martincook

Of late there has been delay in getting oath ceremony letter even beyond 120 days after N 400 interview .

i invite members experience in this regard especially the steps taken by them to get through this delay

for the benefits of other members.

Thanks

On 12/8/2018 at 11:15 PM, praizee said:

Which field office are you? It's been over a year since my interview and still nothing. i have tried infopasses, multiple service requests and congressman. i contacted Ombudsman last month finally. I am beyond frustrated and angry. If Ombudsman doesn't work then i'll consider filing a lawsuit.

Did you take your oath?

On 1/24/2018 at 11:20 AM, babybluee said:

I already waiting 2 months already, what I do is to submit the e-verity in the USCIS websites and request them to reply your case. 

When did u take your oath?

On 12/3/2018 at 8:57 AM, Suha10 said:

Did it work?? I have been waiting for 3 months now and my field office doesn't schedule Infopass 

Have you taken your oath?

On 1/15/2018 at 10:49 AM, Natasha&Luka said:

Hi, I am on the same boat. I had my citizenship interview on August 7th, 2017 (I got a paper with a decision "Congratulations your case was recommended for approval", something along those lines). 2 - 3 weeks later my status changed to in line for oath...etc. Until now I did not receive the oath letter. I contacted my senator's office and they contacted USCIS and they told them everything is ok with my case, it's just they don't have the oath ceremony date for me (there was one oath ceremony recently and that's why I was worried). I was told that I just need to keep waiting. Hopefully I will get the letter soon. 

What is the latest developments. Did you take the oath?

On 1/24/2018 at 6:20 AM, JBC71 said:

Hi any news on your end? What are you doing to expedite your oath ceremony since your 120 days have passed already? Please guide me too. 

Have you taken your oath?

On 4/6/2018 at 2:43 AM, mhene19 said:

Hello All,

 

I am hoping i can get some great advice on this forum as i do not understand what is going on with my application. I'm aware every case is different but i feel i have done whatever i can to get my case moving.

 

I am married but my wife and i live in different states. When i filed for i751 it took over two years for it to be processed. i was told my case was pending security checks and that there is nothing they can do. I waited and waited and made numerous inquiries. Finally, i went for an infopass and i was told my case was in line for an interview. i went to the interview with my wife and attorney and we were asked a lot of questions. A lot of my background was digged. Even an accident i got into. The interviewer was convinced and approved my case. 2 years later i applied for n400 based on the 5yr rule as my wife and i live in different states. Mind you the reason i moved out of state was to secure a better job. I had no luck securing a job in  my field in the state my wife resides. i see her from time to time and the plan is for her to join me soon. I applied for n400 in april 2017 and in two months i was scheduled for an interview.  I passed the interview and the IO said she needed to review the file a bit before she can make a decision. A month passed by and still no response. I made an inquiry and i was told that i needed to to wait till after 90days. 90 days passed and i made an inquiry but received the generic letter saying that  my case is pending adjudication. I made an infopass and i was told the same thing. i made two more additional inquiries and still received the generic response. I finally contacted my congressman  160 days after my interview. My congressman responded to me today saying that "USCIS is conducting background checks on my case and it could take years". Unbelievable!  How can they be conducting background checks when they just did an extensive one not two long ago when i was removing conditions?Something doesn't add up to me. Infact, when i went for the infopass, the person at the window said my file was lying somewhere on the IO's desk. I am aware immigration benefit is a benefit and not a privilege. However, i have followed all the rules and waited as i've been told. i have not broken the law besides minor speeding tickets. i pay my taxes and im not involved in any illegal activity. i am also not from a muslim country or a muslim.

 

1. What steps should i take further?

2. Has anybody been through a similar situation?

3. Does anybody have experience filing 1447(b) as my case is way past 120days?

4. What about Ombudsman?

 

This is very frustrating as i went to this background check nonsense a few years back and it took over 2yrs. 

 

Thanks in advance

Have you got your oath . If yes how much time it took.

On 4/19/2018 at 10:03 PM, MelF said:

Hi everyone,

 

I (Canadian) been married to a US citizen for 7 years. I passed my naturalization interview in May 2017, they asked for additional info (proof we had remained married since wedding) within 30 days of interview.  I hand delivered this package on May 30 to the USCIS field office since I was almost late submitting. Since then, I've heard nothing from them. 

 

I submitted a service request late last year and they responded on Dec 20 saying my case was still pending and I should receive info in 120 days. It's not April 2018 and no word. 

