N-400 RFE during the interview. How long does it take to get it?

[luna1321 1]

Hi,

 

Maybe someone had a similar experience and can help with advice...

 

I had my naturalization interview on Feb 14th, 2019. I applied based on marriage after 3 years of residency. The interview went horribly bad, the officer was extremely mean and acted like I'm a criminal and it's some kind of interrogation...at the end of the interview he said that decision can not be made yet and he most likely will send me RFE to prove marriage relationship and living together (even though I've attached all possible proofs like taxes, lease, bank statements, insurance, pictures etc.. and moreover my husband even came to the interview with me but the officer didn't want to speak with him).

 

So, it's been 3 weeks so far and no updates whatsoever. No RFE, no approval, no denial...nothing. The status of my case is still displayed as "The interview was scheduled". I called USCIS today and they said no action has been taken yet. How long does it typically take for them? Most of the stories I heard people received RFE right after the interview or the next day...

 

Is there anything I can do to speed up this situation? Please advice. Thank you!

[Lemon23 400]

1 hour ago, luna1321 said:

Hi,

 

Maybe someone had a similar experience and can help with advice...

 

I had my naturalization interview on Feb 14th, 2019. I applied based on marriage after 3 years of residency. The interview went horribly bad, the officer was extremely mean and acted like I'm a criminal and it's some kind of interrogation...at the end of the interview he said that decision can not be made yet and he most likely will send me RFE to prove marriage relationship and living together (even though I've attached all possible proofs like taxes, lease, bank statements, insurance, pictures etc.. and moreover my husband even came to the interview with me but the officer didn't want to speak with him).

 

So, it's been 3 weeks so far and no updates whatsoever. No RFE, no approval, no denial...nothing. The status of my case is still displayed as "The interview was scheduled". I called USCIS today and they said no action has been taken yet. How long does it typically take for them? Most of the stories I heard people received RFE right after the interview or the next day...

 

Is there anything I can do to speed up this situation? Please advice. Thank you!

Did you bring most updated documents of your evidences? Did the officer ask you to provide one during interview?

What I know, they  usually ask for the most updated documents to check if the marriage is still on going or not even you brought your husband on the day of your interview.

[luna1321 1]

On 3/7/2019 at 3:10 PM, Lemon23 said:

Did you bring most updated documents of your evidences? Did the officer ask you to provide one during interview?

What I know, they  usually ask for the most updated documents to check if the marriage is still on going or not even you brought your husband on the day of your interview.

Well, I just followed their guidelines and brought all originals of previously submitted documents...The officer didn't ask about anything specific...just said: "most likely you will need to provide more evidence" 🙁

another sad part is that my I-751 is pending for almost 21 months at this point and I guess it was supposed to be resolved during the N-400 interview which obviously didn't happen as well...so now I don't have a green card or naturalization certificate just an old stamp in my passport which will expire soon...😭

[Lemon23 400]

8 minutes ago, luna1321 said:

Well, I just followed their guidelines and brought all originals of previously submitted documents...The officer didn't ask about anything specific...just said: "most likely you will need to provide more evidence" 🙁

another sad part is that my I-751 is pending for almost 21 months at this point and I guess it was supposed to be resolved during the N-400 interview which obviously didn't happen as well...so now I don't have a green card or naturalization certificate just an old stamp in my passport which will expire soon...😭

I guess you're pretty new on VJ that's why you're not aware how USCIS works, they do asked more evidences specially the most updated one even if its not listed on the letter.

[luna1321 1]

9 minutes ago, Lemon23 said:

I guess you're pretty new on VJ that's why you're not aware how USCIS works, they do asked more evidences specially the most updated one even if its not listed on the letter.

 

I guess was pretty stupid to rely on their guidelines, since yeah it is USCIS lol. I just didn't expect any problems because my K1 and first green card interviews passed super smoothly and we never had an issue with evidence (always submitted a bunch of stuff with original applications...)

I guess just a matter of luck in this system...

[Lemon23 400]

1 minute ago, luna1321 said:

 

I guess was pretty stupid to rely on their guidelines, since yeah it is USCIS lol. I just didn't expect any problems because my K1 and first green card interviews passed super smoothly and we never had an issue with evidence (always submitted a bunch of stuff with original applications...)

I guess just a matter of luck in this system...

You're right, I gathered a lot of most recent evidences as much as I could, because I dont want more delayed on the process, since you will never know when they are going to touch again your application.

I guess I'm well prepared for my interview next month, what I'm missing right now is the 2018 transcript tax filing which is something that I'm waiting from the mail. I hope I will get it before my interview, if not I'll just download from the website and bring the 1044 instead to show we filed jointly and recently.

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[stech786 229]

120 days after interview, does it include weekends & holidays?

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[martincook 0]

On 3/11/2019 at 10:21 PM, luna1321 said:

 

I guess was pretty stupid to rely on their guidelines, since yeah it is USCIS lol. I just didn't expect any problems because my K1 and first green card interviews passed super smoothly and we never had an issue with evidence (always submitted a bunch of stuff with original applications...)

I guess just a matter of luck in this system...

Any  developments?

RFE's are usually issued within 30 days of the interview.

[luna1321 1]

3 minutes ago, martincook said:

Any  developments?

RFE's are usually issued within 30 days of the interview.

No at all  Only receiving this message every 2 weeks - They didn't even touch my case since the interview.

 

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We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time
 
We will notify you when your case status changes. We last took action on your case on February 14, 2019.

 

[martincook 0]

12 minutes ago, luna1321 said:

No at all  Only receiving this message every 2 weeks - They didn't even touch my case since the interview.

 

 

Did u give then your 2018 joint tax return or any new evidence of continuing relationship?

[luna1321 1]

Just now, martincook said:

Did u give then your 2018 joint tax return or any new evidence of continuing relationship?

 

 

Well, as stated above I didn't bring NEW evidence to the interview. Only originals of the old one.

A couple of weeks ago I uploaded some new evidence into my personal online account as additional documents section for my case (even though it says that USCIS technically not required to look at them) - it was a recent statement from our joint bank account, lease extension, envelope to our address with both names on it and 10 more pictures.

We didn't file taxes yet therefore don't have 2018 return. Do you think it might be useful to do it asap?

[martincook 0]

4 minutes ago, luna1321 said:

 

 

Well, as stated above I didn't bring NEW evidence to the interview. Only originals of the old one.

A couple of weeks ago I uploaded some new evidence into my personal online account as additional documents section for my case (even though it says that USCIS technically not required to look at them) - it was a recent statement from our joint bank account, lease extension, envelope to our address with both names on it and 10 more pictures.

We didn't file taxes yet therefore don't have 2018 return. Do you think it might be useful to do it asap?

Yes in case they issue RFE, joint tax return will be a great evidence.

[luna1321 1]

1 minute ago, martincook said:

Yes in case they issue RFE, joint tax return will be a great evidence.

Thank you, I think it's good advice to fill it now. April is coming soon anyway lol.

Eh, I really hope they will get to look at my case soon. So tired of waiting (21 months since filled green card ROC and nothing there as well). Living with the extension letters/stamp in my passport for almost 2 years...😞

[mo0 6]

On 3/14/2019 at 11:48 AM, luna1321 said:

Thank you, I think it's good advice to fill it now. April is coming soon anyway lol.

Eh, I really hope they will get to look at my case soon. So tired of waiting (21 months since filled green card ROC and nothing there as well). Living with the extension letters/stamp in my passport for almost 2 years...😞

Hello Luna,

I have the almost the same situation, and haven't heard anything for 3 weeks. Did you get any updates?