2 hours ago, jaya_razz said:

Quick question - did you include tax transcripts in your supporting dox? If so - did you include ALL pages of the transcripts or just the front page? TIA

We used the first 1-3 pages of our 1040 form. 

My naturalization journey ends here as I took my Oath this morning.  The waiting time here in Raleigh was only total of 66days from submission to oath. I still cannot believe it went that fast. 
 

Thank you all for your updates. 

22 minutes ago, AlxR said:

Really? Congrats!! When did you file? Which office? 

Thank you.

August 9th was when I filed online. Raleigh, North Carolina. 

Hello, 

I just want to update you that I was already interviewed for naturalization and passed. Supposed to be oath ceremony afterwards but their system broke down this morning so they said they will just send me a letter when it will be.

My timeline for  this application was crazy fast so I am thankful about that. 

Good luck to everyone! 

On 9/12/2020 at 3:14 AM, flyr said:

When you filed did you get a longer time frame initially ? I filed two weeks ago and my estimate has been flickering between April and may (back and forth). Hoping to get the bio reuse notice.   Between AOS, ROC, trusted traveler, DHS has bio’d me more than once already.  

Yes. January 2021 is the completion time supposed to be. 

On 9/11/2020 at 1:29 AM, Danieltx said:

oh wow, where do you live?

Raleigh, North Carolina

I am skeptical but we'll see

I filed August 10th online, biometrics will be reused, and interview is now scheduled on October 13th.

On 9/4/2020 at 9:35 AM, NDB052714 said:

Hi.

 

Thought I'd share what happened to us yesterday...

 

Filed N-400 in March, 2020; 1-751 was still pending at the time. 

• 1-751 biometrics scheduled for April 2 (canceled due to COVID)
• 1-751 interview scheduled for April 14 (canceled due to COVID)
• 1-751 approved May 22
• Permanent Green Card received May 28

 

On August 6 we received notification to appear for I-751 interview. What? Why? 1-751 had been approved on May 22 and green card received on May 28 (with expiration date of May 22, 2030). Very confusing, right? So we called the Call Center...spoke to a very nice supervisor who informed us that it would actually be a combo interview for I-751 and N-400. She explained that since the citizenship application is based on marriage they would need to collect some information that would normally be collected during an I-751 interview and then of course the N-400 interview...so she told us to be prepared for both. So exciting, right?

 

So we spent the past month making sure we had all the current documentation to supplement evidence submitted for both 751 and 400. We spent time studying citizenship questions and  of course feeling anxious but very excited!  

 

Yesterday, 9/2, we arrived at the Raleigh-Durham Field Office at 12:45 PM for the 1:00 PM appointment...went through all the security steps and then checked in for the appointment via i-pad video. Appointment was verified and then we were directed to find our way to Room #8 for the interview, to shut the door and to sit in front of the i-pad and remove our masks and wait for the agent to begin the interview. And so we did. Everything was working very smoothly and very efficiently. 

 

Long story short (and an hour later)...appointment was apparently a mistake. The officer informed us that there was good news and bad news: good news, i-751 has been approved already so no interview required; bad news, N-400 application is not ready for interview.  I explained to her that we too were confused by the interview notice so that's why we called the Call Center; I relayed what the supervisor told us. The agent went away for awhile to do some research; she came back to explain that the case shows one task outstanding and that they can't move forward until that task is complete.

 

So then I shared (as nicely as possible) how frustrating and disrespectful the situation is...time and energy spent pulling together documents, studying for the citizenship test, worrying, taking time from work and school. She commiserated but she explained her hands were tied. She shared that COVID has caused some problems with the systems and processes. And so that was it...we left. And so we continue waiting. 

 

Major disappointment for sure. 

 

A few lessons learned I guess: 

1. Call Center can't necessarily be trusted to dispense good/accurate information. 
2. USCIS processes are ridiculous...but of course, we all know that don't we? Processes lack compassion and empathy. I'm sure there was a supervisor somewhere at the Field Office who could have taken our case in hand and pushed through some sort of progress while we were there. 
3. Our case is just one of how many? So I guess mistakes are going to happen. 

