N-400 May 2020 filers

[STurcotte77 40]

21 hours ago, magentahaze said:

Hey all.  Just checking in with my progress, or lack thereof. *grumble*

Applied online under 5yr rule: May 6th 2020

Bio reuse notice: Jan 20 2021

No updates since receiving bio reuse. I'm thinking it might be time for a case inquiry.

When I do log in I get the "Things are taking longer than expected. You do not need to do anything at this time" message on my case.

It's frustrating as people who have this year are already finished and I'm here waiting over a year for any movement. *sigh*

I know COVID is still affecting things, but jeez.

*Apologies for the mild rant*

 

 

I am right there with you; 

My case progress time has gone down to 4 months (of course these aren't always reliable).   Other than talking to the IO when I had to get the stamp and him telling me I am in line for an interview letter. 

Also applied online under 5yr with a name change (reverting back to my maiden name). Got the Bio reuse on the same day Jan 20, 2021. 

I see people who filed in January getting their interviews and am like WTHeck?   HA!  

Oh well...me ranting as well.  It has to be coming to an end soon though. Fingers crossed. 

[jordache463 0]

My husband submitted the change of address form and he got notice that they received the change of address, but we just got the biometrics date, and the location is for our old address🤦.

[Scandi 3,971]

50 minutes ago, jordache463 said:

My husband submitted the change of address form and he got notice that they received the change of address, but we just got the biometrics date, and the location is for our old address🤦.

That's unfortunately normal when it comes to USCIS. The #1 recommendation is to NEVER move in the middle of an immigration process unless absolutely necessary, as USCIS can't handle address changes. When you call customer service they will tell you they have your new address, but other parts of USCIS don't. Their system is very flawed and some people say it's better to change your address via regular mail instead of doing it online, apparently you have better luck doing it that way. No idea if there's any truth to that. 

If you have a sponsor s/he needs to file an address change with USCIS too when moving. 

[abfar 119]

10 hours ago, jordache463 said:

My husband submitted the change of address form and he got notice that they received the change of address, but we just got the biometrics date, and the location is for our old address🤦.

How soon after moving did you guys updated your address with USCIS?

I moved states about 4 months after filing my N400. While the online form for address change went through, I still saw the old address in my USCIS account so after a month I called USCIS helpline and they said it should've been updated but made a note. It updated a week or two after that.

On another note, after 13 months of waiting, I've finally received Bio appt this week. I can see people in my first state already done with their interviews. 

Moving delayed things for me as Houston is particularly backlogged I guess. I'm seeing 12 months as estimated wait time now 🤣 
It was 7 months last week and about 3 months a few weeks ago.

[jordache463 0]

On 6/5/2021 at 6:49 PM, abfar said:

How soon after moving did you guys updated your address with USCIS?

I moved states about 4 months after filing my N400. While the online form for address change went through, I still saw the old address in my USCIS account so after a month I called USCIS helpline and they said it should've been updated but made a note. It updated a week or two after that.

On another note, after 13 months of waiting, I've finally received Bio appt this week. I can see people in my first state already done with their interviews. 

Moving delayed things for me as Houston is particularly backlogged I guess. I'm seeing 12 months as estimated wait time now 🤣 
It was 7 months last week and about 3 months a few weeks ago.

We moved 3 months after! We only filed online. We found out because we finally got the biometrics letter on Saturday!!!!! 

On 6/5/2021 at 6:49 PM, abfar said:

How soon after moving did you guys updated your address with USCIS?

I moved states about 4 months after filing my N400. While the online form for address change went through, I still saw the old address in my USCIS account so after a month I called USCIS helpline and they said it should've been updated but made a note. It updated a week or two after that.

On another note, after 13 months of waiting, I've finally received Bio appt this week. I can see people in my first state already done with their interviews. 

Moving delayed things for me as Houston is particularly backlogged I guess. I'm seeing 12 months as estimated wait time now 🤣 
It was 7 months last week and about 3 months a few weeks ago.

I told my husband to call in 😅 we will be chatting with them tomorrow I guess! It'll makes sense and I wish that we would have mailed the form in, too!!!

