shkabaan

56 minutes ago, Zoubir2000 said:

MamaBoyz said "My case update is indicating 2 months for a decision to be made", then shkabaan also said that he sees the same for his mom!  May I ask where do you guys see these updates indicating 2 months for a decision to be made? Thanks!

On myUSCIS website there’s a tab for myProgress

1 hour ago, Crazy Cat said:

Your parents are each a separate case.  I would add the marriage certificate.  Since they are at different processing centers, do this:

1.  Hold the first case to be approved at NVC by not paying fees and submitting document.

2.  When BOTH cases are at NVC, pay the fees and submit documents for both cases.

3.  Contact NVC and the consulate to request they be interviewed together.

Good luck. 

My parents also have separate service centers (Cali and Vermont). I submitted the exact same documents for both including marriage certificate. 
 

I was eventually gonna as this question about joint interview at some point. Thanks for this advice! 

28 minutes ago, Zoubir2000 said:

Filed online on 10/18. Receipt # starting with IOE, I guess it means it'll be processed "digitally", what ever that is?! In other words I'm not sure what center it landed in!

 

Any idea guys?

 

Thanks!

Welcome! Yup all online filers should have IOE prefix but if you open up the notice they sent/uploaded under Documents you will see the service center name at the bottom of the page. 
 

Also, anybody getting emails everyday about action on the case? I’ve been getting an email every morning since I filed without any update. I’m not expecting any and wasn’t gonna look before at least 4-6 months but these emails keep reminding me lol 

3 hours ago, MamaBoyz said:

My case update is indicating 2 months for a decision to be made, I don't know how accurate this number is. How many months is it showing for you guys?

 

 

 

 

Hey! Yes both my cases are showing 2 months although one of them (CSC) moved to “Actively being reviewed” but the other (VSC) is still showing “USCIS received.”
 

I read a few Reddit posts about what this new myProgress tab is and most people say they didn’t see a change in their timeline and it took the full 12-14 months as it says on the Processing Times website but a handful of them had applications approved within 2-6 months so it’s all luck I guess haha

Hello! Thanks for starting a thread! I just applied for my mum and dad 10/9. They got California and Vermont service centers assigned. 

1 hour ago, dAmbee said:

Hi, Did my N400 Citizenship interview on 11/23/2021 Memphis, TN. Now waiting on line for oath ceremony to schedule. Any Idea when can I expect to get it???

Applied for N400: May 10, 2021

Fingerprint Appointment: October 18, 2021

Pass the Interview : November 23, 2021

Waiting on Oath Ceremony

Congratulations!

keep an eye on your USCIS Tracker app or the website whatever you use. Generally it’s scheduled within 6 weeks of the interview and notice is sent at least 30 days out from what the IO told me. Maybe +/- 2 weeks depending on the city/state I would think. 

17 minutes ago, applerose said:

On October 28 they scheduled it for December 1 but then November they de-scheduled it and gave me December 3. I forgot to update that. 

Oh okay gotcha!

That sucks that they didn't have documents in order after they sent interview notices.

Wishing the best for you!!

Hey guys, got approved at my interview today! 

Arrived on time for appt at 1:15pm. Columbus Field Office.

Took about 15 mins. IO asked for GC, DL, Passport, put me under oath asked when I got married, if still married, if my wife lives with me, asked me to describe what is oath of allegiance.

Tests:

Read: What do we pay to the government?

Write: We pay taxes.

Civic:

Q1: Who was the first president?

Q2: What does "rule of law" mean?

Q3: How many years does a Senator serve per term?

Q4: How many years does a President serve per term?

Q:5 Who is the command in chief of the military?

Q6: Name one Native American tribe.

Next, Yes/No questions.

We asked each other some small talk questions along the way and that was it. She gave me a sheet of paper that said she's approving the application and that Oath will be scheduled at a separate location and notice will be sent. She said if no questions, I'm good to go.

