N-400 October Filers.

[yeremeyv 0]

the 800 number is called here on forum "disinformation" line, they can state and promise various things but you need to check with other sources too

i think they just told you that to just let you know that case is processed and pending, and that cases are generally due a FBI check and then generally go to local office, but i dont think phone reps have idea where exactly your case is or how close to any of this procedures.

but local office and interview are different line of events then fingerprints and fbi clearance, they can happen simultaneously and sometimes local office approved you and FBI pends for months after interview.

Okay, here is approximately how the conversation went:

Rep: (introduces herself)

Me: How are you doing? I filed an N400 application is October, but I still did not receive my fingerprint appointment notice.

Rep: What is your A#?

Me: It is ...-...-...

Rep: How do you spell your last name?

Me: ...

Rep: I see that everything for your application is complete except the FBI name check. We did not receive their reply yet.

Me: Okay...

Rep: One moment please

(Pause)

Rep: We are going to go ahead and send your application to the local office. Once the name check is complete, the local office is going to send you the (line noise) apointment notice.

Me: Thank you.

Rep: You are welcome. Good bye

Me: Good bye

Edited January 16, 2008 by yeremeyv

[yeremeyv 0]

Since I filed in October, it seems strange that they are still doing the FBI name check

[Feliz 0]

Yeremeev, i think if you are male or if you are a citizen of countries from terrorism list and i think Russia is included because of Chechnia, they might take longer time for name check. as to the 800 info, even if USCIS approves your interview, you might still pend after that due to name check, unless they changed procedure. Rep. might just have used his\her common sense - assumed that interview at local office must require and should follow FBI clearance, but thar didnt happen in the past.

and during my immigration reps were giving me craziest irrelevant answers and i have read many cases online, like somebody called and was told that case is pending, and minutes later would receive e-mail of approval. the 800 number is not trustworthy, as to your biometrics letter, i'd recommend you make infopass appointment at uscis.gov and ask them to send it again

[USA1234 0]

Hi everyone,

I received my IL from VSC today. I'm very excited since it won't take 18 months after all lol. It's scheduled for 03/19/08. All Pittsburgh oath ceremonies are held in Federal Court. Does that mean that I can change my name in any of these ceremonies?

Thanks!

Pittsburgh DO

Sent N400 10/08/07 to VSC

Delivered 10/09/07

Check cashed 12/03/07

NOA1 received 12/20/07

PD 10/15/07

FP letter received 12/27/07

FP Taken 01/04/08

IL received 02/11/08

Interview scheduled 03/19/08

[Feliz 0]

WOW! Congratulations and thanks for great news!!! keep us updated please!

[MikesAibeen 0]

Update:

Interview letter received! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

Timeline:

N-400 sent: October 25, 2007

Received by NSC: October 27, 2007

Personal check cashed: November 13, 2007

I-797 Notice of Action received (dated November 28, 2007): November 30, 2007

Fingerprinting Notice received (dated December 4, 2007): December 7, 2007

Fingerprinting Appointment (CIS Office- St. Louis): December 21, 2007

Interview Letter Received: February 13, 2008

Interview Appointment Date: April 17, 2008

[9999 0]

Yeremeev, i think if you are male or if you are a citizen of countries from terrorism list and i think Russia is included because of Chechnia, they might take longer time for name check.

Feliz, you are mistaken, Russia is NOT on the terrorism list.

Delay is most likely due to fact that Yeremeev is a rather common russian last name and it is possible some criminal has it, too.

Or whatever other reason, who knows?

[Feliz 0]

Yeremeev, i think if you are male or if you are a citizen of countries from terrorism list and i think Russia is included because of Chechnia, they might take longer time for name check.

Feliz, you are mistaken, Russia is NOT on the terrorism list.

Delay is most likely due to fact that Yeremeev is a rather common russian last name and it is possible some criminal has it, too.

Or whatever other reason, who knows?

i think i got this info when i was getting my visa back in 2003-2004, i remember for sure - people from Russia get longer "additional" NVC checks prior to visa interview because of terrorism problem, may be it's not true, but terrorism is an issue in Russia and it can be reason enough to have longer checks, you never know with FBI and USCIS

[USA1234 0]

Hello everyone,

I had my interview yesterday at the Pittsburgh DO. There were only three people waiting. My attorney and I waited about 13 minutes and we were called in. The officer was very nice, he went through each field and question on the N-400, and filled out paperwork for the name change. He then asked me for evidence of bonafide marriage; I gave him our lease, health and dental insurance information, and different loans we have. The DAO had me sign my old and new names, and said as a part of a new pilot program to make the process faster, we will have an officer do the test. He said I recommend your case for approval, and if you pass the test, you will be scheduled for an oath ceremony in federal court.

We went to another office, and the other officer asked me six questions:

1. Who meets in U.S. the capitol building?

2. Who was the main writer of the declaration of independence?

3. Who becomes President if both the President and the vice President die?

4. Name one benefit of being a U.S. citizen?

5. Name one of the purposes of the United Nations?

6. What kind of government does the U.S. have?

Then write "America is the land of the free".

