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twocontinents   0

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Hi all,

For those who have, or are in the process of getting their N400's processed through the Chicago office - how long is it taking for you? My PD is 09/04/2012, I received my YL for extra evidence (told to bring in my drivers licence to the interview) on the 11/26/2012, and yet STILL no interview letter. I'm really starting to stress. I need to get back home for a trip, and this is taking so long. When I first applied the Process time on the USCIS site for Chicago was ahead of the National timing, now they seem to be behind. Where is everyone else sitting timewise?Thanks!

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mozplay   29

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I'm not sure what "PD" means, but if you mean that that is your filing date, then I would suggest that you find the September Filers thread (it should be on page 1 or 2 of this forum) add your name to the list there and try to find folks who submitted their apps the same time as you. You can also look in the August and October filers for people who are also waiting on interviews/results from Chicago.

Good luck.

p.s. Just noticed that you've filled in your timeline and yes, you mailed your application in September. So yes, definitely look for the September Filers thread and also .. thank you for filling in your timeline. It's much appreciated!

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2016

Jul 5 - Receipt date for I-130 petition for my over 21 brother and his wife (both in the UK)

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Feb 23 - Sent USCIS a message asking for a processing update

May 6 - Received an email response saying things were progressing normally but that waiting times might be longer

 

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AOS: Feb 26, 2007 - Jul 26, 2007
REMOVING CONDITIONS: May 4, 2009 - Oct 3, 2009
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Note: I immigrated from Canada, not T&T - the timeline is reflective of this.


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I-130 for Parents - 2013
Aug ?? - mailed I-130 packages for both mother and father
Sept 10 - NOA1 date
Sept 16 - NOA1s received

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Feb 25, 26 & 28 - got emails saying that the cases had been transferred to another office, then to my local office, and then just transferred and are being processed

Mar 17 - got email, attached to one case number only, saying that my A number was changed relating to the I-130 filing

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Mar 20 - N-400 receipt date for my father
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Apr 21 - Biometrics appt.

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May 2 - Interview

May 20 - Naturalization ceremony
 



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mingus_drake Enthusiast

mingus_drake   0

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i applied around the same time as you and i had my interview yesterday. are you sure there was no interview letter with the drivers license request? i had the same request- it came in an envelope with my interview letter. you may wish to schedule an infopass appointment.

twocontinents Newbie

twocontinents   0

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i applied around the same time as you and i had my interview yesterday. are you sure there was no interview letter with the drivers license request? i had the same request- it came in an envelope with my interview letter. you may wish to schedule an infopass appointment.

Hi there, thanks for the reply! How did your interview go? Yes, I'm positive there was no interview date with the letter. I still called and asked about it. The person wasn't very helpful. What is an infopass appointment? How much notice do they give you for the interview (date on the letter?). Thanks so much!

mingus_drake Enthusiast

mingus_drake   0

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Hi there, thanks for the reply! How did your interview go? Yes, I'm positive there was no interview date with the letter. I still called and asked about it. The person wasn't very helpful. What is an infopass appointment? How much notice do they give you for the interview (date on the letter?). Thanks so much!

My interview went very well, thanks you. I don't know a whole lot about infopass appointments but basically you can walk in and talk to someone in person by scheduling them, i'm sure if you search the forums there will be more information.

I had at least a couple of months notice for my interview, i think.

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formywife   9

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Hi twocontinents,

I am also in Same boat. I filed N400 on 2nd week of September 2012 and Did my biometrics on 1st week of October. I got Yellow letter on 1st week of November and today my application was placed in-line for interview. I dont know how long it will take to get interview letter. Chicago office is treating each application in different way. But hang on there, very soon we will take Citizensip oath :)

Also you can Schedule Infopass apointment from this link : https://infopass.uscis.gov/infopass.php

Wife's CR1 Visa Journey:

Feb 17, 2012: Mailed I-130 Petition.

Feb 20, 2012: Received NOA 1 ( Priority Date Feb 18, 2012).

July 12, 2013: Requested USCIS to Upgrade petition from F2A to CR1.

July 27, 2013: USCIS sent confirmation email regarding upgrade.