10 minutes after leaving: "Oath ceremony will be scheduled"

1 hour after leaving: "Oath ceremony notice was mailed"

Updated my timeline and 'signature' for more info.

Best of luck to everyone!

4 hours ago, applerose said:

Congratulations. I went for mines today but I was told that my file wasn’t there and they’ll have to reschedule it again. That’s 6 hrs worth of driving. He said he doesn’t know why they didn’t do it when I did my removal of conditions 

Hey @applerose sorry to hear that. This is probably a typo on VJ but your citizenship timeline says your interview was scheduled for 12/01 but you said you went today? Hopefully you didn’t confuse the dates, unlikely but just I was just wondering. 
 

Hopefully it gets sorted quickly for you 🤞🏽 

3 hours ago, Leenak said:

Hello everyone!why I am not able to check my status on account.it happened to anyone else or just me?

I’m able to log in and check status.

2 hours ago, boston_immi said:

 

 

Can someone help me. How long from filling N-400 to get biometric? I can file Aug 17 but I am out of town Sept 25 - Oct 3 so I don’t want to file too soon and miss bio apt (because rescheduling can be a nightmare and can take longer)

 

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It’s almost impossible to guess when or if you’ll need biometrics done. If you haven’t had biometrics done by USCIS (inside the country) and only in a US consulate, it’s almost guaranteed you’ll need an appointment. Otherwise, if you do get a reuse it may be the same day as you submit or within the first week from what I’m seeing. If you don’t, then it’s anyone’s guess how long it might take for you to get an appointment notice. Let’s say you do get it, I’ve seen a trend of getting an appointment notice within 1-2 months of applying and the appointment date is within 1 month of the notice. It’s really hard to make any guesses with USCIS to be honest. Apologies if this is not helpful. I know a few people here on VJ and some friends from Boston who’ve applied this year and most got biometrics reuse right away after applying. 

11 hours ago, RS_ said:

Hi All, 

 

I’m wondering what list of documents did you attach online to the N400 application? I’ll be applying based on the 3 year rule and a list of documents would be greatly appreciated. 
 

Thank You

Hi! 
 

if you’re submitting online, then it will specifically ask you for specific documents in their own sections like:

copy of LPR card,

marriage certificate,

USC Spouse’s birth certificate,

if you’re a male and fulfill the criteria, then proof of selective service registration,

and tax documents.

Apart from this, there is an additional supporting documents section where you can add whatever. I added:

our joint lease agreement,

spouse’s US passport bio page,

one debit card statement PDF since 01/2021,

and one credit card statement PDF since 01/2021, where we have joint ownership.

Also filing under 3 year rule! Hope this helps! Good luck! 

3 hours ago, Savva said:

Hey you guys!!!!! My interview was scheduled, got a notification this morning for August 17th!!!!!

Congratulations Savva! Happy to hear!!

4 minutes ago, bsd058 said:

See here: 

 

Thanks! Just came across this last night as I was browsing VJ. So looks like all that stuff with bonafide marriage proof and tens of pages worth of personal stuff and all is not needed for N-400. Just some financial and tax documents etc. This seems easy enough if I can ever get into the IRS transcripts account. That’s the only thing I’m having issues with currently. Also, odd that it doesn’t say photographs are optional on that page there I thought it was only required if you’re outside the country. 
 

Appreciate your response btw!

3 hours ago, KayDeeCee said:

I don't know what specific issues you are having, but I was having a hard time getting everything verified because I was not receiving the confirmation emails from them. I switched to using a gmail account and the email confirmations came right away. Didn't have any issues receiving the confirmation texts to my phone though, so if that is your only issue, then I am of no help there, sorry.

