N-400 January 2026 Filers

[EatBulaga 502]

Alrighty then...let the games begin...

Submitted the N-400 around 1:30 pm.

Received the Receipt Number around 1:31 pm: Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent.

 

Since the N-400 was electronic, we did not include a cover letter.

We just filled in the Additional Information section, referring back to the Permanent Resident Card section with the pending I-751 case receipt number IOE**********. And added, "For USCIS convenience, we request a combination interview for N-400 and I-751.

 

I guess the next step is to wait for the Biometrics notice?

Edited Monday at 09:21 PM by EatBulaga

[kkeys 40]

23 hours ago, Verrou said:

 

they dont accept check anymore since 10/29/25. only g1450 (credit card) or g1650 (ACH)

Yes that's what I meant! I filed the one where they can take right out of our bank account. 

[Verrou 1,989]

9 minutes ago, EatBulaga said:

Alrighty then...let the games begin...

Submitted the N-400 around 1:30 pm.

Received the Receipt Number around 1:31 pm: Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent.

 

Since the N-400 was electronic, we did not include a cover letter.

We just filled in the Additional Information section, referring back to the Permanent Resident Card section with the pending I-751 case receipt number IOE**********. And added, "For USCIS convenience, we request a combination interview for N-400 and I-751.

 

I guess the next step is to wait for the Biometrics notice?

yes, u will probably get it in 2-5 business day

[audaud 62]

On 1/24/2026 at 9:55 PM, kkeys said:

Filed paper due to fee adjustment, and it was delivered on January 13. I realize that it's only been a week and a half but I check it (and my bank) everyday to see if my check has been cashed and if my case has been opened. 

It was sent to the AZ lockbox! 

Anyone else send to AZ since the new year?

May I ask what paperwork/evidence you submitted as proof of eligbility for the reduced fee? 

[JD2 249]

54 minutes ago, audaud said:

May I ask what paperwork/evidence you submitted as proof of eligbility for the reduced fee? 

The instructions are pretty clear: 3 years tax transcripts, 1 month of paystubs, and most recent W-2 for everyone in the household.

[EatBulaga 502]

On 1/26/2026 at 4:15 PM, EatBulaga said:

Alrighty then...let the games begin...

Submitted the N-400 around 1:30 pm.

Received the Receipt Number around 1:31 pm: Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent.

 

Since the N-400 was electronic, we did not include a cover letter.

We just filled in the Additional Information section, referring back to the Permanent Resident Card section with the pending I-751 case receipt number IOE**********. And added, "For USCIS convenience, we request a combination interview for N-400 and I-751.

 

I guess the next step is to wait for the Biometrics notice?

Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled

[JD2 249]

15 minutes ago, EatBulaga said:

Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled

So my paper filing is definitely slower.

[Sam Walz 18]

Adding another January DP here from northern virginia (WashingtonDC/Fairfax FO). Have a pending I-751 since 1/15/25. 

 

1/29 -- Application Filed Online (receipt date of 1/30; likely because it was filed at ~9pm eastern). 

 

1/30 -- Receipt notice available at ~7am. 

 

1/30 -- Biometrics appointment scheduled at ~8pm, code 5 for both N400 and I751. Appointment is on 2/18 in Alexandria, VA. 

 

 

[JD2 249]

1 hour ago, JD2 said:

So my paper filing is definitely slower.

Well I spoke too soon.  Moments later we got an email notification, checked myUSCIS and saw the biometrics appointment letter.  Feb. 17th.

[Mpowie 16]

My biometric appointment is next week but I havent gotten the letter in the mail - can i just print out the one in the myuscis documents tab?

[Verrou 1,989]

2 hours ago, Mpowie said:

My biometric appointment is next week but I havent gotten the letter in the mail - can i just print out the one in the myuscis documents tab?

Yes you can 

[OldUser 11,213]

3 hours ago, Mpowie said:

My biometric appointment is next week but I havent gotten the letter in the mail - can i just print out the one in the myuscis documents tab?

Yes, unlike I-751 receipt or approval letter, or N-400 receipt letter, the biometrics appointment letter is printed in black and white on normal paper, just like you can print yourself