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23 minutes ago, Maleman said:
Hopefully, I am not confusing the process and/or questions here, but in our case, and please know that my wife filed her N400 online, she received the following update status showing she had been approved the day after her interview. However, it states that the estimated wait times for “Ceremony Oath” is 3 months. The verbiage was, “We approved your application! We will mail your letter when we schedule your naturalization ceremony.” So, in summary, check your states online and check to see if you show approved or not. If it shows you have been approved you might just be waiting for them to schedule your ceremony. If you are not near a major city it could take up to 3 months to find a ceremony near you.
Hi Maleman!
I have great news for you. It may take longer than 3 months. Even near a major city. I live 20-30 minutes away from downtown Atlanta. My interview was on June 12. I still have not received my invitation to my naturalization ceremony.
Oh and yes, I have been approved on the day of the interview. And also yes, I am checking my online status and guess what? It says "you have been approved. We will mail you a letter once you are scheduled" and blah blah blah.
And even better after the interview my estimated completion time was 5 months, then it got to 3 month (supposedly in September 2019) and now my account does NOT show estimated completion time or estimated wait time.
And finally, I don't think that people waiting here for 120+ days already don't know to check their online status.
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2 hours ago, changbaihou said:
If I change my name through N-400 application, do I need to go to a special oath ceremony held in a court?
I remember somebody mentioned it but not sure.
Thank you in advance!
yes, you will need to attend judicial oath ceremony in court.
if your name change is through marriage, then no
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10 minutes ago, glowie85 said:
Will this change to 'In line for Oath' or some of the other messages I have seen or is it more likely that the next one will be 'oath scheduled'?
If you go to a uscis case status page (not your account page) without logging in and type your case number, most likely you will see the 'we placed you in line for oath' message.
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Am I a champion of the waiting time?
Submitted my n-400 - July 2018 (the very end)
interview - June 12 2019: got approved on the spot and online status changed the next day
oath - still waiting (so far 127 days since the interview)
(by the way I also had to wait for my first green card for 2 months after the interview and approval. Yes, I am THAT lucky)
- glowie85 and Carpe Vinum
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27 minutes ago, gt1 said:
I called USCIS again. Spoke to a different agent, but the stance was the same- look at the processing times- Baltimore shows 12 to 23.5 months from the application acceptance date- you are at 16 months- call us back if don't hear from us after 23.5 months or whatever the maximum processing time will on the website.
Also told me that the N562 is optional and the officer may not give it after the interview and schooled me that I shouldn't say that the application was approved because it was "recommended for approval".
I'm not quite sure what our options are. I doubt that writing to a congressman will do anything- their office will send inquiry to USCIS, they will reply that our case is within the usual processing time. Can a lawyer help?
i was told the same thing about 23.5 months since the receipt of my documents over the phone.
and based on the fact that the person on the phone could not explain to me what case completion time is (he said that the "case completion time is when the case is completed") duh, thank you, mr obvious. I couldn't figure that out myself. I decided that it was useless to call them again.
I am not sure what a lawyer can do in this case besides charging you a lot of money. Inquire as well and get a response and advice for me to wait?
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1 hour ago, afrocraft said:
It's been a while since I logged in, but from memory it should be on the upper right side when you click account or profile or something like that.
Thank you for your answers and your help. I think I have found this option.
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5 minutes ago, afrocraft said:
Did you file your N-400 online? There's an option for sending USCIS a message via your online account.
yes, I filed online. Where can I find this option?
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11 minutes ago, afrocraft said:
Hang in there. Try second senator and congressman. You've been approved, so there's nothing to lose. And every 2 weeks, contact USCIS via secure message on the application website.
Could you please explain to me: how do I contact them via secure message on the application website?
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It is a little bit frustrating to read all these posts how people who filed in May -June 2019 are being scheduled already for their interviews in the same office, while I who filed in July 2018 am still waiting. They will probably be done with their naturalization ceremony prior me.
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6 minutes ago, afrocraft said:
Very little, unfortunately, besides following up yourself, asking your Congressional rep for case assistance, etc. USCIS is under no specific timelines to schedule your oath ceremony.
thank you for your reply.
