Canadian87

On 1/31/2023 at 6:02 PM, phillyfiler13 said:

I'm bringing him for sure. Just wasn't sure if there's a chance for them to adjudicate my I-751 then as well when the file has never been transferred to another office (seems to be a case update a lot of people get, and I haven't). 

I didn't get that update either; in fact, I got a phone call from the local office a few days before the interview telling me to bring my spouse. Also worth mentioning that my I-751 file wasn't physically at the local office, he was scrolling through it on the computer, so I assume it was all scanned in. 

2 hours ago, phillyfiler13 said:

I have my N400 interview coming up next Wednesday, and my I-751 is still stuck at "case was updated to show fingerprints were taken" since October 2021. If it never updates to it being moved to a different office for processing, do I assume they won't be able to adjudicate both cases in the same day? I'm taking my spouse w/ me anyway and telling them I have a pending I-751 to let him in, and will have extra evidence w/ me so it's not an issue, but I'm just wondering if the case being moved is sort of a prerequisite for the local USCIS office being able to act on it. 

Bring your spouse, chances are it will be a combo interview. Mine was. They weren't able to approve my N400 on the spot, apparently they have to approve the I-751 first (but it was actually only approved two days before the oath ceremony). 

On 12/16/2022 at 1:10 PM, waterdog said:

Ours too in Dallas on Dec 8 combo interview. Both approved and status changed 1 day after interview to Oath Ceremony will be Scheduled.

Received a status update today...:Oath Ceremony Notices has been Mailed'. Looks like its going to be after the new year. Would have preferred it sooner, but at least now I have a date!

What's the average timeframe between when the status changes from 'Oath Ceremony will be Scheduled' to 'Oath Ceremony Notice has been Mailed'? My status changed on 12/10, I'm so close but now I'm just antsy to get it all done and over with. Anyone with previous experience on the timeline for the Tampa field office would be helpful too. 

23 minutes ago, MlovesG said:

Thank you fellow Canuck. That’s very concerning, as I have at least three reasons I don’t want to be a citizen anymore. Appreciate you. 

In that case on the 'bright side' your status will be legal while the application is pending. Wait until your inquiry date, and/or reach out to your state representative and ask them to intervene on your behalf?

4 minutes ago, MlovesG said:

Here’s a crazy question. What if I do apply for N-400 just to get the ROC? Better chance for combo interview where I don’t take the oath but paying an extra fee for acceleration?

++ the ETA for ROC is still another 2 years. I think the website said - don’t contact us until then. 

I've filed all of my applications with a lawyer but still did my own homework via this forum. One thing I've heard multiple times now (including from my lawyer) is that USCIS is basically not adjudicating I-751s anymore...they just wait for you to apply for N-400. The I-751 is at the very bottom of the list of priorities for them. Whether that's true or not, no one will know, but I find it interesting that I've heard it multiple times now, including from someone who deals with USCIS on a daily basis. 

I had my N-400 interview last week Thursday. It was a combo I-751/N-400 Interview. Both petitions were approved. However I only see the status of N400 has changed online to 'Oath Ceremony will be Scheduled'. 

Another step closer. Status changed to 'Recommended for approval...' to 'Oath Ceremony will be Scheduled' over the weekend (surprised to see USCIS working on weekends). Hoping the oath ceremony will be soon. The IO said they sometimes call people instead of mailing out a notice if the oath ceremony date is too close for the mail to arrive in time. Fingers crossed. 

However no movement on the status for the I-751; but I'm not too worried about that. The N400 is more important and we had the combo interview. 

Received a call from USCIS yesterday saying that my spouse has to come with me to the N400 interview. I assume this means it will be a combo interview since the I-751 is pending...I haven't seen any changes in its status though. Anyone else have had this, or heard about this happening?

On 12/4/2022 at 3:08 PM, OldUser said:

Good idea. Sometimes the security won't let the spouse in, but then IO may ask her to get inside for few questions, and security will let the spouse in.

As an update; received a call from USCIS requesting that my spouse come for the interview as well. I assume this means it will be a combo interview. 

22 hours ago, Mike E said:

It happens. However,  if you don’t prepare a a combo interview and it turns out to be a combo interview then you will delay your immigration journey. 
 

So at minimum your spouse should be close by and summonable 

Thank you. That is what I was going to do. Not sure if they will let her into the office with me, but worst case she will be waiting in the car in the parking lot. 

I have my N400 interview later this week, but I also have my I-751 pending still. A lot of people have commented about having a combo interview, but my notice doesn't say anything about it being a combo interview, nor has the status changed online. It still says 'I-751 Case has been received'. 

Has anyone else had experience with a non-combo N400 interview?

1 minute ago, HatoKo said:

Wow!!! Congratulations!! Can I ask which interview location you got? 

My local office is Tampa, FL. 

On 9/27/2022 at 6:37 PM, Vante said:

 

Mine shows 10 months as well. I’m in Raleigh NC. My lawyer said my office is moving rather fast N400s. My friend who lives in Tampa process took 4 months. Never know though. I’d take 6 months, even before the year is out if possible 😅

My timeline dropped to 9 months now. However, my lawyer told me that the average timeframe for the N400 in Tampa is apparently 5 months. So, fingers crossed that's the case! 

Just got the notice in the mail stating that they will reuse my biometrics. 

The online status also shows +/- 10 months until completion. Hoping it happens before that. 

4 minutes ago, OldUser said:

@Canadian87 let's hope you get a combo interview, otherwise N-400 is going to be stuck because of pending I-751

Hope so too; the lawyers seemed quite confident that will be the case. Fingers crossed. 

N-400 is officially received and being reviewed. Hoping this speeds things up. I was watching a video from an immigration lawyer who said that USCIS prioritizes N-400 applications, and I-751s are at the bottom of the list. 

Received my I-797C in the mail today. Was delivered on 9/12 and the notice is dated 9/16. My receipt number is also an 'IOE' number. My local office is Tampa and it seems like they're averaging 5-7 months (based on other people's timelines, not the USCIS processing timeline). 

Sent in my N400 application last Friday, it was received yesterday. Waiting for the check to clear and get the NOA1. 

We did it through our lawyers (for assurance) but I'm wondering if applying online would have had it 'received' earlier. Fingers crossed this gets some movement soon. 

I heard a rumor that they're sitting on the I-751 applications because they now people will apply for N400 soon; but not sure how true that is. 

Package was delivered to the lockbox in Chicago as of this morning. Now the waiting begins...again.

Starting a thread for all those applying for their N-400 in September. 

My application is currently with the lawyer, hope to submit it in the next week or so. Timeline is in my signature. 

Local office: Tampa, FL