rebnoe

On 3/28/2024 at 7:02 PM, Robbernosky said:

Finally naturalized today. Wanted to share my experience at the Moakley Courthouse if this helps others.

 

The time written on the letter was 12:30 and we showed up around 12:00. It took about 20 minutes to clear through both security (they take your cellphones and water bottles) and to check in with USCIS staff. Then the families and immigrants are separated into two attached but separate rooms (separated only by glass). We sat around waiting for the judge for about an hour until they entered the room at 1:30. After fairly routine and quick proceedings (~20 minutes) the immigrants were released to pick up their certificates. 

We have our oath coming up soon too in the Moakley courthouse.  I’m confused because online it says the ceremony is 1:30 but the letter says 12:30.  I’m wondering what time to have family and friends show up?

2 hours ago, TastyCake said:

 

How did you find out? Did you check your online account and noticed the status change? Or did you receive something via U.S. mail?

 

Are you set up for text updates on your case? Did you receive a text update?

I got a text alert and then checked the website, which had the interview scheduled letter under documents. I have not gotten it in the mail yet

I checked today and I have a citizenship interview scheduled for March 5!! 

Congrats @Robbernosky!!!! I hope its a combo for you.

I checked the website today and I have been scheduled an interview for March 5!! 

On 1/22/2024 at 2:52 PM, zanzala said:

Hi! It was exactly what happened to us on January 3rd. Check your documents section online and see if there is any new notice from USCIS. That's where the interview scheduling notice was posted.

 

No documents yet, but I will keep an eye out!! 

On Jan 18 2024 my case status changed. It still says  "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS" but with a date of Jan 18 2024.  Previously since June 2022 it said the same, just with the June date.

The estimated time also changed too. It now says "Estimated time* until case decision: approx. 7 months" Previously said that it was taking longer than expected. 

Did this happen to anyone else?

On 1/19/2024 at 10:53 AM, Robbernosky said:

Case was updated to the same status of "Active review" yesterday. Unsure if that means an interview will actually shake out or if that's the result of filing a case inquiry. We will see.

The same thing happened to me! On Jan 18 2024 it now states "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS." Previously since June 2022 it said the same, just with a different date. The estimated time also changed too. It now says "Estimated time* until case decision: approx. 7 months" Previously said that it was taking longer than expected. 

How did you file a FOIA to see if anything is holding up the N400?

On 1/5/2024 at 9:10 PM, Old_Glory said:

Many folks who filed in 2020, 2021 and maybe 2022 were subject to this 

 

https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/12/us/immigration-records-lawsuit-limestone-caves-cec/index.html

 

what moved their cases was filling a FOIA including the wife of a friend. There may be some old posts going around about unlocking their case with a FOIA request. Can only help.  Good luck. 

Thank you for this info! When I looked into FOIA request, I came across this related to USCIS: https://www.foia.gov/agency-search.html?id=da7c02bc-3ae8-4a09-ad94-48fdbb2bcc6f&type=component

I already filed 2 online service requests due to the case being outside of normal processing times, but still nothing. 

On 1/4/2024 at 9:35 PM, zanzala said:

Have you tried submit congressional inquiry? Service request and ombudsman? I can't prove it that it helped, but it didn't hurt either. Forces them to look up the case.

 

 

That's going to be my next step! I have to travel out of the country in April.... so I will do this after that if I still hear nothing. 

On 1/3/2024 at 9:36 AM, zanzala said:

not sure what would that help! But as of today we actually have an update! interview scheduled for February!

Wow good news! We filed June 2022 and nothing yet

10 hours ago, Cata&Ben said:

 

Unbelievable! At least you have the permanent Green Card @rebnoe -

Yes, thankfully!

I submitted a request on Sept 11. I still have not heard anything

I am also in the Boston area and filed N400 June 2022, still have heard nothing! Also used the 3 year rule

Filed I751 May 2021, and it was approved Jan 2023 while my N400 was pending. At least I have the 10 year green card so travel isn't as difficult dealing with extension letter papers

On 9/7/2023 at 9:00 PM, Robbernosky said:

I filled out the paperwork here: https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/displayONPTForm.do?sroPageType=onpt&entryPoint=init

Thank you. I just filled it out too!

On 9/2/2023 at 1:56 PM, Robbernosky said:

Got the following response:

 

 

cc @rebnoe @zanzala

That's great! How did you make a case inquiry?

16 hours ago, Robbernosky said:

I have not been scheduled yet. Just made a case inquiry and will see if that results in anything. I'm guessing my i751 is jamming up the process. Will considering sueing USCIS soon to move that paperwork along.

We are also in the Boston area, filed June 2022 and still nothing as well! Keep me updated :)

Very frustrating! I am going to contact a senator in June (1 year mark) if I still hear nothing by then

I have been waiting for N400 interview since June 2022. My I-751 was filed May 2021 and approved Jan 2023. 

I now see "things are taking longer than expected" haha

On 1/30/2023 at 9:29 PM, Robbernosky said:

@Bob in Boston - I filed in May 2022. 

 

Had the same same day biometrics reuse that @rebnoe describes.

Still no movement over here... what about you @Robbernosky

1 hour ago, mytruelove18 said:

I uploaded everything and i brought it to the interview too.

on my online account i uploaded even pictures from 5 years relationships and put everything in a envelope but they didnt ask for nothing.

Thank you! I want to avoid printing out hundreds of papers that I submitted, but also don't want to take chances.

Hi all! I have been waiting for an interview for my N-400 since filing June 6, 2022. I have a question for you all on how you use the online tool "Your uploads." I have uploaded 144 documents at this time, and they include all the things required like American birth certificate of my wife, copies of green card, tax returns from all the years, proof of commingled finances (bills from every month, lots of joint bank account statements, etc) and proof of relationship (boarding passes from trips we've taken together). Does everyone upload tons of documents, or are people just uploading the things strictly asked for? 

Once the interview time comes, I do not need to bring hard copies of these documents since they are already provided (other than passports, green card, etc), is that correct? I'm just trying to get a feel as to how others are using the website.

Thank you!

Mine shows 22 days left, no interview scheduled yet!

I filed June 6 2022 and nothing yet (other than biometrics reuse on the same day of filing)

On 1/27/2023 at 12:34 AM, JosephRose said:

Thank you and sorry to hear about your case. I contacted the congressman to help me with my ROC that was still stuck in the biometric reused status and I had to do it because I already did my n400 interview. My IO was not able to approve me on the spot because my ROC case was not yet transferred to his jurisdiction and my ROC was already pass the processing time. My ROC was under LIN and I filed on April 28, 2021. I called the congressman just to talk to a real person after being answered by an AI when I tried to call LIN about the inquiry I submitted. Your case is different from mine. You are still lucky you got ROC approved without interview. Congratulations for getting your ROC approved. I think you will have to just wait patiently for your N400. Once it’s pass the processing times and it still not moving, then you can submit inquiry or call your congressman.

Thanks for the info  Congrats on the oath soon!