The.Fab.Ella

Hello everyone, sharing great news from NYC!  I had my interview yesterday morning at the USCIS Brooklyn Field Office and my application was approved. I was there from 8am to 9am, waited to be called for about 20 minutes. The civics, reading and writing tests were a breeze while more time was spent going over my employment history, personal info and travels outside the US.  IO asked if I brought documents showing husband and I have lived together since the marriage but I only had the joint filing tax transcripts and mentioned all the evidences I uploaded during the application. She spent some time reviewing those electronic files.

I am waiting to hear about my schedule for the oath ceremony, do you have any idea how long it takes from approval to the oath taking? Also, feel free to ask me questions about my journey, in case I can assist.  The VJ community has been a tremendous help since we started with the I-130, my sincere gratitude to everyone here! Good luck to those who are still waiting for interview schedules, I hope it happens soon!

4 hours ago, MCN400 said:

Anyone else’s estimated wait time disappeared.   Checked my online account this morning and it’s gone, it was there yesterday

Mine's still there. However, about a few weeks ago, it change from 12 months to 16 months!

Hi everyone!  I applied online this morning. Estimated completion March 2022. I hope this improves.

On 12/19/2020 at 5:23 PM, sweetadams said:

Congratulations.....Welcome to the N400 forum.....The journey continue in the N400 forum.....see you there....

Thank you!

2 hours ago, Adam D said:

Congratulations! Which service center are you? My biometrics (no appointment needed) was in May. 

Vermont at first. Then moved to the National Benefits Center.

Our case status was updated today, new cards are being produced.  No interview.  My biometrics appointment was back in October while my dependent/daughter's biometrics were taken just this Monday. Two days after, we got the happy news! Merry Christmas!

2 hours ago, Better said:

Yup, mine also went to NBC to speed up the process.  I've seen where some of these cases are approved between 2 and 4 weeks after being transferred, without interviews.  So fingers crossed 🤞!

That's great news.  But where did you see that info?

3 hours ago, Better said:

Hi Ella, did you receive your letter?  Where was your case transferred to?  I'm also Vermont and received a similar email today. On checking other cases, it seems they just selected a small batch for transfer.  Case numbers ending 42 to 47 were transferred today. I'll post an update when I receive the letter

Yes, I got the letter. I was transferred to the National Benefits Center.  Still no updates since then. 

On 10/26/2020 at 11:03 PM, Ma&Fa said:

Good evening, All. 
 

I just received my transfer letter today after the status update online last week Wednesday. I find it weird that they transferred my case from the Texas Service Center ( apparently the fastest one currently ) to the NBC. We had an interview for the AOS and have not filed tor the N-400. Is anyone else in the same situation? 

I was transferred to NBC from Vermont last Oct 29, got the letter today. I have a CR-1 visa, did biometrics and is still a few months away from N-400 eligibility. I am not sure what to expect next, still looking for more info online.

I'm with Vermont but got an update that my case was transferred to another office last October 30, 2020.  I am still waiting for the letter to know why and where it was transferred to.

On 9/22/2020 at 12:24 AM, reyiz23 said:

They didn't reuse the previous fingerprints?

I was hoping they would but they did not.  My daughter, who is included in the petition, was not sent a biometrics appointment letter.

8 hours ago, The.Fab.Ella said:

I have mail from the USCIS today. I wonder what it is?  No updates whatsoever since Case Received.

Biometrics appointment two weeks from now.

Just now, sweetadams said:

Did you check on https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/  ?

 

I know the my.uscis.gov does give only case received update.

 

Keep us posted....

I did. No other updates. My mail usually arrives very late in the afternoon so am getting anxious. Hoping for the best.

I have mail from the USCIS today. I wonder what it is?  No updates whatsoever since Case Received.

Anyone here with Vermont who had their status changed?

On 6/26/2020 at 9:14 AM, Ariack said:

Did anyone with EAC receipt number got updated?

Not me.  Even if a lot of cases around me now says "fingerprints applied".  

19 hours ago, alfytony said:

Hello March Filers!

I got an update in my case that 'New Card Is Being Produced' which I assume means I751 is approved and new card will be sent.

Just want to share the good news and seems it was really fast to get this approval in just about 2 months. Anyone else got approved recently?

Congratulations!!!! Great news in the time of Covid-19.  I wish more of us will have the same speedy approval as you.

I do not know what's happening with my case but most of the case numbers before and after mine were already updated to fingerprints taken. I had my biometrics taken at an embassy a little more than 2 years ago, would that be the reason why they're not using my fingerprints on file?

Hello!  Is there anyone with an EAC case number whose status shows "fingerprints were taken"?

March 17, 2020 - Sent packet to Lewisville, TX Lockbox

March 19, 2020 - Received at USCIS

March 24, 2020 - Saw that there is a pending charge for the USCIS fee on my credit card

March 25, 2020 - Received text message with Vermont case number. 

On 3/22/2020 at 4:53 PM, JE2020 said:

Ours was sent to Phoenix, AZ! Hopefully we'll receive our texts this week.

Have you received any text or email message?

2 hours ago, Chicken7585 said:

My window opened at the beginning of this month but I've been waiting for my tax returns transcripts for this year to show up in the IRS portal so I can print and include it in my package. I'm hurrying it up right now because with everything going on, I'm afraid the USCIS office in Texas might close or stop sending NOA letters out. We are really in an unprecedented time.

I sent our IRS tax transcripts for 2017 and 2018, and the entire tax return for 2019 as I couldn't wait.  I hope that's okay!

On 3/17/2020 at 9:32 PM, The.Fab.Ella said:

Hello!  Joining this topic as we sent our packet today!

Hope everyone's in the best of health and spirits during this uncertain time.  Here's a little update on my submission :

March 17, 2020 - Sent packet to Lewisville, TX lockbox

March 19, 2020 - Received at USCIS

March 24, 2020 - Saw that there is a pending charge for the USCIS fee on my credit card

I am heaving a sigh of relief especially after seeing that some of your submissions were returned due to an outdated form.  Wishing you the best and hope you won't have any (none of your fault) glitches this time.

I haven't received a notification from USCIS at all.

2 hours ago, giorgis said:

My package got back cause they say I have filled the old form. The ting is there is no new form in their website!!! I just dont get it...

What is happening??? Weird....

3 minutes ago, JE2020 said:

We have the same timeline The.Fab.Ella! Our packet was delivered this morning too!

 

Yey!  Mine was sent to Lewisville, Texas. Yours?

On 3/18/2020 at 9:57 AM, Saphire80 said:

I'm really concerned about this too Mine was delivered yesterday morning, no notice from USCIS yet. Really hoping it's not rejected, I used the same form.

Me too!  There was nothing else, no other version, on their site. Mine was delivered this morning.