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On 11/15/2017 at 3:43 AM, RoboHoo said:

I am one of the lucky ones that has been stuck! I applied over 9 months ago, and did my finger prints over 8 months ago. My processing center is the DC office. 

 

I do wish I had a better understanding of the delay beyond backlog - I've seen my parents and family members who applied after me do their oath ceremony. My best guess is that my extensive travel history (30 countries over the last 5 years) is slowing the background check process. At this point, it is causing me headaches with a job transfer / prospective move. Really not sure what else I can do

DC field office here too. Applied December, 2016, taking a little shy of one year for interview. 

My interview has been scheduled for December 9th! By the way, I have a similar background with extensive travel. Background check will definitely take longer. And it appears that DC office is processing Jan, 2017. You should hear from them in the next month or two. Good luck! 

Finally - in line for interview as of today. I opened an inquiry last week, not sure if that sped up the process, but my case activity coincides with the processing time for the field office. Good luck everyone. 

On 4/7/2017 at 1:58 PM, zooropa said:

 

Well,  judging by what I have been seeing on other websites,  and also this website's postings  "Slowdown in USCIS N400 Processing " and "USCIS taking forever to schedule interview " it appears that the slowdown is widespread.  It It does show delays for some people...and combined with the return of a large number of cases to the FBI, this makes sense.

 

 

@zooropa - you may want to consider this: http://www.trackitt.com/usa-discussion-forums/n400/1739795093/thank-you-james-hacking-with-pending-n400-since-15-months

You're definitely nearing a year mark very soon. From the same forum, I learned if you have extensive remittance record to your home country, or had an interview with FBI, you're more likely to be flagged for an extensive background check. I traveled a lot and also send monthly remittances to my parents back home, which I think is common among many of applicants. Just a thought. Udachi! 

A quick update here: still in the fingerprint blackhole. I got my biometrics done on 01/18. I am tempted to submit an official USCIS case inquiry. Almost nearing the end 90-day inquiry window. Thoughts?  

In the same boat.  

As charmander reported, up to 90 days is a normal procedure for FBI. I got my fingerprints done in the same office as you a few days before you. But I traveled a quite bit last year (6 countries). For me, an extensive profile in the application may have raised eyebrows. This is just a speculation though. Good luck 

Hi everyone,

I struggled with finding the latest required documents checklist for N-400. As of September 2016, you're NOT required to submit photographs if you reside in the US. See below for the list of required documents only. Do not send your tax returns, photographs etc, only the documents listed. Also, check the latest N-400 instructions carefully by going to USCIS N-400 landing page. The google search may bring up outdated search result page. Always go by the instruction in the pdf document. Hope this helps. Good luck!

Below is a list of documents to submit with your Form N-400.

1. Photographs. Only applicants who reside overseas must provide two identical color photographs of yourself taken recently. The photos must have a white to off-white background, be printed on thin paper with a glossy finish, and be unmounted and unretouched. Passport-style photos must be 2” x 2”. The photos must be in color with full face, frontal view on a white to off-white background. Head height should measure 1” to 1 3/8” from top of hair to bottom of chin, and eye height is between 1 1/8” to 1 3/8” from bottom of photo. Your head must be bare, unless contrary to your religious beliefs. Using a pencil or felt pen, lightly print your name and A-Number (if any) on the back of the photo.

2. Photocopy of Permanent Resident Card. Provide a photocopy of the front and back of your Form I-551 (Permanent Resident Card). USCIS must be able to read the information on the photocopy. If you have lost your Form I-551, attach a photocopy of any other entry document or a photocopy of a receipt showing that you have filed Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.

3. Photocopy of your Current Legal Marital Status Document. Provide a photocopy of your current marriage certificate, divorce, annulment decree, or death certificate of former spouse. 4. Documents for Military Personnel or Spouses of Military Personnel: A. Form N-426 (Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service). If you are a current member of the U.S. Armed Forces, provide a completed and certified Form N-426. If you are separated from the military, provide an uncertified Form N-426.