[El Escocés 217]

On 6/5/2021 at 5:49 PM, abfar said:

Moving delayed things for me as Houston is particularly backlogged I guess. I'm seeing 12 months as estimated wait time now 🤣 
It was 7 months last week and about 3 months a few weeks ago.

My estimated time is 15 months and my interview is this week 🤫. 

[abfar 119]

1 hour ago, Keyboard Warrior said:

My estimated time is 15 months and my interview is this week 🤫. 

That's some wildly inaccurate estimation 😂

 

Congrats on being so close. What city are you being interviewed in?

[El Escocés 217]

1 minute ago, abfar said:

That's some wildly inaccurate estimation 😂

 

Congrats on being so close. What city are you being interviewed in?

Houston

[Vickyxd 18]

Today my citizenship journey officially ends. My oath ceremony was schedule today at 11am in Atlanta, GA, about a month after my interview. Good luck everyone :) 

[abfar 119]

On 6/11/2021 at 5:30 PM, Vickyxd said:

Today my citizenship journey officially ends. My oath ceremony was schedule today at 11am in Atlanta, GA, about a month after my interview. Good luck everyone

Congrats! Curious. Why did it take so long after the interview was done months ago? 

[elicearea 22]

On 6/11/2021 at 6:30 PM, Vickyxd said:

Today my citizenship journey officially ends. My oath ceremony was schedule today at 11am in Atlanta, GA, about a month after my interview. Good luck everyone

Congrats 🎉🎉 I'm guessing they're not allowing family to participate, right? 

[Vickyxd 18]

17 hours ago, abfar said:

Congrats! Curious. Why did it take so long after the interview was done months ago? 

I'm not exactly sure. Could be because there were many applications and they only allow x people at the time during the ceremony. I've read somewhere that having your name changed also can prolong your naturalization ceremony. 

 

41 minutes ago, elicearea said:

Congrats 🎉🎉 I'm guessing they're not allowing family to participate, right? 

They were not allowed in the room during the ceremony however if you had a family member they could wait outside and once the ceremony was over you could take a picture with your family in the courtroom. 

[elicearea 22]

16 minutes ago, Vickyxd said:

I'm not exactly sure. Could be because there were many applications and they only allow x people at the time during the ceremony. I've read somewhere that having your name changed also can prolong your naturalization ceremony. 

 

They were not allowed in the room during the ceremony however if you had a family member they could wait outside and once the ceremony was over you could take a picture with your family in the courtroom. 

Thank you, I really appreciate you answering my question 😊

[Vickyxd 18]

Good luck with everyone who's still waiting! You're almost there ☺️

[sleepyjoe 4]

Houston N400 

 

Filed: By applicant, no representation

Filed online: 5/30/2020

Basis: 5 year rule

Receipt: Email 5/30/2020

Biometrics: Re-use notice on 2/19/2021

Interview notice: 5/20/2021

Interviewed: 6/24/2021

Disposition: Approved in real time.

Oath schedule: Coming up.
 

Interview
 

Afternoon, 810 Gears Rd

Officer: Female, gracious, professional, competent, engaging & familiar with case file

Duration: 15 minutes 

Setting: Literal office

On my person: 5 years official IRS transcripts, SS registration, GC, Texas DL, 2 passports issued by foreign government of birth (1 current, 1 expired) detailing all travel

Civics questions: 

  1. Who leads the executive branch?

  2. What happened on September 11th?

  3. When’s the last day to submit tax returns?

  4. Who lived in America before Europeans arrived?

  5. When’s Independence Day?

  6. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

Literacy:

From the tablet in front of me:

1. Read out: Who can vote?

2. Write out: Citizens can vote.

 
Perused N400 - confirmatory. We were in sync. Part 12: Went very well. 
Signatures: Directed to sign twice - once each on 2 separate digital documents displayed on the tablet, one at a time. Straightforward. 
Sign off: Officer approved case, signs off manually on record of passed civics test and hands me paper, updates system. 
Account: Oath ceremony lined up, wait for notice. 

Thank you all. Be gracious today. 

Signing off,

sj