N-400 Dec 2019 Filers

[Sartre 123]

50 minutes ago, O&GForever said:

@Sartre, just curious where did you see that the comment period has been extended? 
 

My husband is eligible to apply on Wednesday (18th) so we’ve been anxiously watching to see if the new fees go into effect before than. I would be so happy if they don’t increase until after we can apply. 

Here is a link...

https://www.nafsa.org/regulatory-information/uscis-proposed-fee-and-form-changes-and-other-related-proposals

 

Also, if you google it you will see that many agencies have reported the extension to Dec. 30.

[Enceladus 10]

2 hours ago, O&GForever said:

@Sartre, just curious where did you see that the comment period has been extended? 
 

My husband is eligible to apply on Wednesday (18th) so we’ve been anxiously watching to see if the new fees go into effect before than. I would be so happy if they don’t increase until after we can apply. 

I’ll be eligible on Dec. 18th as well, we have the same date. 

[Unidentified 2,930]

Decided to not attempt an early walk-in. There's just too much at work between now and the 20th. Mailed in my request for re-scheduling today. Will post an update with my new date when it arrives. Not in a hurry anyway  

[Amadia 711]

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DECEMBER N400 FILERS
VJ Username	Filing date	NOA1	Biometrics Appt	RFE?	Interview	Oath Ceremony	Field Office	Filed Online/ Paper	Comments
DANIEL4310	12/1/2019	12/1/2019	12/27/2019				Tampa, FL	Online	Pending I-751
UNIDENTIFIED	12/1/2019	12/1/2019	12/24/2019					Online
VENUS201320	12/1/2019		12/24/2019					Online	Pending I-751
VVIRGIE	12/2/2019	12/2/2019	12/27/2019				Portland, ME	Online	walk-in biometrics 12/12/2019
MARICELNANASCA	12/5/2019	12/5/2019	12/24/2019				Pittsburg, PA	Online	Pending I-751
EDDIEM2044	12/5/2019	12/5/2019	12/27/2019				Newark, NJ	Online	Pending I-751
AMADIA	12/8/2019	12/8/2019						Online
LMLADRENO	12/9/2019	12/9/2019						Online	Pending I-751; got 1-year I-551 stamp on 11/27/2019
GEORGIA16	12/10/2019	12/10/2019					Kansas City, MO	Online	Pending I-751
NINETAILS	12/10/2019	12/10/2019						Online	Pending I-751
FARIHAK	12/12/2019	12/12/2019					Chicago, IL	Online

 

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[FarihaK 36]

what’s everyone’s estimated case completion time according to the uscis account page? 
Anyone applying from Chicago? 

[zzmr_qzz 24]

Just submitted my N400 online on 12/12. Seconds later it showed submitted day 12/13 so yes that is the date I go with. Today I got update that biometric appt is scheduled (wait for the letter to know the day). Estimated time is June 2020. Am in New Jersey.

[Maryna and Justin 49]

Mailed my package today before the fees might go up! 😒

Another waiting game begins...

 

How is it everyone filed online? Doesn't it say that it's only if you are oversees or military or something like that? I thought most are not eligible for online filing.

Edited December 15, 2019 by Maryna and Justin

[Amadia 711]

3 minutes ago, Maryna and Justin said:

How is it everyone filed online? Doesn't it say that it's only if you are oversees or military or something like that? I thought most are not eligible for online filing.

N400 gives you the option to file online or through physical mail.....other applications have a selection for certain states to file online.

[Maryna and Justin 49]

1 minute ago, Amadia said:

N400 gives you the option to file online or through physical mail.....other applications have a selection for certain states to file online.

Oh well, I somehow missed that. Snail mail it is! 😕

 

 

[Amadia 711]

I have added the new filers to the sheet:

 

DECEMBER N400 FILERS
VJ Username	Filing date	NOA1	Biometrics Appt	RFE?	Interview	Oath Ceremony	Field Office	Filed Online/ Paper	Comments
DANIEL4310	12/1/2019	12/1/2019	12/27/2019				Tampa, FL	Online	Pending I-751
UNIDENTIFIED	12/1/2019	12/1/2019	12/24/2019					Online
VENUS201320	12/1/2019		12/24/2019					Online	Pending I-751
VVIRGIE	12/2/2019	12/2/2019	12/27/2019				Portland, ME	Online	walk-in biometrics 12/12/2019
MARICELNANASCA	12/5/2019	12/5/2019	12/24/2019				Pittsburg, PA	Online	Pending I-751
EDDIEM2044	12/5/2019	12/5/2019	12/27/2019				Newark, NJ	Online	Pending I-751
AMADIA	12/8/2019	12/8/2019						Online
LMLADRENO	12/9/2019	12/9/2019						Online	Pending I-751; got 1-year I-551 stamp on 11/27/2019
GEORGIA16	12/10/2019	12/10/2019					Kansas City, MO	Online	Pending I-751
NINETAILS	12/10/2019	12/10/2019						Online	Pending I-751
FARIHAK	12/12/2019	12/12/2019					Chicago, IL	Online
ZZMR_QZZ	12/13/2019	12/13/2019						Online
MARYNA AND JUSTIN	12/14/2019							Paper

 

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[Unidentified 2,930]

10 hours ago, FarihaK said:

what’s everyone’s estimated case completion time according to the uscis account page? 
Anyone applying from Chicago? 

