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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: India
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Posted
22 hours ago, Rhema1 said:

Thanks and glad to know that.

I was a little bit concerned about the shut down, thinking that it will affect pending cases and interviews.

One thing they have been doing is focus more on enforcement and background checks. So, I think they will redirect some of the funded officers to do some of the non-funded work. It will likely further slow down the processing of our applications. 

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    1. Package sent to USCIS : 06/09/2019 
    2. Package received by USCIS : 06/13/2019
    3. NOA date from USCIS: 06/18/2019
    4. Text/Email notices sent : 06/20/2019
    5. Physical Notices mailed : 06/19/2019
    6. FingerPrint notice sent : 06/25/2019
    7. FingerPrint notice scheduled : 07/11/2019
    8. FingerPrint Walk-in:  07/02/2019
    9. FingerPrint Review Completed:  07/02/2019 and 07/04/2019. For some reason, it's listed twice. 
    10. RFE 1: 08/19/2019: RFE email notification. 08/23/2019: Physical mail received.
    11. RFE Response received by USCIS:  08/26/2019
    12. NOA date from USCIS for RFE receipt: 08/28/2019
    13. Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview: 09/05/2019
    14. Interview was scheduled: Email on 09/12/2019 
    15. EAD expedite requested: 09/24/2019
    16. Status change to Expedite Request Received: 09/26/2019 ( Made a request as I had to accept a job offer ASAP!)
    17. Case History Updates: 09/27/2019
      1. On September 27, 2019, your request to have your case expedited, referral number XXXXXX, was assigned to an officer for response.
      2. On September 27, 2019, we sent a response to your request to have your case expedited, referral number XXXXXX
      3. On September 27, 2019, your request to have your case expedited, referral number XXXXXX, was completed.
    18. Faxed evidence for EAD expedite: 10/07/2019
    19. AP/EAD Text/Email approval : 10/18/2019 ( Don't think it's because of the expedite)
    20. AP/EAD Physical cards mailed : 10/22/2019
    21. Interview Date: 10/22/2019
    22. I-485 approved : 10/22/2019
    23. GC card mailed : 10/28/2019

ROC

  1. I-751 sent to USCIS: 08/25/2021
  2. Package received by USCIS : 08/30/2021
  3. Received package back from USCIS due to form processing error: 09/07/2021
  4. Mailed new application to USCIS: 09/07/2021
  5. Package received by USCIS : 09/09/2021
  6. Received text for receipt#: 09/11/2021 (Dated 09/10/2021)
  7. Check cashed: 09/14/2021
  8. Received letter about Biometrics waiver: 10/25/2021
  9. Request for initial evidence: 03/28/2024
  10. USCIS received response to ROE: 06/20/2024
  11. USCIS approved: 09/06/2024 
  12. GC Mailed: 09/11/2024
  13. GC received: 09/12/2024

N-400

  1. Filed N-400: 04/15/2025
  2. NOA Date: 04/15/2025
  3. Biometrics(reuse): 04/15:2025
Posted
2 hours ago, lightson said:

One thing they have been doing is focus more on enforcement and background checks. So, I think they will redirect some of the funded officers to do some of the non-funded work. It will likely further slow down the processing of our applications. 

But it's not full stop of processing, which is a positive thing

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Posted (edited)

I wanted to update you all. I successfully passed my N-400 interview and was very surprised to have the same day oath ceremony! I got my naturalization certificate and I'm very happy to be out of the process - finally! I took an attorney with me but they did not need to do anything. The officer was great. She went over every single question on N-400 and was very detail oriented. I was very worried but her demeanor really helped calm my nerves so was very grateful. She did not ask for a single document other than the GC and Driver's license. I had a ton of documents prepped but they were not needed. I already applied for the US passport and registered to vote. I was disappointed that the USPS acceptance agent decided to staple my Naturalization certificate :( Once I have it back, it is going in a fireproof safe :) Best of luck to everyone who is still awaiting your interviews.