4. Documents for Military Personnel or Spouses of Military Personnel:

A. Form N-426 (Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service). If you are a current member of the U.S. Armed Forces, provide a completed and certified Form N-426. If you are separated from the military, provide an uncertified Form N-426. Form N-400 Instructions 09/29/16 Y Page 11 of 18

B. Evidence of Military Service. If you ever served in the U.S. Armed Forces, provide a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214, for all periods of service. If you are currently serving in an active duty status within the United States or abroad, you should submit a photocopy of your official military orders.

C. Spouses of Military Personnel have additional requirements. Refer to Naturalization Information for Military Personnel (M-599) for eligibility requirements. You can obtain this information on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov/military

Below is a list of documents to bring with you to your Form N-400 interview.

1. Permanent Resident Card

2. State-Issued Identification. Bring a valid State-issued identification, such as a driver’s license.

3. Passports and Travel Documents. Bring valid and expired passports, as well as any travel documents issued by USCIS.

4. Evidence of Your Current Legal Marital Status. Bring the original of all marriage certificates, divorce or annulment decrees, death certificates, and other official records to confirm your marital history and your current legal marital status.

5. Evidence of the Termination of Your Spouse’s Prior Marriage(s). Bring the original of your current spouse’s divorce certificate. If your spouse is widowed, bring the original of his or her former spouse’s death certificate. If neither of these are available, bring any other evidence that indicates the termination of your spouse’s marriage for consideration.

6. Name Change(s). If you have changed your name at any time, bring the document(s) that legally changed your name(s), such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, name change petition, or other official record if you ever changed your name.

7. Other Documents. Depending on the circumstances, you should bring certain documents to your interview. You may also submit copies of these documents with your application. For example:

A. Spouse of a U.S. Citizen. Bring the following items to your interview if you are applying for naturalization on the basis of your marriage to a U.S. citizen: (1) Evidence that your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for at least 3 years at the time you file your Form N-400. Such evidence may include: a birth certificate (if your spouse never lost U.S. citizenship since birth), Certificate of Naturalization, Certificate of Citizenship, or Form FS-240 Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America; (2) Evidence of the termination of all your prior marriages; and (3) Evidence that you and your spouse have lived in marital union for at least 3 years at the time you file your Form N-400. Such evidence may include: (a) Joint bank and credit card statements; (b) Leases or mortgages; © Birth certificates of children; (d) Insurance policies; and (e) Internal Revenue Service (IRS)-certified copies of the income tax forms that you and your spouse filed for the past 3 years (or an IRS tax return transcript for the last 3 years).

B. Spouse of a U.S. Citizen Who is Regularly Stationed Abroad. Bring evidence demonstrating your U.S. citizen spouse’s qualifying employment abroad if you are filing under section 319(b). Such evidence may include: (1) The employer’ name and nature of the employer’s business; Form N-400 Instructions 09/29/16 Y Page 12 of 18 (2) The nature of the work the U.S. citizen spouse is performing; (3) Documentation to establish the employing entity is owned in whole or in part by U.S. interests; and (4) Documentation to establish the employing entity is engaged in whole or in part in the development of the foreign trade and U.S. commerce. In addition, bring the following: (1) Your U.S. citizen spouse’s travel orders which include your name as a spouse; (2) Documentation to establish your spouse’s employment abroad is scheduled to last for at least 1 year from the date you filed Form N-400; and (3) A written statement of your intent to reside abroad with your spouse, and to live in the United States immediately after your spouse’s employment abroad ends.

C. Children and Support of Dependents. Bring evidence that all of the children listed on your Form N-400 are your children. Such evidence may include: (1) Birth certificates for all children you claim, or a court order naming you as the parent; or (2) Final adoption certificates or decrees for all children you have legally adopted. In addition, if you have dependent children living apart from you, bring evidence that you support each dependent child and that you have complied with child support obligations. Bring photocopies of the court or government order and evidence you have complied with the order if a court has ordered you to provide financial support for a spouse, ex-spouse, or children. Such evidence may include: (1) Cancelled checks or money order receipts; (2) A court or agency document showing child support payments; (3) Evidence of wage garnishments; or (4) A notarized letter from the parent or guardian who cares for your children.

