1 minute ago, LJGC said:

I actually sent them an email that if would it be okay to reuse my biometrics, and I kept bugging them so that is why I got that response. 

Obviously they will never even get to the interview stage if they don't at least acknowledge biometrics, you're not even in the queue otherwise

2 minutes ago, LJGC said:

I sent them a message three times using the account log in, and finally that was their response. 

How long ago had you completed biometrics

1 hour ago, sweetadams said:

Sounds like your AO is one super-busy or I don't give a .... kind of person. With the massive roll out of biometric reuse last week, one would have thought you will get that at least after all the messages and letter.

 

Just keep bugging them till someone will do the needful.

 

or that the prior biometrics is too old so it's being held up for a higher level manager to make the call

My biometrics re-use was from 1.75 years ago

1 hour ago, millefleur said:

I've been writing them in the inbox, still waiting on another response. Was inbox also the contact method you used?

 

Still no updates here...

Have you gotten an update on biometrics? I did use the inbox feature of the online account

FYI if you applied a long time ago and have heard nothing back you need to contact them. I filed April 2020 and I emailed them 5 days ago asking to schedule biometrics and within 2 days they told me they would re-using prior biometrics (no fee refund!) and the interview should follow after that. Had I not followed up, they would have moved to the next step who knows when, probably in the summer

On 8/26/2020 at 3:31 PM, ShawnSpiker said:

Is it only two to three years?

I can not get all my taxes return for the last five years transcripts only till 2016.
What should I do?

Thanks.

 

Okay so first you need to take a step back and understand the law for applying for Naturalization. In order to gain citizenship, you have to qualify for an eligible category, whether it be marriage based (3 years permanent resident) or time based (5 years permanent resident) . When you elect a basis for action, you must demonstrate GOOD MORAL CHARACTER during that period. Good moral character means no arrests, you paid your taxes, you didn't engage in prostitution, you registered for the selective service, etc...  within that specific time period.

So as it relates to taxes, for marriage based you need to show you paid your taxes in the past three years, otherwise you need to show the past 5 years.  You can give them your own copies, or you can obtain an IRS transcript online and provide that to USCIS. You should also know that the USCIS and IRS do not talk to each other. The IRS  has refused to cooperate with immigration matters as a matter of process, so what you send the USCIS will not be verified with the IRS. But send in fake tax returns at your own risk, it is an extremely serious offense to materially provide false information to immigration and you could soon find yourself on a plane back to somewhere you don't want to go

21 hours ago, abfar said:

I'm curious, did you file N400 after 15 years of wait? Isn't the green card for that limited to 10 years max? Or it can be renewed after?

You can get an automatic renewal every 10 years for the rest of your life by filing the form

On 8/20/2020 at 4:03 PM, millefleur said:

Nine years ago?? Wow, you waited a while to apply for citizenship! What made you finally decide?

That's nothing, I waited 15 years. Mainly because I was behind on my taxes and just caught up, plus I wanted to avoid the $500 price hike

On 8/18/2020 at 9:31 PM, Aligator2020 said:

I strongly suggest you hire an attorney to guide you through the process.

You don't need a lawyer unless you have a problem with your application or you're not willing to take the time to carefully review all the procedures and requirements. I've done everything myself from the initial green card, to preliminary work / travel authorization, to N-400 and had zero problems. All the information is out there, lawyers are leeches in general no lawyer is going to turn down your request even if they know you don't need them

On 8/5/2020 at 1:43 AM, abfar said:

May 2020 filer here in NYC. Still waiting for Bio appt. No update yet for anyone I know in the May 2020 N400 filers thread.

One guy in the  April 2020 filers thread was notifies that they are using his biometrics from I-485 that is 6 years old! 

1 minute ago, Aligator2020 said:

I-485 6 years ago

wow that's really crazy

I had bio's done green card renewal in the past 2 years, if they gave you 6 years I have to think 2 years will be OK

4/21 N-400 NOA, NYC e-filed, no biometrics appointment yet. Anyone get one ?

