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    Anyone any N400 progress from Philadelphia area?

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    On 6/29/2021 at 12:38 AM, Theroots said:

    Still a long way to go in Philly. Net reduction of pending applications 1,185. *Sigh* 

     

    https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/reports/N400_performancedata_fy2021_qtr1.pdf

    Q1 Oct1-Dec31(Philly) Pending applications 25,884

     

    https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/reports/N400_performancedata_fy2021_qtr2.pdf

    Q2 Jan1-March31 (Philly) Pending applications 24,699

    Meanwhile the adminstration is going all out to push for more naturalizations, which is quite perplexing given the backlog. Plenty of statements but zero about reducing the backlong. And Philadelphia is particularly egregious for the area it covers, which is smaller than than Houston and Dallas.

    Anyone any N400 progress from Philadelphia area?

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    1 hour ago, Theroots said:

    Oh ok, thanks for the update. I guess the wait is on…hopefully some magic happens by the end of the year. I will like (or be privileged) to travel to my home country in December holding my 🇺🇸 passport (wishful thinking) LOL

    Well you never know, it's possible, they've taken fingerprints already which is quite positive. This admin is making small changes to reduce processing times but I suppose it will take time to see any effect.

    Anyone any N400 progress from Philadelphia area?

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    2 hours ago, Theroots said:

    Hello y’all…Any updates from Philly N400 processing? Filed Feb 9th 2021, Biometric reuse March 1st 2021 and nothing since. I opened an SR last week and got the response: Your application has been entered into the system which schedules applicants for interviews at the local field office. Philly seems really slow. My estimated time completion time is 13 months Any updates will be appreciated.

    Philly is the one of the slowest in the country , 13 months in philly is normal.

    Just submitted the N-400... how long until I become a citizen?

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    On 4/13/2021 at 8:34 AM, SusieQQQ said:

    A semi-permanent increase of that magnitude maintained each year for a few years - as was seen-  with the same amount of people doing the processing, of course the backlog worsens each year and times lengthen with that until applications start falling again. Then you got the Covid shutdowns and not fully reopening to exacerbate it just as it looked like the volume effect was dissipating.

    LOL. OK. 

    Just submitted the N-400... how long until I become a citizen?

    in US Citizenship General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by PhillyNatz

    9 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

    My daughter got one, they must have just started with them.

     

    It seems to me a 25% or so increase in annual n400 applications from pre Trump to the Trump era is a way more likely explanation than an unrelated public charge form that was in effect for a few months from late 2019, but hey, you do you.

     

     

    So you're saying a 25% increase in applications led to a 100-200% increase in processing times?

    Just submitted the N-400... how long until I become a citizen?

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    8 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

    The i944 came in and out so briefly it barely had an effect, certainly not on the scale of the time period you’re looking at. Plus the i944 is not relevant for n400 anyway. Data, data, data. Logic, logic, logic. 
     

     

    So what you’re saying is an increase in processing times for other applications doesn’t impact the n400 processing times?

     

    Can you shed some light on how that’s possible? The employees are a pooled set of resources are they not? It’s not a dedicated team working only on N400s. 

     

    Just submitted the N-400... how long until I become a citizen?

    in US Citizenship General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by PhillyNatz

    9 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

    It’s a fallacy that the administration speeds up or slows things down like that. Yes, initially under Trump it slowed down dramatically, but if you look at the numbers you’ll see that there was a massive surge in applications (presumably from people scared he’d take green cards away), and that was the principle reason for the huge backlog that initially built up. Then there was COVID which exacerbated it, but if you look at the history of threads here you will see that when offices reopened after the Covid shutdowns (still under Trump obviously) there was a concerted push to focus on N400s, to the extent people were being phoned to ask if they could make short notice (a couple of days) interviews, and many offices switched to same day oath ceremonies too. Trump certainly was not directing that focus, Biden couldn’t have made that any faster if he’d tried, and he also can’t make the backlog magically disappear. (Yes they could hire more people but uscis is fee funded and I guess you know what happened when they tried to raise fees last year... so many people happy fees didn’t go up but can’t have your cake and eat it)

     

     

    I have to disagree with you here on all counts, everything you’ve stated here is false. 
     

    1. The increase in processing times was NOT primarily due to an increase in applications. Was there an increase in applications, yes but that wasn’t the reason for the 3x increase in processing times. 
     