D. Tax Returns and Overdue Taxes. Bring photocopies of income tax returns that you filed with the IRS for the past 5 years, or 3 years if filing for naturalization on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen. Tax returns are not required for every case. However, USCIS strongly encourages you to bring your tax returns; especially if you are filing based on marriage to a U.S. citizen or have traveled outside the United States for a period that lasted 6 months or more. You can request copies of Federal tax documents at your local IRS office or www.irs.gov. You may also bring an original IRS tax transcript listing tax information for the past 5 years (3 years if filing on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen). To obtain a free IRS tax transcript, visit www.irs.gov. Select “Tools” and then select “Order a Return or Account Transcript.” For assistance, you can also call the IRS at 1-800-908-9946. If you have any Federal, state, or local taxes that are overdue, bring: (1) A signed agreement from the IRS, state, or local tax office showing you have filed a tax return and arranged to pay the taxes you owe; and (2) Documentation from the IRS, state, or local tax office showing the current status of your repayment program.

E. Trips Outside the United States. Bring evidence that you maintained your continuous residence in the United States if you have taken any trips outside the United States that lasted more than 6 months but less than 1 year. You may submit documentation which includes, but is not limited to, evidence that during the absence: (1) You did not terminate your employment in the United States or work overseas; (2) Your immediate family remained in the United States; or (3) You retained full access to your place of residence in the United States. Form N-400 Instructions 09/29/16 Y Page 13 of 18 For example: (1) An IRS tax return transcript or an IRS-certified tax return listing tax information relevant to your absence for the last 5 years (or 3 years if you are applying on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen); (2) Rent or mortgage payments and pay statements; (3) Bank, credit card, and loan statements showing regular transactions; (4) Proof of car registration and insurance; (5) A photocopy of your passport showing entry and exit stamps; or (6) Any other document that shows you have not abandoned your residence in the United States.

F. Selective Service Registration. If you are a man between 18 and 26 years of age, provide proof of your registration with the Selective Service. If you are 26 years of age or older, provide proof that you registered with the Selective Service when you were required to do so between 18 and 26 years of age. If you were required to register and did not, provide a typed or printed statement explaining why you did not register and provide a status information letter from the Selective Service. For more information about Selective Service registration, or how to get proof that you registered, visit www.sss.gov or call 1-888-655-1825.

G. Arrests/Convictions. If you have ever been arrested or detained anywhere in the world, by any law enforcement officer, for any reason, and no charges were filed, bring:

(1) An original or court-certified arrest report; and

(2) An official, certified statement from the arresting agency or applicable court confirming that no charges were filed. If you have ever been arrested or detained anywhere in the world, by any law enforcement officer, for any reason, and charges were filed, bring:

(1) Certified photocopies of all arrest reports, charging documents, court dispositions, sentencing reports, and any other relevant documents.

(2) You may include any additional evidence in your favor concerning the circumstances of your arrests or convictions that you would like USCIS to consider.

(3) If you were placed on probation, you must provide evidence to show that you completed your probationary sentence. If you have ever been convicted or placed in an alternative sentencing program (such as diversion) or rehabilitative program (such as a drug treatment or community service program), bring:

(1) An original or court-certified sentencing record for each incident; and (2) Evidence that you completed your sentence, such as a probation record, parole record, or evidence that you completed an alternative sentencing program or rehabilitative program. Copies must be certified by the issuing agency. If you have ever had any arrest or conviction vacated, set aside, sealed, expunged, or otherwise removed from your record, bring: (1) An original or court-certified court order vacating, setting aside, sealing, expunging or otherwise removing the arrest or conviction from your record; or (2) An original statement from the court that no record exists of your arrest or conviction. NOTE: You must provide the documentation even if someone including a judge, law enforcement officer, or attorney told you that you no longer have a record or told you that you do not have to disclose the information. Form N-400 Instructions 09/29/16 Y Page 14 of 18 NOTE: You must submit documentation of traffic incidents if: (1) The incident involved alcohol or drugs;

(2) The incident led to an arrest; or (3) The incident seriously injured another person. You do not need to submit documentation for traffic fines or incidents that did not involve an arrest or did not involve drugs or alcohol, if the only penalty was a fine of less than $500 or points on your driving record.