 

Strange thing is that my case hasn't been updated on file since March 2017 saying "USCIS will mail you an interview request." When I ask about this when I call they say 'sometimes it takes awhile for the system to update' - A YEAR?????

 

The only alarm I could find in my case was that my passport was stolen in 2008 and had been sold on the blackmarket. They found the person in 2013 or so and since then I've never had a problem with customs. 

 

Any advice? My field office is Federal Plaza in Manhattan. Understand there is a backlog but a year? Also, everytime I try to make an appointment there are never any available in the next 14 days. 

When did you get your oath?

On 7/21/2018 at 12:17 AM, IHYJF said:

Hello 

I hope someone will be able to give me some insight about my situation. Any information will be very much appreciated! 

I had my n400 interview about 4 weeks ago. I passed the tests, but the IO officer gave me the paper saying that the decision could not be made at that time.

I am divorced and the only only divorce document I brought tot he interview was a divorce decree decree. I didn't expect that the officer will ask for all divorce papers. He said he would issue an RFE very soon, but I am still waiting. I called USCIS a couple times, but was told to keep checking the website. I am very nervous due to several reasons. I am going out of the country for a few weeks soon so I won't be able to mail the papers back when I get RFE. Also, is it normal to wait for RFE for a long time after the interview?

And finally, my ex-husband is a little crazy. We divorced because he was abusive and violent (there is a very strong evidence for that, I presented it to the IO as well). I am sure he wrote a lot of long letters to immigration asking to deport me (IO asked me some questions that made me think that)

I am just overdoing it or should i be worried, that i still didn't get an RFE?

Thank you for reading!

 

When did you get your oath taken.

On 4/15/2018 at 3:17 AM, praizee said:

What is going to happen is they will do background checks or the IO will just leave your file on his/her desk to collect dust.

 

Realistically, under the 5 yr rule they are not supposed to question you a lot under your marriage but these days they tend to review the whole file from when you adjusted your status.At this point all you can do is wait and hope for the best. they made you signed the statements you made so that when they do their checks they can verify with what you said and ensure that there are no discrepancies

 

I got the same response but i haven't had a decision yet. 

When did you get your oath. Could u please let us know

On 7/22/2018 at 8:17 PM, sarad said:

I had my interview and gave me decision cannot be made yet and I was still waiting from may still no reply very depressed. they said everything was clear and I have no issues to worry I am still worried what is going on any one please suggest me. should I wait or take an infopass.

When did you get your oath sarad.

4 minutes ago, luna1321 said:

 

 

Well, as stated above I didn't bring NEW evidence to the interview. Only originals of the old one.

A couple of weeks ago I uploaded some new evidence into my personal online account as additional documents section for my case (even though it says that USCIS technically not required to look at them) - it was a recent statement from our joint bank account, lease extension, envelope to our address with both names on it and 10 more pictures.

We didn't file taxes yet therefore don't have 2018 return. Do you think it might be useful to do it asap?

Yes in case they issue RFE, joint tax return will be a great evidence.

12 minutes ago, luna1321 said:

No at all  Only receiving this message every 2 weeks - They didn't even touch my case since the interview.

 

 

Did u give then your 2018 joint tax return or any new evidence of continuing relationship?

On 3/11/2019 at 10:21 PM, luna1321 said:

 

I guess was pretty stupid to rely on their guidelines, since yeah it is USCIS lol. I just didn't expect any problems because my K1 and first green card interviews passed super smoothly and we never had an issue with evidence (always submitted a bunch of stuff with original applications...)

I guess just a matter of luck in this system...

Any  developments?

RFE's are usually issued within 30 days of the interview.

I have my N400 interview next month. My US born spouse is US citizen by birth in USA.

on the letter of my N400 one of the requirements is to bring original birth certificate of

your US born spouse based on which I have applied for citizenship after 3 years rule.

while I have affixed photocopy of her birth certificate We have probably misplaced the

original  certificate. While we have applied for an additional original copy from authorities

but  it will take minimum 6 weeks before we get it.

what is the probability that I will be asked for original birth certificate of my spouse and

If I am not able to produce that what could be outcome.

please give your valuable advice as I am very worried about it.

I submitted by N400 physical application with filing fee last week. The check has not been 

debited by USICS so far. How much time does it take for them to debit my check?

