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Hi.

I became a citizen today. Funny my ROC still pending. N400 interview was weeks ago and officer never mentioned ROC. Hopefully that won’t get me in trouble in the future.

Any similar cases?

Got update that says: Oath ceremony will be scheduled! Hopefully soon as this is the very last step of years long journey of uncertainty, paperwork, lots of wait and bureaucracy. 

I sent the evidence quickly even before getting the letter via mail since I was able to print the letter via online and got approved. Oath ceremony will be scheduled soon. Posting this as information if anyone else finds themselves in the same situation. 

Hi NJ filers,

I had an interview on April 22nd (last month) at Mt Laurel and could not be approved due not enough proof of address (recently moved to Jersey from Florida) and an RFE was issued to which I immediately replied. I woke up today with great news that my N400 was approved and the Oath Ceremony will be scheduled.

Since NJ do daily oath ceremonies I wonder how long will it take till I have a ceremony? Since this is extra bureaucracy I worry it'll be too long. 

Anyone on the same boat?

Hi everyone!

So I went for interview on Monday April 22nd at Mount Laurel, NJ which my case was transferred there from FLORIDA. I was the first person to be interviewed as it was scheduled for 7.40 AM.

I will share more details later but basically it went well. I had ROC pending the officer didn't even mentioned. He went straight into Citizenship. I was concerned about brining birth certificate as it was required by interview letter I had brought original US Passport and my spouse lol so he saw that and didn't even asked for birth cert or not even the passport. 

At the end of the interview the officer said: All good but I cannot approve you at this moment because all papers have florida address and I need to see that you actually live in this jurisdiction. Will send letter (RFE) and reply to it with proof of address. 

I got the RFE on the mail today but it does say that it has to be of at least 3 months which is odd because I've mentioned that I've only been living in this state for 1 month... I had applied in Florida where I lived 4 years. 

I will send my utility bills which are dated for just a month old... I suppose that the 3 month rule does not apply for transferred cases. 

Anyone else on the same boat?

Hi All!

So I went for interview on Monday April 22nd at Mount Laurel, NJ which my case was transferred there from FLORIDA. I was the first person to be interviewed as it was scheduled for 7.40 AM.

I will share more details later but basically it went well. I had ROC pending the officer didn't even mentioned. He went straight into Citizenship. I was concerned about brining birth certificate as it was required by interview letter I had brought original US Passport and my spouse lol so he saw that and didn't even asked for birth cert or not even the passport. 

At the end of the interview the officer said: All good but I cannot approve you at this moment because all papers have florida address and I need to see that you actually live in this jurisdiction. Will send letter (RFE) and reply to it with proof of address. 

I got the RFE on the mail today but it does say that it has to be of at least 3 months which is odd because I've mentioned that I've only been living in this state for 1 month... I had applied in Florida where I lived 4 years. 

I will send my utility bills which are dated for just a month old... I suppose that the 3 month rule does not apply for transferred cases. 

Anyone in the same boat?

14 minutes ago, Elle&Kev said:

WE wondered the same thing, but since it doesn't say a passport will suffice I would plan on bringing your spouse, the original birth certificate and a copy. Our letter is also

stating we need to bring one copy and one original of EVERYTHING that supports our proof of marriage including photos. I'm here sorting out all of our info for the past 3 hours.

So glad this is the last round of gathering documents.

 

Congratulations to you!

Congratulations to you as well.

However it’s gonna be tough for me to get my spouse’s birth certificate before the interview...

Hi. I’m an April 2018 filer. I got a N400 interview this monday the 22nd which also shall be a combo as my ROC is still pending.

On my interview letter says to bring spouse’s birth certificate or certificate of citizenship. Is a US passport good enough? Copies?

Thanks! 

Hi everyone,

Been trying to look for info about this unsuccessfully because I’m moving to NJ from Florida and my N400 (filed April 2018) along with ROC are pending. I know as soon as I file AR11 Change of Address they will transfer my case there so I wonder if moving to NJ which  has way LESS backlog and have already processed people from my filing date April 2018 will result in an immediate interview and processing... that’d be good news... 

Any on you had this experience?

Thanks!!

Hi folks. My case was stuck for such a long time after I filed at CSC on 4/18/17

I got a mailpiece dated 12/20/18 that says they completed preliminary review lf the application and as part of standard processing my case was transferred to NBC Lees Summit MO. 

I don’t know how to check proccessing times but my 18 month extension letter is expiring in Jan 2nd... and this is already a very long time of wait just to see that my case was transferred...

notes: I did apply for citizenship back in april 2018 but my field office is very backlogged (Oakland Park FL)... 

Any ideas? Thanks in advance :)

Hi guys,

One question, my online USCIS account says Estimated Completion time: 8 months May 2019. I filed on April 28, 2018. How accurate is that?

My local field Office is Miami. If I go to USCIS Processing times, put N-400 and select Miami FL it'll say Estimated time range 16.5 to 21 months which would set my N400 completion at August/September 2019.

I don't know which one to believe.

Any experiences?

Are you guys sure that whenever somebody applies for N400 while ROC is pending, the ROC is going to be tied with N400? 

