patsfan038

Hello all,

Newbie here. 

Application received: June 21

Biometrics taken: July 12

Estimated completion: November 2019

I live in MA. So my file will be processed by Lawrence field office (they also processed by conditional GC)

ROC still pending. My file was transferred from VSC to Potomac in early May and still no updates. Good luck to all!

59 minutes ago, idyllic420 said:

still nothing . patiently waiting 

same boat

24 minutes ago, Beddy2015 said:

80 days after transfer still nothing. 😒

 

Maybe next month will be my turn.

83 days and counting. I spoke to my lawyer this AM to get some clarity on the situation. She said that a bunch of clients of hers were transferred from VSC to Potomac in the April and May. A few have received their approval, a few got RFEs but a majority were still waiting for any news. She also said that another client, who was transferred to Potomac in  mid March, already has his N400 interview scheduled for the middle of August. He still hasn't heard a peep about his ROC. So he's expecting a combo interview. I applied for naturalization and had my biometrics 2 weeks ago. My online profile says 4 months (November) to completion. So I hope either way, I should have a decision by EOY. For those who are able and willing, I really recommend applying to N400 ASAP. Because for most of us, that is the final goal and 751 processing seems notoriously slow.

25 minutes ago, MassSteff said:

Any timeframe given will just be conjecture, no one really knows. Depending on where you filed, the most authoritative data point is the USCIS processing times website, which is ~2months lagging. 

Agreed. My case was transferred from VSC to Potomac 80 days ago. In theory, this was supposed to speed up the process but there hasn't been any update since the transfer. So YMMV

12 minutes ago, JonasSobieski said:

We're still waiting too.

 

In the meantime we filed N400 three weeks ago and already got biometrics done for that. I wonder if the two applications were already merged...

It is my understanding (based on my lawyer) that the applications don't merge until your N400 is ready for interview. At that point, if your 751 is already approved, then it is business per usual. If it isn't approved then the interview letter would indicate a 751-400 joint interview, so your spouse will have to accompany you as well.

40 minutes ago, Beddy2015 said:

I know it's confusing sorry it's not making any sense . In my case I just need the permanent card first. I want to leave the country  for couple months , and I don't want to do it with  the extension letter.  That's my main reason .  I'm hoping that I will get it sometimes this year. Then I'll worry about the citizenship process. 

Your N400  process seems that it will be quick enough. Good Luck. 

Understood! Good luck to you as well!

52 minutes ago, Beddy2015 said:

I know the two cases are different process. We didn't say the I751 will be on hold if apply for N400. The idea that the case will move faster once apply for N400 if 1751 is pending is not always 100% true since it all depends on the processing time of your local office for N400. Mine local office is about a year for N400  processing time that's why I want to wait to get green card first. Your friend was a lucky one to have an interview after 4 months. if my local office was that quick, I would apply. I'm eligible since June 23th. 

 I’m still a little confused so please bear with me 🙂 Your N400 will take one year regardless of your ROC approval status. So why not apply for citizenship and let the process run in parallel? What is the benefit of waiting for the 751 to be approved and then applying for the 400? You were eligible to apply in June 23rd so you already lost a month. I’m just trying to understand this approach. And it’s a genuine question so I mean no disrespect! In my case, I was eligible on June 14 and I filed immediately. I had my biometrics 2 weeks ago and the online status says 6 months. I hope that my 751 is approved by then, if not there is almost a certainty that I’ll have a combo interview (per my lawyer. She said it’s almost guaranteed to be a combo interview. Again it’s her opinion and she could be wrong). So in my case, I hope to have a resolution by end of the year. 

3 hours ago, Beddy2015 said:

I don't feel safe either with the extension letter.   I really want to start the process for N400 but I would hate to wait for another year without no 'valid' card. 

I'm not sure I follow the logic. N400 and 751 are two different application process. They can be running in parallel. Just because you applied for the N400 doesn't mean that your 751 will be put on hold. If the 751 gets approved before the N400 interview, then you proceed with the 'normal interview'. If 751 is not approved by the time you have your 400 interview, then the IO can conduct a joint interview (spouse should be present for this). Either way, I don't see a reason to wait for 751 approval to apply for the N400. If anything, the case will move faster. My colleague was in the same boat in 2017. His ROC was taking longer than usual. But he got his interview for N400 about 4 months after applying. The IO was able to approve the ROC and the 400 in the same interview. If he waited for the ROC approval, it could have taken months.

48 minutes ago, Beddy2015 said:

I was just thinking the same. Day 75 for me Nothing!  I used to see people to hear something back 30 to 60 days after transfer

It's just frustrating at this point. 

48 minutes ago, Beddy2015 said:

I was just thinking the same. Day 75 for me Nothing!  I used to see people to hear something back 30 to 60 days after transfer

It's just frustrating at this point. 

It sure is. I applied for the N400 and had my biometrics 2 weeks ago. There was no sense in waiting for the ROC to be approved. This way, they could do a combo interview. Anything to speed up the process.

Potomac transfer seems to be a snooze fest. It's almost 3 months since the transfer and no news yet.

29 minutes ago, war teacher said:

Bro we are all in this together I am hoping for everyone who haven't heard anything yet, this is your week! 🤟🏿👌🏿🍹🍺

24 minutes ago, art1976 said:

Where were you transferred???

I'm in the same category. Transferred to Potomac early May from Vermont. I did file for N400 and had my biometrics last week. My case file says expected completion in 4 months. So either I get 751 approved before my 400 interview, or it will be a combo. Either way, the clock is ticking

I had my biometrics appointment today for the N400. So waiting game #2 starts! I hope the 751 gets approved before my N400 interview. If not, it will be a combo interview.