On 8/12/2020 at 3:40 PM, Aligator2020 said:

All right April filers!! A bit of good news here

I ve been watching this thread since April 15 when I filed my N-400. I have received my receipt notice the same day (I filed online) but since then nothing has changed until today when I decided to check my USCIS website then I read the following:

 

NOTICE TO APPLICANT:  

 

Biometric Reuse

 

U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has received your form and is currently processing your application, petition, or request. This noticeinforms you that USCIS is able to reuse your previously captured fingerprints and other biometrics. USCIS will run the same security checks and useyour biometric data as in the past, however, it is not necessary for you to appear at a USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) for a biometricsappointment. The biometrics fee will not be refunded.
USCIS is continuing to process your application, petition, or request. USCIS will contact you in writing if any additional information is necessary to resolveyour case.
This notice is not an approval of your pending application, petition, or request.

 

So things are moving forward, I should emphasize that my local office is in Cleveland, the fastest local processing center in the nation.

What application was your previous biometrics for and when did you get those biometrics?

I got N-400 NOA 4/21 NYC, no biometrics scheduled and no updates except expected time went from December 2020 to January 2021

Are USCIS Biometric stations still shut down in New York City?

Still no Biometrics appointment for me, filed late April

On 6/11/2020 at 2:29 PM, Giovanni1 said:

The reduction in applications since 2017 is most likely due to the racist agenda of the current administration. It's probably too early to know the exact impact of the pandemic on immigration.

As far as I can tell all the immigration measures apply to all races equally

20 hours ago, Shaks said:

Hi all,

I have applied my n400 on may18th.waiting for biometric appointment. Estimated time is feb 2021 for my case. I have few speeding tickets since last 10 years.. I did not mention this any where in the form. Is it okay? I am worried about this..

You should have mentioned it. In New York state you can request your driving record for a small fee. I found all my traffic tickets over 25 years and itemized every single one on the n400 application ( I had about 7). Documentation is not required under $500 penalty. You're probably ok , but if you have anything over $500 that will be a big problem if they find out and you need to volunteer the documentation before they review your petition

USCIS Announces it Will Reopen Offices and Resume Certain Public Services on June 4

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/uscis-announces-it-will-reopen-domestic-offices-and-resume-certain-public-services

5 hours ago, Scandi said:

The email is just a payment confirmation.

Within 72 hours you'll be able to see your receipt notice (form i-797c, also known as NOA1) under the documents tab on your online account.

This very same receipt notice will also be mailed to you, you'll receive it about a week later. 

Hmm, that never happened for me. I filed around 4/23 and the receipt came the next day, but never had anything else posted online

After filing N400 online, there's a receipt of payment for $725 in the account. Is the mailed hardcopy version of this what is known as the NOA1?

any word on if biometrics is actually re-opening on June 4th?

Edit: this immigration attorney is saying they will indeed open June but go broke by summer's end and close again:

https://jamaicans.com/immigration-advice-uscis-is-reopening-on-4-june-but-may-run-out-of-money-by-the-summers-end/

"USCIS asserts it will run it of money by the summers’ end unless a bailout is in the works....Because USCIS has closed its field offices and reduced its operations it has collected significantly fewer filing fees than it normally does creating a serious budget shortfall, according to USCIS... in addition to the already high filing fees, USCIS wants applicants and petitioners to pay a ten (10) percent (%) surcharge on all filing fees paid" 

it's going to depend on the outlook in mid May. I'd say there's a good chance they re-open June 4 but if infections are spiking again in society they are just going to shut it down again

I imagine that if one filed today and for example biometrics would normally be in 14 days and the interview in 6 months, since all service centers are closed and your biometrics are pushed to 3 months., that the interview would still happen on time in 6 months?

17 hours ago, NotMoreForms said:

USCIS has now stated their offices are closed until June 4th.  Looks like we all get to wait another month...

I imagine that if one filed today and for example biometrics would normally be in 14 days and the interview in 6 months, since all service centers are closed and your biometrics are pushed to 3 months., that the interview would still happen on time in 6 months?

Another thread was saying IOE indicates filing at the Philadelphia Field Office, I guess it actually means a giant black hole where all online filings go