 

--David & Noom

 

PS...interestingly, just after we left the Field Office we got caught in a 30 minute traffic stand-still due to VP Pence's visit to Raleigh. Felt like the government was really messing with us yesterday! 

 

 

 

 

Hi there,

This is interesting. I'm in the same field office as you - Raleigh, NC and I just filed my N-400 August 10th. Today I received the  notification that interview is already scheduled although I have not received the document of the details. 

Apparently they are reusing my biometrics from my ROC. I just received my 10-yr greencard in July.

This is weird. Now, I'm skeptical of my new update. 

So.... I filed my N-400 online on August 10th and today I received a notification that they skipped my biometrics (probably because my ROC just got approved in less than 2 months) and interview is already scheduled 😲

I'm just waiting for the notice to be available online to see what date the interview will be. 

6 minutes ago, Randyandyuni said:

Under the 3 year rule, amazingly fast

Here in Raleigh, we also have a processing time of 6-9months for N-400 but I doubt it now that the fees are increasing by Oct. There might be a flood of filers. 

19 hours ago, fruitcake said:

Hello Everyone,

 

I have questions on filing N-400, probably some of you might know the answers or have had experienced the same thing. To begin with, I filed the removal of conditions (I-751) last year of February, then four months ago I received a letter that I will be scheduled for an interview; however, I am still waiting on the interview to be scheduled. In my case, I don't have my 10 year green card yet. I also received a 18 months extension that will expire next year of February. Anyway, two days ago, I called USCIS to ask about when are they going to schedule my case and also asked them if I can apply for the N-400 while waiting for the interview, he said, yes because I met the requirements. My questions are:

 

1.) Does anyone here filed the N-400 while waiting on their I-751 interview?

2.) If so, did you send the copy of your expired Permanent Resident card and the extension letter as one of the evidence when filing the N-400?

3.) What are your best option to file online or paper?

4.) Did anyone successfully made it through when filing N-400 while still waiting on their I-751?

 

I have heard that the N-400 filing fee is going to increase $520 more starting October 2 this year, so that is why I want to take advantage of this time I have left before the increase.

 

Thank you all! I hope to hear from you.

Based from some users who I was grouped with on I-751, they said it’s okay to file your N-400 when you’re already eligible but it will remain pending until you get your approval for I-751. 
 

As for the filing, I find electronic more convenient and faster than the paper, not to mention the the availability of information in your account as soon as you file it. 
 

I would send copy of greencard and the extension letter. 

Hi guys! 

Joining this forum today after I submitted my N-400 application 10 minutes ago :)). I'm in Raleigh, NC and as of today our processing time is within 6-10 months. 

By the way, I love the online application. It gave me a receipt number as soon I submitted it! I also used Google Chrome without problem. 

Good luck to us!

On 7/30/2020 at 10:04 AM, PinkCandy said:

YSC filers, did your status change to card produced or mailed already? It's been two weeks since my approval and status has not changed. 

Question for all: How long before your status changed from approval to card being produced? 

Thank you very much. 

Responding to my own question, my status changed today to "My card was mailed to me" after two weeks of the approval. I can't wait to get that card so I can change the validity of my drivers license asap. 

YSC filers, did your status change to card produced or mailed already? It's been two weeks since my approval and status has not changed. 

Question for all: How long before your status changed from approval to card being produced? 

Thank you very much. 

Hello everyone, 

I was a quiet follower since I filed my I-751 last year (June 7th) and today I want to let you  know that I got my approval. I have a YSC receipt number since the beginning and I know a lot of YSC people here are waiting for an update. 

Potomac Service Center is finally moving! You guys will be next. 

Hello, I'm asking on behalf of my brother who has not received progress since March 2016 / Fingerprint stage. 

Anybody here who's also still waiting for interview schedule?

21 hours ago, Kirkuvan Lehtonen said:

Hello guys, I hope everyone is having a great week!

Today finally we received my Green Card, after this long journey!

I am grateful with every single one of you, for all the support.

This journey hasn't been easy but it has been great!

Good luck to everyone!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! 