9 hours ago, Chingay said:

Hi, We received an RFE in May and we responded to them a week after. We then received an interview appointment for our I751 which is making me really nervous. Our interview is this coming Thursday. Is there anyone here who have the same case as me? Haven’t applied for N400, case was sent to ca. Any input would be greatly appreciated. The letter says that we need to make sure that we at least spare 2 hours of our time in the immigration office for the interview and this is making me nervous. I’m not really goood with interviews, even job interviews I get sick afterwards. 😭😩

What did they ask you in RFE.

were you able to send whatever they asked for?

3 minutes ago, AnGeLxX said:

No I have not filed the N-400. They waived my fees on the I-90 and can use the same biometrics from my ROC. I requested an expedite over the phone but haven't heard from them back the only update I see online is this: 

 

Case History

• 06/15/2018
  

  On June 15, 2018, your request to have your case expedited, referral number XXX  was completed.

• 06/15/2018
  

  On June 15, 2018, we sent a response to your request to have your case expedited, referral number XXX

• 06/14/2018
  

  On June 14, 2018, your request to have your case expedited, referral number XXX, was assigned to an officer for response.

It is really unfortunate. Pl be after them till you get your card. I don't know why they are taking such a long time for reissuance.

On 7/20/2018 at 1:25 PM, fouzimedfouni said:

yes I filed N400 back in January 1st, 2018, and I got an interview back in may 3rd back I did not take my wife with me so they asked me if she's in the lobby so they can call her and proceed with with both applications I751 and N400. Unfortunately,  my wife wasn't there so they had to reschedule, and that's what happened. A month after, we had our I751 interview and I was approved but the case got complicated because I can't schedule a N400 interview unless I have my Green Card in hand. I have not heard anything from them since the approval letter..........it is really annoying because they keep sending me updates about case being transferred here and there but nothing about the production of the card. WHAT A MESS!!

Did your friend receive his? if so, how long it took him to get it? 

Thank you in advance  

What does Tier 2 officer says, does he say that system shows your case as approved.

why your conditional card took 18 months after your interview, any red flags ?

1 minute ago, AnGeLxX said:

Hey, no I still don't have my green card. I had to file the I-90 so I did on June 1.  I had a RFE for my ROC but I got approved without a interview. 

What is the developments in your I-90

have you applied your N-400, is yes what is the developments there

On 7/24/2018 at 2:17 AM, BECCA123 said:

@AnGeLxX  I am in the same situation, I got approved in April but still no card. They said they sent the card but never got anything. They can't even provide a tracking number.  I've submitted 2 service requests and still nothing. UGGGH

On 7/16/2018 at 11:34 PM, fouzimedfouni said:

my I751 was approved on May 30th, my green card never been produced. I received an update today it shows that my application was transferred to another office and it's being in an "initial review" ..........What the heck is going on!!!!!!!! did anyone of you fellows faced that situation!!!!!!!!!!! thank you

 

 

Have you got your card?

On 7/24/2018 at 2:17 AM, BECCA123 said:

@AnGeLxX  I am in the same situation, I got approved in April but still no card. They said they sent the card but never got anything. They can't even provide a tracking number.  I've submitted 2 service requests and still nothing. UGGGH

Hello BECCA

have you got your green card

were you interviewed at a field office before your approval?

On 7/21/2018 at 8:06 PM, AnGeLxX said:

I have heard 1-2 weeks? I'm one of the unlucky ones and haven't received mine since I was approved in April.   Congratulations on your approval!! I hope you get your Green card soon. 

Hello AnGeLxX

have you got ur green card.

were you interviewed before your approval

My case was approved about 10 days ago . Can anyone advice as to how much time it takes for a 10 year old card to arrive.

On 4/19/2018 at 10:47 AM, qan714 said:

Hi,

I'm a Nov 2016 filer. I also filed N-400 in Dec 2017.

I finally got a letter from the USCIS asking for more evidence, and they scheduled an interview for us in May.

Has anyone been to an I-751 interview? Can you please share your opinion?

 

I don't know what to expect, and we are considering having a lawyer with us on the interview date (just because it has been a struggle since the beginning of this whole process).

I'd like to hear your experience/ opinions/ insights on this topic.

 

Thank you.

What kind of struggle did you have since beginning.

On 3/30/2018 at 10:14 AM, martincook said:

Hi there. Anybody from December filer at Vermont still waiting for approvals?

any communication received in this regard.

Is any December Vermont filer still waiting ?

Hi there. Anybody from December filer at Vermont still waiting for approvals?

any communication received in this regard.