4 hours ago, MatMi said:

Same here waiting for an update since transferred to potomac since may 3. No update since

I'm part of the same club

1 minute ago, MatMi said:

2 months after transfer to Potomac from Vermont. No update. Anyone got any approval from potomac

I'm still waiting. I applied for N400 and USCIS scheduled the biometrics for this Friday. I hope the 751 gets approved soon. If not, combo interview it is.

It has been little over 2 months since my file was transferred to Potomac from VT. Hopefully we should hear something soon.

1 hour ago, nya22 said:

Congrats @Angi and @krbha!

 

Mine has been stuck after being transferred to Potomac in the beginning of this month. Seeing others here it seems like Potomac isn't moving now. Fingers crossed our wait will be over in July!

Potomac transferee here as well (from Vermont). No movement since May 7th. I already applied for my N400 and got my biometric notice. Hopefully I'll hear something about ROC next month as well. Per my lawyer, a few of her clients got approval and they were transferred in May. So I hope we get some positive news in the next month.

13 hours ago, Marc_us82 said:

Just out of curiosity and not trying to be rude, why do some of you in such a hurry to  apply for N400 before the ROC is completed? Is it so that you can vote next year?

In my case, I work a Fortune 500 company and we have collaborative work in many parts of the world. My current project  is with a company in Israel and I'm expected to go to Tel Aviv once every few weeks. Problem is that for my Indian passport, Israel requires that i apply for a tourist visa. And they only provide a single entry, so in the past year, I've applied for the visa 6 times and its a hassle. It takes about 2 weeks to approve, so I really have to plan my visits. My USC colleagues can wake up today and fly out this afternoon if needed. I feel that I'm not able to grow professionally because of this restriction. Most of my teams ends up flying and I'd have to Skype in. That's the main reason I'd like to get a US passport ASAP.

1 hour ago, Amadia said:

Filing N400 while I751 is pending is fine but the joint interview is all based on the officer's discretion. I have seen some instances of members getting approved for N400 but because I751 is pending, they have a significant delay since ROC has to be approved before N400 can move forward.

Intersting. So for these applications, either they wait for the ROC to be approved, which may take much longer than usual, or file N400 and risk getting delayed because the ROC is not approved. Either way, there is a delay. You'd think that the ROC delay will not be an issue if they do a combo interview, but clearly that isn't happening to all the people. 

24 minutes ago, Beddy2015 said:

Finger cross we hear something soon. 

How many folks here are waiting for their 10 year GC to apply for N400? June 21, 2018 is my NOA date on 751. I use a lawyer and she recommended applying for naturalization, even if 751 is pending. Her logic is that 751 and N400 are on two separate 'piles' and just because you apply for naturalization, doesn't mean that you'll lose your spot in the 751 pile. By the time the N400 application is ready for interview (6-12 months in Boston), the 751 should have been adjudicated because of 18-24 month timeline. If it is still pending, then USCIS would conduct a joint 751-400 interview. Either way, there is no harm in applying for the N400 even if your 751 is pending. She said that 90% of her clients choose this route. So I'm having and my file prepared and will be submitting it this week.

FWIW, she told me that 5 of the 7 clients who are May 2018 filers  received their approval in the last 10 days. 3 of the 5 had their file transferred to Potomac from Vermont and all were marriage based. So she expects the June files to be adjudicated in the next 3-4 weeks.

2 hours ago, matt&angela said:

Thanks peppercosmo!

 

I have been researching as well and found that in the Philippines you can reclaim your citizenship .  However, it seems that SS benefits (at least at present) will be paid to green card holders in the Philippines.  My wife won't really need any of the other services allotted to her through citizenship (other than maybe easier travel with a US passport).  Since you can live comfortably on the US SS payments in the Philippines that is my main concern.  We are leaning towards not having my wife apply for US citizenship so we can own land.  If anyone has any thoughts I would love to hear them.

 

 

Your wife cannot live full-time in Philippines and maintain a US Green card. Unless I'm really misreading your situation. 

1 hour ago, Livkev said:

Hello all. June is approaching! Just wondering, who in this post here is ready for filing N-400 with I-751 pending? And filing online or paper? 

 

People keep saying filing N-400 can actually expedite the pending I-751, hope it's true. 

 

I plan to file N-400 online in June. I'm CSC filer and got nothing but bio-metric waived mail in March. 

 

Good luck to everybody. 

I'm in this boat. June 14th would be three month cutoff period for me, so I'm meeting my lawyers in the second week to go over the paper-work. My file was transferred to Potomac on May 3rd (from VT). So hopefully I'll know something in a month or so. I still plan to file the N400, and hope it expedites the 751 (per my lawyer, it dos to a certain degree)

51 minutes ago, MassSteff said:

@patsfan038 Also in MA here and I have an identical set of updates on the tracker. That it was transferred, received by a local office and then seemingly transferred again - twice! Thanks for your post.

Is your timeline similar to mine?

48 minutes ago, patsfan038 said:

Hello All,

 

Frequent lurker and a first time poster. I'm a June 2018 filer, living in MA. On May 3rd, I got a text saying that my case has been transferred and a new office has jurisdiction. I'm attaching two snapshots of my USCIS account. I called the CS# and my case has been transferred to Arlington, VA (Potomac service center). I got  NOA saying the same. My lawyer told me that if it went to my local office, then an interview is very likely and since it went ti Potomac, I should hear something in the next 60 days (she said most of her clients either get a RFE or approval). Obviously, I'm hoping for the latter. I'll be applying for N400 in the next month. . I was hoping to hear from fellow posters, who have a similar timeline.

 

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