In my case, I applied for ROC on April 2017 like you guys, and for N400 on April 2018. But my case is been the same, no transfers, no updates. Most of us regardless of N400 eventual application are in the same situation kinda in the limbo waiting for the 10 yr GC as CSC seems to be moving along. Only 5 people out of 40 on the spreadsheet have been approved so far.

I think they handle cases separately and if N400 comes first, then they recall ROC from the other office and put them together.

In my case, my field office is slower than CSC so by the time they get to the N400 the ROC shall be approved. 

Thoughts? 

I'm a CSC filer NOA 4/7/2017... I've seen people worried or not filing for N400, is there any problem doing so while ROC is pending?

I'm gonna file tomorrow to get that process started, at least.

Mine has also been transferred on 2/25 to local office for processing.

I've seen other people getting approved shortly after case arrives at their local office, so this is awesome news. I wasn't expecting to have this sorted out for like 3-6 more months. 

2 minutes ago, Russ&Caro said:

That's correct. The letter extends your GC to June, the 1 year anniversary of the expiration date on your GC. Based on some recent threads here, some USCIS offices are turning people away from getting a 2nd year extension until a month before the 1st year extension expires.

So basically, people who's 1 yr extension expire on June 2018, and haven't got the new GC, should go to the offices one month before to get another extension... 

I can't beelive it takes 3-5 months total to get the green card and it takes 1 year to remove the conditions on it...

That's so sad.

Hi All,

My check was cashed today like you guys. So the process now officially begins for us! 

From what I been reading. It is taking almost a whole year and that's without RFE or some people that need to go for interview (even though about 10% of the people get selected for interview)

1 hour ago, anjans said:

Hi guys.

 

I will be a late April filer. I am preparing everything and planning on sending my I-751 next week latest. My question is, my green card expires 07/28/2017, will I be late to send it??? And what happens if I don't receive my greencard before my conditional one expires?

One last question, what office is mine if I am living in Florida Miami?

Thanks 😉

They will send in a letter saying your green card has been extended for one more year. 

I also live in Miami, so we have to file in Californa Service Center CSC. More details in uscis.gov/i-751

Hi. 

My package was received in CSC on April 7th but so far check hasn't cashed nor I have a NOA with me.

 I'm not the only one so I'm not panicking.

Seems like this process is going to take a very long time. Something so simple...

Hello everyone! We had our interview today.

Interview time 8:30.

ARRIVED 8:00

called to interview waiting room 8:17

Brought back to interview room 8:42

Interviewer-So how did you two meet?

Us- through mutual friends.

I- when was that?

U- 2011

I- when did you start dating?

U- immediately

I- when was it serious?

U- after a few months.

Interviewer paused and looked through papers.

I- (speaking to me, I had a different hair color in photos) is this actually you in the photos submitted?

Me- yes, I stopped dying my hair.

I- can you verify your name, ssn, address, date of birth, date of marriage, and phone number?

Me- I verified all info.

Husband- verified his same info.

I- (TO HUSBAND) have you ever been arrested?

Husband- yes.

Me- (jumping in before she could say anytning) we have here the citation report, dismissal report, and a letter from chief deputy stating there is no police report.

I- good I'm glad you were honest because I have already seen all of this and was going to deny if you tried to hide it.

Us-*nervous smiles*

I- do you have any more information to submit?

*gives her joint bank statement, rent agreement, rent receipt, electric statement, post office box registered to both of us*

I- good. Thanks.

I- I need to check a few things, it may take a few minutes.

*we all make small talk while her computer loads.*

I- do you have children?

*gives her BC for child and tell her about how cool he is*

I- have you been on government assistance?

US - no.

I- ok I am recommending you for approval.

Thank heavens. Her name was Buckley and she was terrifyingly serious the whole time. I really wasn't sure what the outcome would be.

My advice,

Be truthful.

Make sure all copies of everything are official stamped/originals.

Karmenta, congrats on your interview I hope you'll get approved anytime soon.

Question:

Since you are DACA, there was no problem getting AP and coming back from Mexico due your illegal presence of more than the years they say? I'm talking about the 10 year ban and also allowance to Adjust Status.

Anyone here joining the military after approval?

I heard they give citizenship after serving one year. How easy is this? Is it worth it?

I received text updates, finally!

Unfortunately, it was for the I-765 and I-131, which we received back in April They just show updated as of 7/3, but no new info! What the heck?

the same thing happened to me sunday night. It was weird. haha I bet their system is bugged.

I was approved to 485 and 130 but still no update on their case check tool. Now I don't know when my actual green card will get here.

which I need to travel again lol

How long does it take usually?

This topic got quiet.

Just got back from a Vegas trip and went right to my mailbox and totally surprise with two letter from USCIS.

They are actually my Welcome Notice and I-130 approval. I'm now Legal Permanent Resident. They are dated June 29 which was my interview day so I was approved on the spot even though the Interviewer didn't say so and USCIS website is still not updated.

Can't wait for the green card to come

See you guys in two years for the ROC

Just got back from a Vegas trip and went right to my mailbox and totally surprise with two letter from USCIS.

They are actually my Welcome Notice and I-130 approval. I'm now Legal Permanent Resident. They are dated June 29 which was my interview day so I was approved on the spot even though the Interviewer didn't say so and USCIS website is still not updated.

Can't wait for the green card to come

I don't even know why the have Tier1... they are practically useless in matters of asking for information.