Mine is August 2020 though I am rescheduling my bio appointment so it will most likely change to a later date. 

[Amadia 711]

1 hour ago, Maryna and Justin said:

Oh well, I somehow missed that. Snail mail it is! 😕

 

 

When you sign into your USCIS account here: https://myaccount.uscis.gov/ you have the chance to access online filing thru your account

 

[Amadia 711]

11 hours ago, FarihaK said:

what’s everyone’s estimated case completion time according to the uscis account page? 

Mine is ⬇️ 😕 but I know as time goes by, the time changes and gets shorter.

Estimated case completion time

July 2020 (7 months)

[Sartre 123]

New moral (Good Moral Character, GMC) guidelines issued by USCIS with many examples as to what constitutes a GMC failure.  I guess one needs to behave for the full 3 or 5 years, depending on application type, not just during the Xmas season.  I think some of us  might need  to join a monastery in order not to get into trouble :-)

Btw, the last one, violating a US embargo, could be an innocent trip to Cuba where you spend dollars on hotels and restaurants that are probably owned by the communist state.  Bank Fraud could be as innocent as exaggerating on a loan application.  Not filing or not paying of taxes (if anyone owes taxes, best to workout a payment plan before the interview).  

 

 

USCIS Expands Guidance Related to Naturalization Requirement of Good Moral Character 12/13/2019 WASHINGTON— Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services expanded its policy guidance regarding unlawful acts that may prevent an applicant from meeting the good moral character (GMC) requirement for naturalization. The commission of, or conviction or imprisonment for, an unlawful act, during the statutory period for naturalization, may render an applicant ineligible for naturalization should the act be found to adversely reflect on moral character.   Previously, the USCIS Policy Manual did not include extensive information on unlawful acts. This update to the Policy Manual provides additional examples of unlawful acts and instructions to ensure USCIS adjudicators make uniform and fair determinations, and further identifies unlawful acts that may affect GMC based on judicial precedent. This update does not change the impact of an unlawful act on USCIS’ analysis of whether an applicant can demonstrate GMC. Adjudicators in the field receive extensive training to apply the law on GMC and unlawful acts regulation. They are aware of which unlawful acts could bar an applicant from naturalization and are not limited by the examples listed in the Policy Manual.  On Dec. 10, USCIS issued separate policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual about how two or more convictions for driving under the influence or post-sentencing changes to criminal sentencing might affect GMC determinations. “In the Immigration and Nationality Act, Congress determined that good moral character is a requirement for naturalization,” said USCIS Deputy Director Mark Koumans. “USCIS is committed to faithfully administering our nation’s lawful immigration system, and this update helps to ensure that our agency’s adjudicators make uniform and fair decisions concerning the consideration of unlawful acts on good moral character when determining eligibility for U.S. citizenship.”  Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), an applicant for naturalization must establish GMC. Although the INA does not directly define GMC, it does describe certain acts that bar establishing GMC of an applicant. Examples of unlawful acts recognized by case law as barring GMC include, but are not limited to, the following:  bail jumping; bank fraud; conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance; failure to file or pay taxes; false claim to U.S. citizenship; falsification of records; forgery uttering; insurance fraud; obstruction of justice; sexual assault; Social Security fraud; unlawful harassment; unlawful registration to vote; unlawful voting; and violation of a U.S. embargo. In general, applicants must show they have been, and continue to be, people of GMC during the statutory period before filing for naturalization and up until they take the Oath of Allegiance. The statutory period is generally five years for permanent residents of the United States, three years for applicants married to a U.S. citizen, and one year for certain applicants applying on the basis of qualifying U.S. military service. USCIS officers must continue to perform a case-by-case analysis to determine whether an act is unlawful and adversely reflects on an applicant's good moral character. They must also determine whether there are extenuating circumstances. An extenuating circumstance must pertain to the unlawful act and must precede or be contemporaneous with the commission of the unlawful act. Training for adjudicators will be updated to reflect this expanded guidance. For more information on USCIS and its programs, please visit uscis.gov or follow us on Twitter (@uscis), Instagram (/uscis), YouTube (/uscis), Facebook (/uscis), and LinkedIn (/uscis).

[Giovanna024 442]

So what is that mean? 

If you are GMC your interview will be less time?