On 8/6/2017 at 3:48 AM, nikaero said:

Thank you sooo much... Feels like we have been through a lot together doesnt it ? LOL... People like you are the ones that have made this process easier to bear... thank you... and best of luck for the rest of it, the ROC and the Naturalization...

Aaaw thank you! Just forwarding the same attitude of our fellow VJ-ers here. We are really lucky to have found this forum, it made our journey bearable and fun! 
Yup, best of luck to all of us! 

16 hours ago, Nin&Way said:

Combo card in hand today...🎊💃🏾

Congratulations!!! 

On 7/21/2017 at 3:21 PM, Nin&Way said:

Aawww PinkCandy im so happy for you you have no idea! i love to read happy ending stories, it gives hope. hahah! Congrats again and good luck for the rest. Having a huge break dealing with uscis deserves a big sip of whatever you drink. Congrats!

Hi @Nin&Way Thank you so much!!!  

Sorry my answer is late. I had too much celebration :)) hahahah I'm just kidding! I went back to job hunting after I am relieved on this whole process. 

 

3 minutes ago, strider4 said:

Congratulations!  I have been lurking silently in the March thread up until now (My packet was mailed on March 29 but my PD is April 03, so I post actively).

I had one question though:

Did your I-485 case status change directly from 'fingerprint fee received' to 'interview is scheduled' or did it transition to 'case ready to be scheduled for interview' first? Thanks and congratulations once again!  

Thank you very much!

My I-485 process was:

-- We accepted your fingerprint fee

-- We mailed a request for initial evidence

-- We received your response to our Request for Evidence

-- We scheduled you for your initial interview and mailed you an interview notice

-- We updated your name 

-- We ordered your new card

-- We mailed your new card

Good luck to you!!! 

11 hours ago, JTTE said:

Hi guys, I'm new here. Please someone help me!

 

I came with a visitor B-2 visa and met my now husband and we got married before my i-94 expiration.

Wedding 04/06/2017

i-94 expired 04/25/2017

Filling now in July

 

Looking at the new i-485 and on Part 2 Question 2 I don't know if my case is part of the INA 245i...

 

Does someone know if our case is part of that??

 

Thank you so much in advance!!! I got really confused with this question (the old form was better in my oppinion)... 

If you just arrived in the US recently and no one else from your family or employers petitioned you before April 2001, I think you are not under 245-i. 

For more reference here is the eligibilty for 245i:

 

You may be eligible to receive a green card through Section 245(i) if you:

• Are the beneficiary of a qualified immigrant petition (Form I-130 or I-140) or application for labor certification (Form ETA-750) filed on or before April 30, 2001
• Were physically present in the United States on December 21, 2000, if you are the principal beneficiary and the petition was filed between January 15, 1998, and April 30, 2001
• Are currently the beneficiary of a qualifying immigrant petition (either the original Form I-130 or I-140 through which you are grandfathered or through a subsequently filed immigrant petition)
• Have a visa immediately available to you
• Are admissible to the United States

In addition, the qualifying immigrant visa petition or the qualifying application for labor certification must have been “properly filed” (signed and submitted with the correct fees) and “approvable” (meritorious based on the facts and “non-frivolous”) when filed.

Depending on the circumstances, a spouse or child of a grandfathered individual may also be a grandfathered or may be eligible to adjust status as a dependent under Section 245(i) of the INA.

44 minutes ago, nikaero said:

Thank you and I will update for sure... and yeah, when you are in the midst of uncertainty you don't want to be posting your whole experience when you don't know if there were any complications or not, I totally understand...I am still not sure how long your actual interview took, from the moment you sat down with the IO till you walked out of there, asking coz most people include the time they were waiting to be called too but i just want to know how long the actual interview takes for most people...

oh, I'm sorry. I would say 25-30 minutes inside the IO office waiting time not included. 

1 minute ago, rose michigan said:

Wow.. Thank you so much.. That is such a relief.. Welcome to the USA.. Enjoy your life with your family and remember me in your prayers ..God bless you

I will pray for your guidance and confidence when you walk in to their office. God bless you!!!