Edited by ebhopeful
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Posted
31 minutes ago, ebhopeful said:

I wanted to update you all. I successfully passed my N-400 interview and was very surprised to have the same day oath ceremony! I got my naturalization certificate and I'm very happy to be out of the process - finally! I took an attorney with me but they did not need to do anything. The officer was great. She went over every single question on N-400 and was very detail oriented. I was very worried but her demeanor really helped calm my nerves so was very grateful. She did not ask for a single document other than the GC and Driver's license. I had a ton of documents prepped but they were not needed. I already applied for the US passport and registered to vote. I was disappointed that the USPS acceptance agent decided to staple my Naturalization certificate :( Once I have it back, it is going in a fireproof safe :) Best of luck to everyone who is still awaiting your interviews.

Congratulations!

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Nigeria
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Posted
1 hour ago, ebhopeful said:

I wanted to update you all. I successfully passed my N-400 interview and was very surprised to have the same day oath ceremony! I got my naturalization certificate and I'm very happy to be out of the process - finally! I took an attorney with me but they did not need to do anything. The officer was great. She went over every single question on N-400 and was very detail oriented. I was very worried but her demeanor really helped calm my nerves so was very grateful. She did not ask for a single document other than the GC and Driver's license. I had a ton of documents prepped but they were not needed. I already applied for the US passport and registered to vote. I was disappointed that the USPS acceptance agent decided to staple my Naturalization certificate :( Once I have it back, it is going in a fireproof safe :) Best of luck to everyone who is still awaiting your interviews.

Congratulations.

 

Posted (edited)
2 hours ago, ebhopeful said:

I wanted to update you all. I successfully passed my N-400 interview and was very surprised to have the same day oath ceremony! I got my naturalization certificate and I'm very happy to be out of the process - finally! 

Congratulations!

2 hours ago, ebhopeful said:

 I took an attorney with me but they did not need to do anything. The officer was great. 

This is typically the case. Usually officers are nicer in lawyer's presence and don't try to play games.

 

2 hours ago, ebhopeful said:

 She did not ask for a single document other than the GC and Driver's license. I had a ton of documents prepped but they were not needed. 

This is usually the case when you come with evidence and prepared. There's quite a few folks who get grilled when they come without evidence. When officer sees you're prepared, they don't want to waste time.

 

2 hours ago, ebhopeful said:

I was disappointed that the USPS acceptance agent decided to staple my Naturalization certificate :( 

This is not unusual, unfortunately. Mine got stapled too.

 

I hope you applied for large US passport book. It is not any larger, just has more pages. Some countries charge for large books, but in US it costs the same as regular. The benefit is you won't run out of pages before passport expires - think other countries' stamps, visas etc.

 

Did you get passport card too?

 

Also, don't forget to update status with SSA! 

 

 

Edited by OldUser
Posted
7 hours ago, OldUser said:

I hope you applied for large US passport book. It is not any larger, just has more pages. Some countries charge for large books, but in US it costs the same as regular. The benefit is you won't run out of pages before passport expires - think other countries' stamps, visas etc.

 

Did you get passport card too?

 

Also, don't forget to update status with SSA! 

 

I unfortunately did not. I don't travel much so I don't anticipate using up all the pages but will keep this in mind the next time I apply. I got the passport card too. I don't cross land borders very much but I figured I should have it on me as I'm a visible minority and it would be very useful in proving my citizenship status in case ICE agents were to randomly detain me in the future.

 

I did setup an appointment with the SSA to update my status but until I have my Naturalization Certificate back or the US Passport, I don't think I can update my status or can I? 🙂 

Posted
4 minutes ago, ebhopeful said:

I got the passport card too.

That's nice. 

 

4 minutes ago, ebhopeful said:

 

 

I did setup an appointment with the SSA to update my status but until I have my Naturalization Certificate back or the US Passport, I don't think I can update my status or can I? 🙂 

Have to wait for passport or certificate 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
Timeline
Posted
9 hours ago, ebhopeful said:

I successfully passed my N-400 interview and was very surprised to have the same day oath ceremony! I got my naturalization certificate and I'm very happy to be out of the process - finally!

Yee-HAAAAA!  :dance: 

Going to do anything in regard to your VJ timeline?  Not necessary, but it would be nice.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
Timeline
Posted (edited)

Click on your name in one of your forum posts.  That takes you to your profile.

At far upper right, click on your name again and drop to My Timeline.

You'll be taken to where you can edit it (see box on left side of that page).

Edited by TBoneTX

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

 
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