What exactly do you mean by following up myself? I called USCIS a couple of times without any success. Also emailed a senator but got nothing but an automated reply "thank you for contacting us" a month ago. Should I try to reach a congressman? Or the second state senator since the first one didn't have time to reply anything.
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On 9/20/2019 at 6:48 PM, gt1 said:
Had the exam on June 5th. No oath scheduled as of today, the last update online is from May2nd "We scheduled your interview...". I even called the USCIS help line and somehow got through the automated circus. The representative told me that the total N-400 processing time, including the oath is 12-18 months, and it includes the oath. The oath ceremonies around here are scheduled every 2-3 weeks, so it is not the reason for the delay. What else can I do?
hello gt1!
do you have any news or updates regarding your relative's N-400 case / oath ceremony?
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On 9/26/2019 at 5:53 PM, afrocraft said:
OK. That's problematic. You have no real proof of the decision, then. Who knows if you misheard the officer?
No worry, though. If I were you, I would write the Field Officer and ask for an update (check the USCIS website for the office mailing address, and send via certified mail). Ask for an update, recounting your application history (filing date, biometric date, interview date, and interview outcome, and no RFE). Say it's now gone past 90 days.
hello Afrocraft!
One more question to you - if I have a proof of the decision, can anything be done regarding the time of the oath ceremony scheduling?
yes, I know that it takes longer for the oath ceremony to be scheduled in case of the name change but it's already been 120 days of waiting for me.
thank you for your help.
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14 hours ago, gt1 said:
I read a few topics on the subject, and no one's wait came close.
This is for a family member, but yes, she will change her name. Does it matter?
Scheduling the oath ceremony takes longer in case of name change.
My interview was June 12 and still no date scheduled for the oath. I also requested a name change.
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10 hours ago, afrocraft said:
Good stuff with the ex. You're wrong about the processing time, though.
It's a common misconception, but once you've been interviewed for the N-400, another statutory (not merely administrative) clock starts: USCIS now has 120 days to issue a decision. The RFE stops the clock temporarily until you respond. They can blow past the 120 days, of course, but the leverage now shifts to you. See: https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-b-chapter-4
Use that leverage, but do so subtly; talk softly and carry a big stick. Write the agency and hint at the 120 days, and contact your Congressional rep, mentioning that the 120 days have passed (but don't overtly threaten any lawsuit). That's what I did to get movement on my N-400. And in my case, we were still at Day 90!
hi afrocraft,
do you know if the same rule about 120 days applies to the name change request?
it has not been 120 days yet, only 100 days since i had my interview and it was approved. and my account also reflects that it was approved, but there was nothing else since then. i did request to change my name though (on the application and during the interview and the IO was against it).
So my question is: can I also write a letter regarding 120 days (when it's time of course) or this rule does not apply to me since i requested to change my name (which means judicial ceremony etc)?
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gt1, are you changing your name?
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On 9/19/2019 at 4:01 PM, spring333 said:
didnt let me do it, it says
Your application or petition is currently within the posted processing times. An inquiry may not be created at this time. Further information about recent processing times can be viewed on the uscis.gov webpage.
go here
https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/
select n-400, select your office and it will show you normal processing time for your office as well as whether your case it outside the normal processing time (ie if the receipt date for your documents is before the "receipt date for a case inquiry" indicated for your local office, then your case is really outside the normal processing and you can submit an inquiry. for example if receipt date for a case inquiry for my local office is october 27 2017 and i submitted my documents in july 2018, my case is not officially outside the normal processing and the website will not let me submit an inquiry. but if i submitted my documents in july 2017, then my case is actually outside the normal processing and i will be able to submit an inquiry).
the reason your lawyer did not hear anything from USCIS may be that your case might be within their official processing times.
even if you wait a week or two, you may still get the same result on the website if your case (date of receipt) is within the normal processing times.
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10 hours ago, spring333 said:
Still waiting here. Had interview in March. Website was showing SEPT as a finish date. Once Sept came estimated time disappear from the website.
