Applied to VT, but NOA from MO

[choir001 0]

Hey everyone,

Just curious to see if anyone knows why my 319b (non-military) N400 application would have been forwarded the National Benefits Center in MO.

My application was sent to the Vermont Service Center (VSC) requesting an appointment in Fairfax, VA (as per the instructions online), but I have just received a copy of the NOA and the office address is listed as NBC in MO.

Has this ever happened before? I seem to remember someone mentioning that Fairfax had a heavy caseload, could this be the reason?

I have tried logging on to the USCIS website to check my case status and the system tells me that my case does not exist. Living in China it is hard to access information easily. If I managed to call the NBC would they be able to tell me anything over the phone...?

My attorney told me the current processing time is 5mths, and to expect an appointment letter in the mail in the 'next month or so'. Doesn't sound too expedited to me... I started investigating this all back in May/June due to my Re-Entry Permit expires on Nov 6th. I guess I am not going to make that deadline after all.

I seriously will be glad when this is all over.

Sorry for ranting and rambling, just feeling very frustrated today.

[milimelo 4,503]

Hey everyone,

Just curious to see if anyone knows why my 319b (non-military) N400 application would have been forwarded the National Benefits Center in MO.

My application was sent to the Vermont Service Center (VSC) requesting an appointment in Fairfax, VA (as per the instructions online), but I have just received a copy of the NOA and the office address is listed as NBC in MO.

Has this ever happened before? I seem to remember someone mentioning that Fairfax had a heavy caseload, could this be the reason?

I have tried logging on to the USCIS website to check my case status and the system tells me that my case does not exist. Living in China it is hard to access information easily. If I managed to call the NBC would they be able to tell me anything over the phone...?

My attorney told me the current processing time is 5mths, and to expect an appointment letter in the mail in the 'next month or so'. Doesn't sound too expedited to me... I started investigating this all back in May/June due to my Re-Entry Permit expires on Nov 6th. I guess I am not going to make that deadline after all.

I seriously will be glad when this is all over.

Sorry for ranting and rambling, just feeling very frustrated today.

All N400 applications end up in Nebraska NBC - regardless of where they're sent - TX or AZ lockbox is just used to collect them all and then route to NBC. After that, they go to local USCIS office for interviews.

I believe Fairfax has a specific 319b case email address - you may want to do a search for that.

My husband is military, so I used the military hotline to get case updates on a regular N400 case - they were very responsive.

[I-love-Dexter 0]

The same happened to me:packet sent to Vermont, requested Fairfax, received NBC. I can't check my case status online-it says"case can not be found".

[choir001 0]

I received a copy of my NOA and receipt number. Like you, when I check my case status it says 'case cannot be found'.

On looking through the VJ archives, it seems that this is 'normal' for the NBC office.

Did you update you info on the Sept filers log? You and I have very similar timelines. My NOA was also Sept 21, I really hope we hear something soon. My DH is in the US this week and my kids and I are so jealous. We can't wait to make the trip.

Best wishes,

Kim C

The same happened to me:packet sent to Vermont, requested Fairfax, received NBC. I can't check my case status online-it says"case can not be found".