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See story at the link (June 17, 2019) here:
https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/uscis-aims-decrease-processing-times-n-400-and-i-485
 
USCIS will implement a national strategy to decrease differences in processing times based on location for Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Since the end of 2015, we have experienced an increase in processing times due to higher than expected volumes received during fiscal years (FY) 2016 and 2017 that did not decrease as originally projected. FY 2017 receipts were up 15.6% from FY 2016, and FY 2016 receipts were up 25.5% from FY 2015. The increased filing volumes did not affect our field offices equally, which resulted in some disparity in the processing times among field offices. As we shift caseloads between field offices to decrease processing times, we may schedule applicants to appear for an interview at a field office outside of their normal jurisdiction. Applicants may receive an interview appointment notice or other types of notices (such as a Request for Evidence) from a field office outside of their normal jurisdiction. However, these caseload changes will not affect where applicants attend their biometrics appointments. We will still direct them to the nearest application support center. Applicants should follow the instructions on any notices they receive from USCIS. USCIS remains committed to adjudicating applications, petitions, and requests for immigration benefits as effectively and efficiently as possible in accordance with all applicable laws, policies, and regulations while securing the integrity of the immigration system. If you have questions about an appointment notice we send you, you may contact the USCIS Contact Center.
 
This is encouraging news for those who resides in areas of the country were wait times are extremely long.
 
 

Great thank you so much for your help! 

Hi I think as long as you don’t get paid I think it’s ok. 

Hi everyone,
 
Just got out from my Biometrics Appointment now the waiting game begins for real, can’t wait to get My EAD combo package lol I know it will take long but we are one step closer.
 
Good luck!!
 
 

Hi everyone,
 
Just got out from my Biometrics Appointment now the waiting game begins for real, can’t wait to get My EAD combo package lol I know it will take long but we are one step closer.
 
Good luck!!
 
 

I sent mine through UPS and so far so good. 😕 

Hi Guys updating my timeline ...
 
mailed package through UPS 04/04/2019
UPS delivered package            04/05/2019
NOA’s Text Messages.             04/09/2019
NOA’s hard copies received.   04/12/2019
Bio Appointment Letter.           04/19/2019
Bio Appointment Date.             04/30/2019
 
Good luck to you all ☺️
 
Filing from New Jersey
B1/B2 Visa.

Hi Guys updating my timeline ...
 
mailed package through UPS 04/04/2019
UPS delivered package            04/05/2019
NOA’s Text Messages.             04/09/2019
NOA’s hard copies received.   04/12/2019
Bio Appointment Letter.           04/19/2019
Bio Appointment Date.             04/30/2019
 
Good luck to you all ☺️
 
Filing from New Jersey
B1/B2 Visa.

Received my Biometrics appointment in the mail today  

Same here!

I got an RFE because my joint sponsor was married filing jointly. Have his wife fill out form i1864a and they both will have to sign that. Also include the wife’s W2s for 2017 if she has any as well as proof of citizenship same as you did for the joint sponsor and also their marriage certificate. Sign the same way you signed for other documents just in case so that there is no confusion.