Lawyer requested status inquiry on Aug 5th, and they did not even respond
Is your case outside normal processing time?
I would submit a request myself in addition to the lawyer. It's not that complicated. Just need to fill out a couple of lines.
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1 minute ago, promenad said:
Hi panssey,
Well took around a month a half I would guess.
thank you
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On 9/12/2019 at 11:28 PM, promenad said:
You need to check the regional office your application is being processed. Mine took an year and 3 months to be scheduled an interview and my estimated wait time changed to "we are taking longer to process your case" and so on....
Hi promenad,
how long have you had this status "We are taking longer than expected to process your case. You do not need to do anything at this time" for?
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On 9/14/2019 at 10:02 AM, vandanabharat said:
Hi
did you call Uscis about more than 4 months wait time for oath?
Thx
Hi!
I called USCIS regarding long wait time. In my opinion it's useless. They don't seem to know anything or are instructed to say nothing.
I was told that first I need to wait for 90 days after the interview day (when I called it was like 85 days after the interview and my interview was approved and it shows online), but then, after 90 days from the interview the guideline is the processing times for your local office. Mine is Atlanta, and processing time for N-400 for Atlanta is 11.5 - 23 months since receipt of the documents by USCIS. It's been more than a year already but not 2 years (or 23 months in their case). So I can submit a request only after 23 months!!! This is really ridiculous!
You may see the processing time for your office here:
https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/ just select N-400 and your office.
As of today it's been 90+ days after the interview for me, but there is no point in calling them because they cannot even answer the question "What does case completion time mean on their website?"
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Thank you, everyone for your help and advice!
No taxes were owed as a result of that correction
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Good morning folks!
I have filed for N 400 and by mistake attached the wrong 1040. The thing is when we filed taxes last year, the CPA who was doing it made a mistake (with one of the credits), provided us with 1040 but I noticed a mistake and asked him to redo the taxes. So he did and sent us the second 1040 with corrections.
By mistake when filling out N400 online I attached the first 1040 (incorrect one).
USCIS scheduled me for an interview and while reviewing my case I noticed that I had attached the incorrect 1040.
So what do I do now? Attach the correct 1040 in my USCIS profile and bring it to the interview? Just bring the corrected 1040 to the interview and admit the mistake? Pretend that I did not find the mistake on my part?
Thank you for your help.
Oath letter can't be here soon enough...
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Hello.
I don't want to worry you but my interview was not the most pleasant experience. And the IO did not seem very friendly. Overall I would say my AOS interview was easier and more pleasant than N-400 interview.
My interview was held on the 1st and 3rd floor and consisted of 3 parts: 1) they update your personal information, ask for address, marital status, kids, job etc, when you are done you sit and wait 2)civics test - 6 questions - and English test (read and write a sentence), then sent me upstairs for the 3rd part, 3) interview with the IO itself.
I applied based on 3 year rule - marriage to a US citizen and brought a lot of proof and evidence. The IO noticed that but did NOT ask for anything. Not even for 2018 tax return (it was not on file since I applied in July 2018). The IO did NOT ask me the required yes/no questions about prostitution / terrorism / communist party etc.
The IO asked a LOT of questions about my life in my home country prior to coming to the US. I was not asked many questions about my life here. The interview was more like interrogation, at least that's the impression I got. It lasted about an hour.
I brought my spouse with me and my spouse was not allowed to be present during the interview. I asked. And my spouse was worried that the interview was taking that long and I was there for so long.
The IO asked some of the questions 2-3 times but changing the wording a little bit. And the IO was constantly changing topics and time periods. It looked like they were trying to catch me lying.
Needless to say when the interview was over I was exhausted. I think the entire process (all three parts) took about 4 hours.
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My friend who had her interview a couple of weeks later had an absolutely different experience. Her interview was fast (no more than an hour, that's what she said), she was not interrogated and her entire process was on the first floor. She also said that she was not asked many questions.
So I guess it all depends on your case and on the immigration officer.
Good luck to you! Hopefully your interview experience will be smooth and easy.