The DAO officer gave this officer the N-652, she checked you passed the test, and Congratulations, you application was recommended for approval. This last officer which I think doesn't know much, she usually works at the counter, meeting individuals with info pass appointments, said when my security checks complete; I will get the Oath Ceremony letter. I asked her, are they still pending? She said not yet but they will be My attorney said if they were still pending, the DAO would have said so and they would have checked a decision cannot be made at this time on the form instead of congratulations. IS this true?? Clearly, the counter officer is not familiar with the process, the security checks are initiated after the application is filed and fingerprints are taken, not after the interview lol (not pending now but they will be). Anybody had an experience like this or similar? Please post your opinions. Thanks!

Pittsburgh DO

Sent N400 10/08/07 to VSC

Delivered 10/09/07

Check cashed 12/03/07

NOA1 received 12/20/07

PD 10/15/07

FP letter received 12/27/07

FP Taken 01/04/08

IL received 02/11/08

Successful Interview 03/19/08

Waiting for Oath Letter

Edited March 20, 2008 by USA1234

[Waiting4GC 0]

Hello everyone,

I had my interview yesterday at the Pittsburgh DO. There were only three people waiting. My attorney and I waited about 13 minutes and we were called in. The officer was very nice, he went through each field and question on the N-400, and filled out paperwork for the name change. He then asked me for evidence of bonafide marriage; I gave him our lease, health and dental insurance information, and different loans we have. The DAO had me sign my old and new names, and said as a part of a new pilot program to make the process faster, we will have an officer do the test. He said I recommend your case for approval, and if you pass the test, you will be scheduled for an oath ceremony in federal court.

We went to another office, and the other officer asked me six questions:

1. Who meets in U.S. the capitol building?

2. Who was the main writer of the declaration of independence?

3. Who becomes President if both the President and the vice President die?

4. Name one benefit of being a U.S. citizen?

5. Name one of the purposes of the United Nations?

6. What kind of government does the U.S. have?

Then write "America is the land of the free".

The DAO officer gave this officer the N-652, she checked you passed the test, and Congratulations, you application was recommended for approval. This last officer which I think doesn't know much, she usually works at the counter, meeting individuals with info pass appointments, said when my security checks complete; I will get the Oath Ceremony letter. I asked her, are they still pending? She said not yet but they will be My attorney said if they were still pending, the DAO would have said so and they would have checked a decision cannot be made at this time on the form instead of congratulations. IS this true?? Clearly, the counter officer is not familiar with the process, the security checks are initiated after the application is filed and fingerprints are taken, not after the interview lol (not pending now but they will be). Anybody had an experience like this or similar? Please post your opinions. Thanks!

Pittsburgh DO

Sent N400 10/08/07 to VSC

Delivered 10/09/07

Check cashed 12/03/07

NOA1 received 12/20/07

PD 10/15/07

FP letter received 12/27/07

FP Taken 01/04/08

IL received 02/11/08

Successful Interview 03/19/08

Waiting for Oath Letter

I also had a similar interview experience in Cleveland, OH. I only had one officer asking questions. She also gave me the congratulations form, you have been recommended for Approval but she said that it will be pending the finalization of some security checks. When I asked what kind of security checks and how long will it take, she said that they were local security checks and that the turnaround should be within a couple of days or so. My interview was on March 4th. The officer said that I should receive a letter in the mail within a couple of weeks so that will be this week or the following. The next oath ceremony I believe will be in May or June.

[USA1234 0]

I have no idea what local checks they're talking about. Maybe they do the extra check when you ask to change your name.

[peejay 327]

Update: My wife just recieved her interview date in the mail today from US-CIS.

We mailed my wife's N-400 October 25, 2007

Confirmed delivery to TxSC- October 29, 2007

Our personal check for $675 was cashed 12/27/2007.

NoA1 Return Receipt Received - December 31, 2007

Biometrics done - February 27, 2008

Interview scheduled - May 13, 2008

[2Loud4U 0]

Congratulations to all who have received and/or passed their interviews!

So good to see the October thread getting active. I do think that NSC and my Seattle office are not extremely

efficient judging by the fact that I still have not heard from them after my fingerprinting appts months ago.

[kiwis 0]

Hi everybody,

My timeline:

Mailed N400: Middle of December, 2007

N400 Received date: 12/26/07

Fingerprint done: 1/26/08

I filed at NSC, I wonder anyone filed around my timeframe?? Any prediction as to when my interview will be?

The I-797C, Notice of Action says "you will be notified of the date and place of your interview when you have been scheduled by the local USCIS office. You should expect to be notified within 180 days of this notice. (notice date 1/2/08)

But when I called USCIS, they told me the timeframe is now 16-18 months (same as shown on uscis.gov)

Also, I saw some people mentioned about the FBI name check, how do I find out whether my name is cleared? by calling USCIS???

Thanks for reading! I will keep you guys updated on my application, hopefully, not too long of a wait!

Edited March 26, 2008 by kiwis

[Feliz 0]

Mailed N400: Middle of December, 2007

I filed at NSC, I wonder anyone filed around my timeframe?? Any prediction as to when my interview will be?

Your individual timeline depends on your Local Office, you can find answers if you follow links in this FAQ: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=1658899

Edited March 26, 2008 by Feliz