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@Amadia Yes, it was in the N-400 Citizenship Through Naturalization group.

I just searched West Palm Beach

Someone that filed in January at WPB already got an interview that was canceled and then got re-scheduled and attended it and completed it.

How is this possible when I filed in December and haven't even received my first interview? This doesn't seem right.

Might have to call them again.

@Amadia Don't worry too much.

I called and was told mine is also at NBC and I was told there is no specific reason it hasn't been moved to WPB yet - Just delays from COVID.

2 hours ago, Amadia said:

I had an inkling to call USCIS this morning but I'm now getting a chance to post about it here @Giovanna024 @JamesFL @sdultra 

Here goes....I called USCIS to inquire on my application with the explanation that the online account updates are non-existent and/or inaccurate and that progress on applications are happening WITHOUT any updates on the online accounts but only by calls into USCIS customer service line or snail mail.

I spoke with a lovely agent named Chelsea who was very helpful in providing info on my case. This time, I allowed her to speak about my case without letting her know of the updates other agents shared with me on previous calls.

She told me that the status of my case right now is that I am put in line for an interview since early January (I'm aware), she said that the West Palm Beach FL field office has not sent them any scheduling calendar for interviews just yet and (here's the kicker!) offices in Florida have NOT RESUMED NORMAL SERVICES AND WILL DO SO ON OR AROUND JULY 13, 2020.

She told me that the offices are only open at bare minimal capacity and performing emergency services only and no face-to-face services, even though Florida offices are not listed under the USCIS Office Closure page, they are technically still closed to the general public. This pertains to all USCIS field offices in south Florida - West Palm Beach, Miami, Tampa, Oakland Park, Hialeah, etc.

Thank you for the update.

Not the news I wanted to hear but at least we have some confirmation now.

1 hour ago, Amadia said:

Yes, applies to all mailed and electronically filed applications. 

Whenever I check this forum I'm hoping that you get your interview since you're ahead of me at the same office.

Did anyone see the webinar? I signed up but they didn't send me a link.

Please post key points

I've never heard of a waived N400 interview. However I did have my second GC interview for the 10 yr card waived and got the GC sent in the mail, while still thinking I was waiting for my interview.

I am also interested to know if anyone/any field office has scheduled an interview for someone that didn't originally receive their interview date.

7 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

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It says you quoted my post but didn't see what you said.

Maar ek het gesien jys ook van RSA

On 5/21/2020 at 4:19 PM, Giovanna024 said:

Sorry for crashing your World 😔

Mine crashed too😁 but since people are getting new scheduling dates about Oath I am exciting waiting for interview notice to be arriving soon. 

 

There is no need USCIS to keep continueing been closed since everything is opening.

Yeah, I'm hoping to see someone post that they have received an interview notice soon.

27 minutes ago, Scandi said:

So? I'm certainly not in a hurry. 🤷

So my point is that this thread is for DECEMBER FILERS 2019.

Of course you are not in a hurry because you have a 0% chance of being able to vote this year.

16 hours ago, Scandi said:

Nah, the interview should be in person. How else will they know if someone is standing behind the camera and giving the applicant the answers to the questions? Cheating is easily done that way, that shouldn't be possible.

Great, I saw you applied in April - At this rate you'll be lucky if you get an in-person interview by next year May - Especially in Los Angeles.

For anyone interested, I wanted to share an interesting article regarding remote naturalization ceremonies being pushed to USCIS.

https://www.niskanencenter.org/uscis-should-hold-remote-naturalization-ceremonies-during-the-covid-19-crisis/

Well, Trump just temporarily banned immigration into USA. Thoughts?

13 minutes ago, jamrep said:

The only problem with interviewing by Skype is that whenever you go in for your naturalization interview you are fingerprinted again for verification .

How would they verify that its u?

That'd be an issue up to USCIS to solve.

Realistically it's not very difficult to confirm identity, considering they took your photo at Bio Appt and the interview would be on Skype video.

They could also impose certain restrictions on the interview (Have to be in an empty room and show the room via video before starting - Or really whatever they want)

I think it's a good starting idea, and if USCIS had any better ideas or improvements to add to that it'd be better than ending all interviews until an undisclosed date.

Especially right after having a huge scandal about their processing times.

Just my opinion.

11 hours ago, soso723 said:

My thoughts exactly!

 

This what I wrote to the Florida sentaors and the representative today:

 

Dear Marco,

USCIS announced today that it will no longer provide in-person services to immigrants at its local offices. This includes lawful permanent residents who have already applied for US citizenship and now can no longer attend any interviews or oath ceremonies, effectively halting their legal path to citizenship. Please introduce legislation that will allow naturalization of lawful, law abiding  and skilled permanent residents without the requirement of physical presence. You should allow conducting interviews and oath ceremonies over Skype or Facetime. Keeping the citizenship path open  will enable  current permanent residents to apply for federal jobs in these times of need and also vote in this year's crucial presidential election.

Best wishes,

 

Great letter that needs to be sent by as many people as possible.

Someone should share this with other threads (Jan, Feb, March.. Filers), so that they can do it too, and not just those that filed in December.

Thank you

On 2/28/2020 at 2:37 PM, Jack&Jill said:

My visajourney finally came to an end today.  I took my oath this morning at a local elementary school. There were 70 of us, from 35 different countries. The ceremony itself lasted approx. 2 hours, however, the applicants were required to arrive 1.5 hours early before the start time for submission of questionnaire that came with N-445 oath letter, seat assignment etc. 

 

From start to finish, the N400 process took less than 3 months. For those of you waiting, just hang tight. You are almost there. Wish you all the best! 

Wow, that has to be one of the fastest turn-around times on an N-400 application nationwide.

Congratulations on your journey being over.

Hoping for further updates from other fellow December filers.

Hi @Amadia

I've also filed N400 at WPB around 2 weeks after you - Still waiting on interview.

Please keep me updated if you get scheduled.