N-400 outside of normal processing time

[arikya 2]

I already interviewed almost 2 years ago. When checking online the normal processing time (N-400, San Antonio TX) it is 9.5-14 months (my receipt date is April 2017, site says anything before June 2018 is outside normal times). When I submit an inquiry, the only answer I get is that my case is under background checks. I got the same answer for the last year or so. Anything I can do to get a more clear answer? When I checked around I discovered that background checks are supposed to be completed before I get the invitation for an interview, but I interviewed and passed. My wife interviewed 3 weeks after me and took the oath about 2 months later.

 

Thanks

[saladboye 166]

Lets break it down:

 

14 minutes ago, arikya said:

I already interviewed almost 2 years ago

For what? Naturalization or AoS/RoC etc? 

14 minutes ago, arikya said:

When checking online the normal processing time (N-400, San Antonio TX) it is 9.5-14 months (my receipt date is April 2017, site says anything before June 2018 is outside normal times). When I submit an inquiry, the only answer I get is that my case is under background checks. I got the same answer for the last year or so. When I checked around I discovered that background checks are supposed to be completed before I get the invitation for an interview, but I interviewed and passed.

From what I can tell, BC are valid for 15 months. If your BC expired before oath or interview, they have to re-do it.

 

14 minutes ago, arikya said:

Anything I can do to get a more clear answer?

Contact your congressman and your senators: Zodiac Killer and Jon Cornyn . You should have done it 20 months ago.

 

14 minutes ago, arikya said:

My wife interviewed 3 weeks after me and took the oath about 2 months later.

Did she ask her interviewing officer about your case?

Edited August 14, 2019 by saladboye

[MohU3 57]

28 minutes ago, arikya said:

I already interviewed almost 2 years ago. When checking online the normal processing time (N-400, San Antonio TX) it is 9.5-14 months (my receipt date is April 2017, site says anything before June 2018 is outside normal times). When I submit an inquiry, the only answer I get is that my case is under background checks. I got the same answer for the last year or so. Anything I can do to get a more clear answer? When I checked around I discovered that background checks are supposed to be completed before I get the invitation for an interview, but I interviewed and passed. My wife interviewed 3 weeks after me and took the oath about 2 months later.

 

Thanks

You can file a law suit in a federal court and you will have an answer within 60 days of filling the Law suit. It's not guaranteed to be in your favor, but it's guaranteed that you will have an answer

[Hypnos 6,576]

Three options:

 

1) Ask one of your congressional representatives to enquire and help. 

 

2) Contact the CIS Ombudsman for the same. 

 

3) File a lawsuit under 8 USC 1447{b) once it's been 120 days since your interview and a decision hasn't been made. 

[arikya 2]

Thank you all for the quick response, just mailed my representative. The CIS Ombudsman will be next if I don't get an answer

[Casablanko 2]

Keep us updated please

[arikya 2]

So far I've contacted my representative, waiting for them to get some answers

[arikya 2]

Just heard from the office of my representative yesterday. My case was approved and I'm expecting the oath invitation by mail. I also checked the status online on the USCIS website and indeed it shows that I was scheduled for an oath ceremony.

Thank you so much everyone that gave their advice!

[jamrep 105]

On 8/29/2019 at 10:13 AM, arikya said:

Just heard from the office of my representative yesterday. My case was approved and I'm expecting the oath invitation by mail. I also checked the status online on the USCIS website and indeed it shows that I was scheduled for an oath ceremony.

Thank you so much everyone that gave their advice!

Congratulations!!!!Finally