N400 February 2025 General Provision

[Magi Stark 25]

I'm curious to know how many have applied 90 days early vs those were already at or past 5 years when they applied. Seems like people who had already reached the 5 year mark get scheduled for interview a bit faster. Or is that jus me? 

[An Alien 10]

On 4/16/2025 at 8:42 PM, Magi Stark said:

I'm curious to know how many have applied 90 days early vs those were already at or past 5 years when they applied. Seems like people who had already reached the 5 year mark get scheduled for interview a bit faster. Or is that jus me? 

I think you're onto something. You might be right. We applied 90 days before our 3 years. We are still waiting for the interview schedule. 

 

Timeline:

Feb 13 – submitted case online,

Feb 13 – received NOA1 with case #,

Feb 13 – received biometric reuse letter.

Application background:
We have been married for 10 years. I am a British citizen. My wife is an American citizen. We decided to live in the UK for 5 yrs. When we moved here, 3 yrs ago I got unconditional 10 yr GC from the get-go. No criminal history, no children, and we both have executive-level jobs.

 

[OldUser 9,070]

On 4/16/2025 at 8:42 PM, Magi Stark said:

I'm curious to know how many have applied 90 days early vs those were already at or past 5 years when they applied. Seems like people who had already reached the 5 year mark get scheduled for interview a bit faster. Or is that jus me? 

 

20 minutes ago, An Alien said:

I think you're onto something. You might be right. We applied 90 days before our 3 years. We are still waiting for the interview schedule. 

 

Timeline:

Feb 13 – submitted case online,

Feb 13 – received NOA1 with case #,

Feb 13 – received biometric reuse letter.

Application background:
We have been married for 10 years. I am a British citizen. My wife is an American citizen. We decided to live in the UK for 5 yrs. When we moved here, 3 yrs ago I got unconditional 10 yr GC from the get-go. No criminal history, no children, and we both have executive-level jobs.

 

You cannot get approved for citizenship within 90 days of early filing window.

So USCIS typically would schedule for interview past early filing window.

 

3 year rule is a more complex process, so may take a little longer too.

[Magi Stark 25]

7 hours ago, OldUser said:

 

You cannot get approved for citizenship within 90 days of early filing window.

So USCIS typically would schedule for interview past early filing window.

 

3 year rule is a more complex process, so may take a little longer too.

Right, but I thought you could still have the interview within the 90 day window, and then wait for oath once the 5 full years had elapsed. Or am I wrong there? 

[OldUser 9,070]

23 minutes ago, Magi Stark said:

Right, but I thought you could still have the interview within the 90 day window, and then wait for oath once the 5 full years had elapsed. Or am I wrong there? 

That's aslo a possibilty.

[Magi Stark 25]

15 hours ago, OldUser said:

That's aslo a possibilty.

I guess that's what I was "hoping" for. I know, always the optimist, hahaha. 🥲

[OldUser 9,070]

1 hour ago, Magi Stark said:

I guess that's what I was "hoping" for. I know, always the optimist, hahaha. 🥲

I think it's best to get called after early 90 day filing window and have same day ceremony as interview.

[Magi Stark 25]

4 hours ago, OldUser said:

I think it's best to get called after early 90 day filing window and have same day ceremony as interview.

Unfortunately Minneapolis doesn't have same-day ceremony, I don't think. 😭

[Vienq 0]

On 3/13/2025 at 6:37 PM, Pumpkinspicechai said:

Good day!

 

Filed N400 February 3rd (Online)

 

Biometric February 25th

 

and just received interview notice for April 16 @ 9am  in Milwaukee 🥳

How did it go? I was scheduled in Milwaukee, May 22nd 

[Vienq 0]

Hi everybody. I applied 02/28/25. Biometrics reused, interview scheduled on May 22nd in Milwaukee. Anybody else in the same office? I'm scared due to the recent news of people being detained during their naturalization interviews. 

[Magi Stark 25]

15 hours ago, Vienq said:

Hi everybody. I applied 02/28/25. Biometrics reused, interview scheduled on May 22nd in Milwaukee. Anybody else in the same office? I'm scared due to the recent news of people being detained during their naturalization interviews. 

Congratulations on the fast timeline! So far all of the reports of people being detained at naturalization (or other immigration related interviews) is for very specific reasons - past criminal record, past deportation orders, active pro-Palestinian support.  It's a valid fear, but unless you have one of those you're probably OK.  It has little to do with a particular USCIS office and more so with how the current administration is targeting people.

Edited April 28 by Magi Stark

[Jude61 13]

Just got interview date of June 18 at West Palm Beach!

[carioca77 5]

That's great news! I am with the March filers and also from Vero Beach! Good luck!

[Bat man 61]

Filed N400: February 10 (Online) We submitted 87 days early instead of 90 because I read some people had problems when filing exactly at the start of the 90 day window. Also we submitted under 3 year rule. My husband has 10 year GC.

 

Biometrics: March 3

 

This morning (May 12) we got notification that our interview had been scheduled for June 30th

[Magi Stark 25]

18 hours ago, Bat man said:

Filed N400: February 10 (Online) We submitted 87 days early instead of 90 because I read some people had problems when filing exactly at the start of the 90 day window. Also we submitted under 3 year rule. My husband has 10 year GC.

 

Biometrics: March 3

 

This morning (May 12) we got notification that our interview had been scheduled for June 30th

Nice! Where's your field office?