Sammyboy - hang in there. The processing is not going according to any order. You might be next. Actually no news is good news. My status changed just two days ago. So yours might in the works still. let's hope you get the approval today! And good luck to everyone else

dccliare.... been hanging in there. Nothing that one can do.

But is is real frustrating..... i am sure the folks with RFEs will be approved and i will still be waiting.

New card in production!

I-751 Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents January 3, 2015

CSC may have gotten it in order. Let's see. It seems like I am at the very end of the line.

Why wait? You can get it online...

Still gathering info for the RFE, I am waiting for the tax transcripts.

Sorry - been out of the country and was not checking the forum. No updates. But at this tradition of RFE, I wouldn't be surprised, but my package was very comprehensive though. Sammyboy and israelidude - everything will be okay. No worries. You have at least another 6 months, (or 3 months) to apply for your citizenship and get it over with. But I understand your frustration. I am frustrated too as I cannot use the electronic declaration form at the airport and have to resort to the old school paper form.

Good luck to all!

Like Jentus suggested, get another affidavit from friends. Also, on tax return, print out the official IRS transcript, not a turbotax printout. Best of luck to you. May this be your last step.

It seems like good old envelopes is our only hope for any change in the status. I hope I will not get RFE'd. Also they were super late on my notice too. Patience, patience, and more patience. And congrats to all of you who got approved.

So here we go, I am sending them:

1. Renewed IDs

2. New apartment lease

3. Life insurance details

3. Car insurance summary valid from Dec 2014 until Dec 2015

4. Phone bills of a voice line with both our names on it from Dec 2014 until now

5. Bank statements with both our names on it from Dec 2014 until now

6. Joint tax return for 2014 plus w2 from 2013 (that I forgot to send the first time) and 2014

Do you guys think I need to add anything?

This is my current status. This is exactly how I will feel like when I see my GC in the mail...

Rise and shine USCIS! It is a beautiful day in Cali. Smell that coffee? Yeah!! Sip it up and let's get to work!

I think USCIS following this thread and laughing as they read our headbanging stories.

The words “Case Type: CRI89 Approved Removal on Conditions” will be printed on the transfer notice. This refers to your pending Form I-751. 
http://www.uscis.gov/news/transferring-cases-vermont-service-center-california-service-center

I guess never mind...

I brought this up earlier. All of our transfer notices say approved removal of condition. Let's hope it is actually approved. Keep in mind, there are so many other January filers who are not on VJ . At some point or another, our turn will definitely come. Congrats to those who got the approval!

I brought this up earlier. All of our transfer notices say approved removal of condition. Let's hope it is actually approved. Keep in mind, there are so many other January filers who are not on VJ . At some point or another, our turn will definitely come. Congrats to those who got the approval!

Got the letter today too. CSC.

But mine says Approved Renoval of Condition. Does'r make sense.

We should get a nobel peace prize for patience!

Still no letter here too... I am just going to apply for naturalization in January 90 days before the 3 year mark of GC and get it over with. Not sure why is it taking so long. I know they have a huge workload, perhaps they should hire new personnel. Oh wait, to get hired to the federal gov it takes months!

Great! Thank you.

Well, if you are still married to your original partner you can apply at the 3 years minus 90 days point, yes. Conditional residency counts.

http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/when-conditional-residence-counts-toward-us-citizenship.html

No mail here either... I am not clear on the quote below.. We can start applying for citizenship now?! I believed we had to wait another 3 years, as the "conditional" part did not count and you had to be permanent resident.

You can apply for citizenship before your ROC is approved. In fact, it will force adjudication of your ROC. This of course being if you apply at the proper 3/5 year - 90 days mark.

Nothing to worry about. Your notice of extension is good enough for another 4-5 months. I traveled 4 times with that paper. The only inconvenience is you have to fill out a paper declaration form instead of the digital kiosk ones they are offering now.

You know its really depressing.. My friend that filed 2 weeks before me to VSC got approved last week. we were on the border, if I would have filed 2 weeks earlier I would be over with this whole deal but now they are doing this.. I can't believe it.

Now the time is pushed back to Nov 1. Yesterday they were processing Nov 14 I think.