July 29, 2013: I-130 Petition Approved dancin5hr.gifwow.gifdancin5hr.gifstar_smile.gifsmile.png

August 02, 2013: NOA 2 Received.

August 12, 2013: NVC Received the Petition

August 29, 2013: NVC Assigned the Case Number

September 4, 2013: AOS Bill Invoiced.

September 4, 2013: NVC requested to fill DS-261 via email.

September 4, 2013: Filed DS-261 online.

September 4, 2013: Paid AOS bill online.

September 6, 2013: NVC Accepted AOS bill payment.

September 6, 2013: Mailed I-864Ez to NVC

September 11, 2013: NVC Entered AOS Documents into their system for Review ( NVC Says it may take 30 business days to review)

September 16, 2013: IV Bill Invoiced.

September 16, 2013: IV Bill Paid.

September 17, 2013: NVC Accepted IV Bill Payment.

September 19, 2013: Filed DS-260 Online

September 20, 2013: Mailed Civil Documents for IV application

September 23 ,2013 : NVC Entered Civil Documents into their system for Review ( NVC Says it may take 30 business days to review)

October 1, 2013 : NVC Accepted AOS. smile.png

October 17, 2013: Case Complete smile.png

October 28, 2013: Interview Scheduled wow.gifdancin5hr.gif

December 11, 2013: Interview

December 26, 2013: Visa Received

January 4, 2014: POE, Chicago

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twocontinents   0

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Hi twocontinents,

I am also in Same boat. I filed N400 on 2nd week of September 2012 and Did my biometrics on 1st week of October. I got Yellow letter on 1st week of November and today my application was placed in-line for interview. I dont know how long it will take to get interview letter. Chicago office is treating each application in different way. But hang on there, very soon we will take Citizensip oath :)

Also you can Schedule Infopass apointment from this link : https://infopass.uscis.gov/infopass.php

Hi there, thanks for the reply!I thought I would post an update. I got my interview date letter today! I'm scheduled for the 5th of March :) Finally!

formywife Enthusiast

formywife   9

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Hi there, thanks for the reply!I thought I would post an update. I got my interview date letter today! I'm scheduled for the 5th of March :) Finally!

Finally letter is also on my mailbox today. its on 7th March... hopefully we will get same day oath... just crossing my finger :) Wish you best of luck on your Citizenship Journey

Wife's CR1 Visa Journey:

Feb 17, 2012: Mailed I-130 Petition.

Feb 20, 2012: Received NOA 1 ( Priority Date Feb 18, 2012).

July 12, 2013: Requested USCIS to Upgrade petition from F2A to CR1.

July 27, 2013: USCIS sent confirmation email regarding upgrade.

July 29, 2013: I-130 Petition Approved dancin5hr.gifwow.gifdancin5hr.gifstar_smile.gifsmile.png

August 02, 2013: NOA 2 Received.

August 12, 2013: NVC Received the Petition

August 29, 2013: NVC Assigned the Case Number

September 4, 2013: AOS Bill Invoiced.

September 4, 2013: NVC requested to fill DS-261 via email.

September 4, 2013: Filed DS-261 online.

September 4, 2013: Paid AOS bill online.

September 6, 2013: NVC Accepted AOS bill payment.

September 6, 2013: Mailed I-864Ez to NVC

September 11, 2013: NVC Entered AOS Documents into their system for Review ( NVC Says it may take 30 business days to review)

September 16, 2013: IV Bill Invoiced.

September 16, 2013: IV Bill Paid.

September 17, 2013: NVC Accepted IV Bill Payment.

September 19, 2013: Filed DS-260 Online

September 20, 2013: Mailed Civil Documents for IV application

September 23 ,2013 : NVC Entered Civil Documents into their system for Review ( NVC Says it may take 30 business days to review)

October 1, 2013 : NVC Accepted AOS. smile.png

October 17, 2013: Case Complete smile.png

October 28, 2013: Interview Scheduled wow.gifdancin5hr.gif

December 11, 2013: Interview

December 26, 2013: Visa Received

January 4, 2014: POE, Chicago

 
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