    I have looked at the numbers,  I’ve looked at the data, and detailed analysis that organizations have put out there. To simply say that trump has nothing to do with increase in processing times is inaccurate. There was an onerous increase in paperwork including the i944, and uscis funds were diverted to ICE, among other things. 

    Read the data - I’m not talking about bleeding heart liberal organizations. Anyone who understands data can see the correlation in the increase in processing times.  Even the Cato institute which is NOT a pro immigration organization lays out what changes contributed to the backlog increase. There’s a lot of reports out there I suggest you read it. 
     

    Data, Data, Data.  
     

    2. In Biden’s EO he specifically called out reducing naturalization times so yes, I expect that there will be some reduction. Will it definitely happen? As I said, that’s anyone’s guess. 
     

    Read his specific EO. 

     

     

    Just submitted the N-400... how long until I become a citizen?

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    9 hours ago, Colbert Report said:

    Hello, I just submitted my N-400.  I believe the next step will be biometrics followed by an interview.  Does anyone know how long the actual wait times for these things are?  I've read online that it can take 12-18 months but my lawyer told me that it is likely far less of a wait.

    It's really difficult to say, as everyone has pointed out the official posted times are online. Having said that, is it possible that under the new administration that processing time will quicken? It's possible, but whether it will happen or not is anyone's guess. There is some anecdotal information of people having processed sooner but there's so many variables.

    Anyone any N400 progress from Philadelphia area?

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    12 hours ago, mcssae7883 said:

    Good morning,

     

    To those who took their Oath in this office, were they strict with not having anyone with you inside?  My husband is hoping to be a part of it, and we got 2 small kids, too.  If not, they would need to stay in the car again.  During my interview, the letter said no one is allowed but me, but I saw several people with either their spouses or whole family with them in the waiting room (I observed only one person is the interviewee from those groups).

     

    Thanks in advance for the responses.

     

     

    No one else is allowed. 

    The second impeachment of Donald Trump thread

    in Current Events and Hot Social Topics

    Posted · Edited by PhillyNatz

    5 hours ago, Lucky Cat said:

    So, they just voted to impeach Trump again.......exactly how does this, in any way, help the Democrats?????  These people are nuts.....

     

    Given that there were also 10 republicans who voted for it, no, it doesn't help the democrats in any way. But I suppose the deep state "got to them". Edit : The deep state or whatever deranged theory people have to rationalize things these days.

    Anyone any N400 progress from Philadelphia area?

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    16 minutes ago, Universe said:

    Thanks. Good luck with yours!

    There were very few people in waiting room who were all practicing social distance. They were allowing those to enter only whose interview was within 15 minutes. My interview started at 3:16 pm;hence, it was right on time as i was scheduled for 3:15 pm. The interview was conducted in a room with a plastic see through screen in between IO and me. Hers voice was coming clear so there was no need of speaker/any device. I hope that I answered all your questions

     

     

    Thank you, appreciate it. 

    Anyone any N400 progress from Philadelphia area?

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    1 hour ago, Universe said:

    I got my interview test cleared today.

     

     

    I went up second floor for interview. The oath wil be held on first floor. One thing that i want everyone to have is Quarters  to park on street otherwise pay $20 for fully day parking. It won’t take more than 2 hours. It costs a quarter for 15 minutes. 
    as soon as I entered, i went through full screening.  I was asked the following questions:

    1. Who is the commander in chief of the military?

    The President

    2. When must all men register for the Selective Service?

    between 18 and 26

    3. The federalist supported the passage of U.S. constitution. Name one of the writers?

    James Madison

    4. What is the name of national anthem?

    The Star-Spangled Banner

    5. There were 13 original states. name three

    new york, New Jersey and Pennsylvania 

    6. Name one branch or part of the government 

    congress

    i was told to read “who was the first president?”

    i was told to write “ George Washington was the first president”

    i was told to write it all on ipad, pen wasn’t needed at all. It will be required in oath. Very nice staff. 

    other than that, i wasnt asked to show any documents besides green card, passport and driving license. She verified all the addresses that i have lived during three years. She went over section 12 ‘s yes and no questions. She told me that most likely, oath will be on November 6; got to wait for its letter

    hopefully, it helps others who are waiting !

     

    Congratulations. 
     

    What was the layout like? Did you speak to someone behind a screen? Were there a lot of people in the waiting area?

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