Taureti

When is your interview? Mine is also 4 weeks, 12/11. I had my 5-year transcripts with me last time, but they never asked for any. I also had them uploaded online. I'll bring all the same documents with me again.

I'm looking at the interview request more closely, and it's actually different. The middle section of the paper has different requirements. The second one has fewer requirements and info, and does not mention the civics exam.

Let me ask — how do you know all of this? Do you work in the field? Don’t get me wrong, I really appreciate your input; I’m just curious how you know. I went to the first interview with my attorney, and I’ll be attending the second one with my attorney as well. I’ve also heard different information from other sources saying that I should bring the paper showing I passed the first exam so I won’t have to take it again. At this point, I just don’t know who to believe.

Should I prepare 100 questions or go with the new one? This is so ridiculous!

So, I have an update — my new interview has been scheduled for December 11. The notice looks identical to the previous one, so it almost feels like the first interview never happened. I’m not sure whether I need to prepare for all the questions and the writing test again. I passed everything the first time and signed all the usual forms. I’m really confused and just waiting to hear what my attorney will say.

It’s too expensive. I’m not in the best financial situation right now.

I wish — but no, nothing is happening. According to my attorney, the supervisor mentioned scheduling in a few weeks, but it’s already been a month since then and still nothing. At this point, I think they can’t locate my A-file and are just dragging out the process. It’s been 145 days since my interview, even though I was promised a decision within 1–2 weeks of their receiving my Alien file. I stopped checking the status and thinking about it all the time. This is completely out of my hands. I’ll worry about it once I hear from them. I want to schedule a major surgery for the spring — and knowing my luck, as soon as I pay the deposit, USCIS will finally contact me, and the interview will end up being on the same day as my surgery.

I don't remember what the I-751 form is for. My ex and my attorney handled most of the paperwork, but I’m fairly certain we completed everything about two years before the divorce was finalized. I renewed my second 10-year green card just last year, which may have caused the delay in my Alien file being sent to my naturalization interview. It’s possible that the file wasn’t returned after the green card renewal—who knows? For now, my only option is to wait and see. Next week, I’m going to get a second opinion from a different attorney to see what experience they have with situations like mine. It’s been nagging at me because the response I received from USCIS was different from what my current attorney claims they received from the field office. I no longer know whom to believe.

I think you misunderstood the situation. When a person applies for naturalization, there’s no way for them to know that their A-file won’t arrive in time for the interview. It’s the USCIS’s responsibility to ensure that, not the applicant’s. What they should have done was reschedule the interview once the Alien file arrived, rather than conducting it without the file. From what I’ve read online, it seems not unusual to have a second interview when the first one was conducted without the Alien file. Why that happens, we don’t really know — it would just be a guessing game. Someone asked me how I obtained my GC — yes, through marriage. I got married 14 years ago and divorced 8 years ago. That was my second and last marriage. There is no movement, nothing is scheduled. I would like to have that second interview and be done with it. I want to book a vacation and get back to my life.

From what I’ve read online, it’s not unusual for them to redo the interview after receiving the A-file. I have no criminal history, but I did forget about a 10-year-old red light ticket, so I’ll make sure to bring that record with me to the next interview. I’m just not sure how to find something that old. It could also be an issue with my name on the birth certificate — back then, they used to write the child’s name, the father’s name, and then the last name. That format often causes confusion, and people assume the father’s name is my middle name, even though I don’t actually have one. We’ll find out more once I get there. I also plan on switching attorneys — I don’t like how mine communicates or how little she explains.

It looks like I’ll be having a follow-up interview. The supervisor informed my attorney that they’re preparing to schedule it. I had a feeling they should have canceled my first interview and waited for the missing A-file. I also received a response to my own inquiry, but my attorney said it was just a generic reply, so I’m focusing on what she received from the supervisor instead. I’m patiently waiting for the second interview to be scheduled. I’ve read that they might want to redo the civics test as well! That would be overwhelming, but I’ll prepare for it. Does anyone know if the new test will consist of 100 or 120 questions?

I see some movement today; my application has been updated. Status has not changed, but at least I know it's not lost among the other cases. Maybe someone dug it out after so many inquiries. "Application for Naturalization","updatedAt":"2025-10-02","updatedAtTimestamp":"2025-10-02T16:19:57.

I hope you receive your decision soon. My account hasn't changed either; it still shows step 4.

I think a lawsuit will be the last resort. I’m not sure yet what exactly we’ll do. For now, she’s trying to get the supervisors to respond. My field office keeps ignoring us, so she went to the main office to ask why she’s being ignored, but the supervisor there is supposedly out until next week. I asked her to wait until the 120 days are up and then follow up again. If that doesn’t lead anywhere, we’ll decide what to do next.

How long have you been waiting? This is truly agonizing. My journey was so much easier years ago, but now it feels like such a hassle.

Congrats to new citizens! I'm still waiting, 111 days. Inquiring through Congressmen yields zero results. The field office supervisor ignores my attorneys' inquiries. We decided to wait until the full 120 days pass and then take action. I'm ready to be done with this.

For me, the best way to learn was through YouTube videos. I was answering 100% correctly every single time before going to the interview.

When we first contacted the supervisor, the response was that a decision should be made within 90 days, and if not, to reach out again. Before the 90-day mark, when I spoke with Emma chat, I was repeatedly directed to check processing times and told my case was still within normal limits. However, on day 91, the Emma agent instructed me to submit an e-request. From this, it’s clear that after the 90-day mark, they no longer dismiss inquiries. By 120 days, a decision is expected.

Update: I asked the Senator to contact USCIS on my behalf. My attorney also submitted an inquiry directly to the field office supervisor, and I was able to submit a request myself after chatting with Emma—the live agent directed me to do so since my case is now outside normal processing times (90+ days). Let’s see who responds first—if anyone responds at all. This is ridiculous nonetheless.

Congratulations to all new Citizens! Update: It’s been 87 days with no decision. I reached out to my senator, who will contact USCIS, but said it may take 30+ days due to delays. The upcoming Monday marks 90 days, and my attorney will follow up with the field office on day 91. Hoping these reminders finally move things along.

I traveled just a couple of times, so it was easy for me to remember, but I see no reason not to write it down if you travel more.

Mine said a decision couldn’t be made, but the officer explained why. She said my Alien file hadn’t arrived in time for the interview. She also said I would hear back in 1–2 weeks, as she was ready to approve me on the spot, but needed to review the A-file before making the final decision. Now, 78 days later, I’m still waiting.

Nope 😮‍💨

I'm waiting 79 days. I don't think you can contact senator 1 week after the interview. We ( my attorney and I) will contact the field office on the 90 days mark and then senator after 120 days mark.

Don't pay attention to the progress estimate. Mine shows 2 days; I passed the interview on 6/10 and am still waiting for the decision.