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On 4/29/2024 at 10:13 AM, clumsyalchemist said:

I applied online on 4/20 and already got my interview scheduled for 06/03! 😱 DC seems to be flying through cases. Now, the only problem I have is that I'm waiting for Germany's new citizenship law allowing dual citizenship to go into effect 06/26, so I'll have to take my oath after that. Do you think I can ask for a later oath date at the interview? I guess I can always reschedule my oath if I have to... Really didn't expect them to be this fast! 

I'm in the same boat as you - filed a week later than you also in DC; no interview date yet. The law actually goes into effect on 6/27 - looks like the oath ceremony can be quick, or take a couple of months after the interview. But I think you'd be ok rescheduling the oath ceremony if it's quicker than expected.

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Finally the biometrics reuse notification 🎉🎉

Margo2017777
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Hey Yall!!!!! Today I did a routine check in my UCSIS account and OOOOPS , my interview was scheduled!! On 27th of June! (which is my birthday too hehe) I am shocked how wast it was.. not even a month

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Just filed this morning! Good luck everyone!

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3 hours ago, Finn2 said:

I'm in the same boat as you - filed a week later than you also in DC; no interview date yet. The law actually goes into effect on 6/27 - looks like the oath ceremony can be quick, or take a couple of months after the interview. But I think you'd be ok rescheduling the oath ceremony if it's quicker than expected.

I did some digging here on Visajourney and it seems relatively straight forward to reschedule the oath ceremony, if necessary. You can mail a letter explaining why you need to attend a later oath ceremony to your field notice. Apparently, they will even automatically reschedule ONCE if you don't show up. (Not that I plan on doing that...) https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-j-chapter-4

 

Also, thank you for the reminder - yes, the law only goes into effect 6/27, not 6/26. 

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11 minutes ago, Margo2017777 said:

Today got Biometrics reused notice too.. Wish they gave back money which they took for his biometrics) but no.

As of April 1, there is no additional biometrics fee.

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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14 hours ago, Sgtn9486 said:

Hi everyone,

my husband applied on 4/16 (3 year rule- Dallas TX) and biometrics were reused. It’s showing 7 months estimated time but I’m hoping it’s sooner. His coworker applied and got an interview 3 months later… I have hope. 😮‍💨

Wife's application initially showed 7 months.....interview was actually 4 months later...in Dallas.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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2 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

Wife's application initially showed 7 months.....interview was actually 4 months later...in Dallas.

I knew we won’t see any updates before August but I can’t help login everyday to check. 🫠 his green card removal of conditions is still processing.  

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On 4/22/2024 at 3:51 PM, SusnOwen said:

Quick question, as I am reading back through all of the posts in this thread.  For those that filed online, did you file a separate biometrics form and pay a fee, or just the N-400?

 

We only filled the N400. The biometrics fee would’ve been paid the day of your appointment if biometrics were needed.

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4 minutes ago, Sgtn9486 said:

I thought it was $85 aside from the $710 for the application 

The $710 for the N-400 online filing includes the non-refundable biometric fee, whether you end up needing to go in for biometrics or not.

 

 

8 minutes ago, Sgtn9486 said:

We only filled the N400. The biometrics fee would’ve been paid the day of your appointment if biometrics were needed.

First I've heard of that. As far as I know, fees are due at the time of filing.

Naturalization

4/30/2024 Eligible to file for Naturalization

5/18/2024 Filed N-400 online, biometrics reused

5/20/2024 Case is being actively reviewed

 

Removal of Conditions

4/30/2023   Eligible to file for ROC

5/1/2023     Sent ROC package via USPS

5/4/2023     Package delivered to Phoenix, AZ lockbox

5/9/2023     Received text message confirming receipt, case #IOE....

5/10/2023   Check was cashed

5/11/2023   Case is being actively reviewed

5/15/2023   NOA received in the mail, biometrics reused

 

Marriage-Based AOS

3/3/2021   Sent application package to Chicago Lockbox

5/25/2021 Biometrics Appointment

7/29/2021 Interview date (Approved on the spot)

8/11/2021 Received Green Card in the mail

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2 hours ago, oneoftheunderdogs said:

The $710 for the N-400 online filing includes the non-refundable biometric fee, whether you end up needing to go in for biometrics or not.

 

 

First I've heard of that. As far as I know, fees are due at the time of filing.

Yup. Biometric fees are due when filing.

 

 

Seems like I'm the only one who's still without a biometrics notice 😫

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I applied last week (4/25), they reused my biometrics and today I got a notification that my interview is scheduled for 6/22. I am shocked! 

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2 hours ago, inkasminka said:

I applied last week (4/25), they reused my biometrics and today I got a notification that my interview is scheduled for 6/22. I am shocked! 

Wow nice! Lucky. 
Is it because you have been a green card holder for more than 3 or 5 years?

 

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[04/26/17] AOS sent

[05/01/17] AOS delivered

[05/17/17] NOA1 text message

[05/23/17] NOA2 Biometrics

[06/06/17] Biometrics

[06/06/17] RFE 1

[04/17/19] Interview

[05/09/19] RFE 2 (Expired I-693)

[05/17/19] New I-693 sent

[06/03/19] Denial letter received (Civil Surgeon's mistake)

[06/06/19] Motion to Reopen (I-290B) sent

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[07/02/19] I-485 REOPENED AND APPROVED

[07/10/19] 10 years green card received

 

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