N-400 July 2025 Filers [merged threads]

[OldUser 10,961]

4 minutes ago, Oko Vicki said:

July 29 - Interview Scheduled for September 2. 

 

PS: No movement on my ROC. Anything I should do? 

Hopefully your I-751 and N-400 will be decided together.

 

Did you request combo interview when filing for N-400? E.g. you can upload a letter saying you want both I-751 and N-400 to be adjudicated together.

 

Does interview letter mention I-751?

Edited July 29 by OldUser

[Oko Vicki 64]

Just now, OldUser said:

No, just wait for interview. Hopefully your I-751 and N-400 will be decided together.

Thank you! I am shaking so bad, I don't know why. 

 

Um... since it's only a month between now and my interview, all I have take with me are a month's worth of new marital evidences, right? 

[OldUser 10,961]

4 minutes ago, Oko Vicki said:

Thank you! I am shaking so bad, I don't know why. 

 

Um... since it's only a month between now and my interview, all I have take with me are a month's worth of new marital evidences, right? 

You need to take evidence between you submitted N-400 (was it based on marriage) and now.

 

Don't worry, you got it! There's many videos on YouTube talking about how these interviews go and how to prepare.

 

[Oko Vicki 64]

10 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Hopefully your I-751 and N-400 will be decided together.

 

Did you request combo interview when filing for N-400? E.g. you can upload a letter saying you want both I-751 and N-400 to be adjudicated together.

 

Does interview letter mention I-751?

I just looked at the interview letter again, it does not mention my ROC. 

I will write a letter asking for combo interview and upload it to Unsolicited Evidence tab, that should do it, right? 

[Oko Vicki 64]

3 minutes ago, OldUser said:

You need to take evidence between you submitted N-400 (was it based on marriage) and now.

 

Don't worry, you got it! There's many videos on YouTube talking about how these interviews go and how to prepare.

 

Marriage based. A month's worth it is then. 

 

YouTube here I come. I will keep you guys updated. The end is nigh. 

[OldUser 10,961]

7 minutes ago, Oko Vicki said:

I just looked at the interview letter again, it does not mention my ROC. 

I will write a letter asking for combo interview and upload it to Unsolicited Evidence tab, that should do it, right? 

Yes, I'd do it. Most likely, they already know it, but it doesn't hurt to remind them.

 

Make sure to mention case number for I-751 in that letter.

 

Make sure to take your spouse with you to the interview. 

Edited July 29 by OldUser

[yufu 0]

Does anyone know why my status is not Case is being actively reviewed by USCIS😅

 

[ghostinthemachine 115]

2 hours ago, yufu said:

Does anyone know why my status is not Case is being actively reviewed by USCIS😅

 

 

They recently changed the wording from "actively reviewed" to "still being processed". Same same.

[ghostinthemachine 115]

Out of curiosity, does anyone of you still not see the progress tab in your account?

 

(Yes I know the times shown are not to be trusted, please spare me the lecture lol)

[Tishy Wishy 18]

On 7/15/2025 at 5:20 PM, OldUser said:

3 year rule or 5 year rule?

 

3 year rule

[OldUser 10,961]

3 hours ago, Tishy Wishy said:

 

3 year rule

There you go then.

[Watchman777 47]

Here is my timeline

 

Interview: October 20th, 2025

Biometric Reuse: March 26th, 2025

Receipt Notice: March 26th, 2025

Online Application: March 26th, 2025

 

Field Office: Tampa Florida 

5 Year Rule

Edited September 26 by Neickers

[OldUser 10,961]

Just now, Neickers said:

Here is my timeline

 

Interview: October 20th, 2025

Biometric Reuse: March 26th, 2025

Receipt Notice: March 26th, 2025

Online Application: March 26th, 2025

 

Field Office: Tampa Florida 

Congrats!

[Happy1982 134]

Hi Folks,

 

Quick update on my case:

 

07.08.2025 - N-400 submitted online

07.08.2025 - Receipt notice

07.08.2025 - Biometric Usage notice

07.08.2025 - case is being actively reviewed by USCIS

10.03.2025 - Interview scheduled for 11.07.2025

[Happy1982 134]

Hi Folks,

 

I had my interview on November 7th, and I want to share my experience — especially for anyone going through the N-400 process under VAWA.

 

My appointment was scheduled for 12:30 PM, and I arrived about 30 minutes early. My case was filed under the three-year rule through VAWA, so I knew the interview could be difficult. When the officer finally called my name around 1 PM, he walked out holding this huge folder — my entire history with USCIS in his hands. Just seeing that file made my heart sink a little.

 

He asked for my green card and immediately began the civics test. I answered the first six questions correctly, and then completed the reading and writing portion without any issues. Up to that point, it all felt standard.

 

But then came the yes/no questions… and the moment he asked about my current marital status. I told him I was divorced, and that’s when everything shifted. His tone changed, and he started digging — gently but firmly — into the abuse. And suddenly, I was right back in those moments I’ve spent years trying to move past.

 

Under the current administration, they are more deliberate about reviewing abuse claims, so I knew the questions were coming, but I wasn’t prepared for how hard it would hit me. My hands were shaking. My voice felt unsteady. Reliving the things my ex-wife did — the control, the emotional manipulation, even preventing me from looking for a job — felt like being dragged back into a place I had fought so hard to escape.

 

I tried to explain, but how do you summarize years of fear, humiliation, and threats in a few sentences? How do you give a snapshot of trauma when your whole body is reacting to it all over again?

 

After that, he continued with the remaining questions, printed a letter, and said I would receive a decision by mail. The form stated I passed the English and civics test, but that a decision cannot be made at this time.

 

Walking out of that building, even without an approval, felt like coming up for air. The memories were heavy — the threats of calling immigration or the police, the constant fear — but stepping outside reminded me that I survived all of it, and I’m not living under her control anymore.

 

I don’t know yet if my case will be approved, and I wish I could say this journey is finally over. But for anyone applying under VAWA: be prepared for the emotional weight of discussing the abuse. It’s not easy, but you’re stronger than the moments you had to endure.

 

Good luck to everyone going through this process. I’ll keep you all posted on any updates.