Yeah I’m having issues with verification too. Email came through fine but I put my phone number in without dashes or anything and it says “can’t be verified” some people have suggested using xxx-xxx-xxxx format with dashes and some have said I need to send a text to IRS short-code 77958 to opt-in for password service before they can send a text so I did that. But right now my account creation is locked for 24 hours because I tried 3 times already. Didn’t know there was a limit on there. I’ll try again tonight having done a couple of those suggestions and see how it goes.
Thanks for your response! 

Hey guys!

anybody know of a thread on VJ or care to do a quick rundown of the documents you uploades outside the required 3-4 documents that are listed on USCIS website? For online filing I don’t wanna overkill but I’m curious what’s some popular evidence for filing based on 3 year married rule. 
 

Thanks!

On 3/2/2021 at 4:17 PM, SusieQQQ said:

You don’t upload your tax return and W2, you get tax transcripts from the IRS and upload those. For most people those are not more than a few pages per year. https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript 

If you are not naturalizing based on marriage you don’t need those anyway (you mention a divorce decree)

Hey!

I’m having issues with getting my phone number verified at the IRS transcripts account webpage so I decided to send tax returns instead since it says this on USCIS website:

Is there a reason you recommend otherwise and/or is it a bad idea to send the returns? I won’t be sending a ton of evidence apart from what’s required and maybe add it in supporting documents if i do have something outside of the required stuff.

Thanks!

Welcome!
 

My window opens next weekend. Getting all the paperwork together this week to file right away! 

Started a thread for July filers…my window opens next week. Feel free to join:

This forum is to start early discussion around N-400 for July 2021 filers and to be in touch with other filers to learn about progress and any new updates. Not sure if there's already a thread but I think the mods will probably merge this if there is. I couldn't find one upon quick search.

10 minutes ago, Savva said:

Hey Shkabaan, the only people that have that DOS are people that were approved for their first green card at the embassies over the world, if you adjusted your status in the US, so you don't have that number

Oh okay got it. Yeah my case was an AOS so I guess it doesn’t apply.
 

Thanks, Savva!

Anyone know if DOS Case ID is the same thing as the case number (aka I-551 Number which is on the back of the permanent resident card)? It asks for DOS Case ID while trying to verify the online account before filing for N-400.

Thanks!

On 3/26/2021 at 8:28 AM, shkabaan said:

Some good news for Nebraska cases (LIN). I received notification today that my card is being produced. This is the third update so far. 
 

7/24/2020: Filed I-751

10/15/2020: Fingerprints applied

03/25/2021: New card is being produced

 

Not sure when the card will arrive but I will post an update. 
 

Hoping to hear good news from more VJ members soon! 🤞🏽 

 

Received my card in the mail today. On to N400 threads now 😋

Best wishes for everyone waiting on their cases!

Some good news for Nebraska cases (LIN). I received notification today that my card is being produced. This is the third update so far. 
 

7/24/2020: Filed I-751

10/15/2020: Fingerprints applied

03/25/2021: New card is being produced

Not sure when the card will arrive but I will post an update. 
 

Hoping to hear good news from more VJ members soon! 🤞🏽 

12 hours ago, notantifun said:

Oh wow. That's a pain. I just thought that since the wait time is painfully long for pretty much any application now, why not file as soon as you can, if budget is not an issue. Since it's not required to be approved for I-751 I was planning on filing mine as soon as I'm eligible this June. Now hearing this, it's a little disheartening. I was hoping USCIS will start picking up speed with the new admin at least. My I-751 has been stuck in transferred status for close to 4 months now.

 

Yeah it’s really annoying that they let you file but then there’s no way to know if the interview will happen even if it’s scheduled. Don’t worry hopefully you’ll hear something before June that will give you a better idea of when to file N400, preferably soon! 

Yes, I-751 has been really slow lately for most except SRC cases, which seems to be moving fast. I’ve even seen a couple WAC cases approved but none from LIN, which is mine haha. But yeah I’m not gonna fret until Christmas, after which I might be a little concerned if I don’t hear anything lol. It’s been stuck at “fingerprints applied” for 4+ months.