seetsuh

23 minutes ago, bing10 said:

So I just finished the process of updating the SSA. Thanks to @seetsuh for documenting it so well. I used the exact same letter template and process as outlined earlier in the thread.

Here's my full timeline:

 

09/27/21: Mailed letter, passport card & SS-5 form to Columbus Ohio SSA office
10/01/21: Received Passport card back (by UPS)
10/08/21: Online status changed to "Updating information" *
10/14/21: Received letter (from Columbus SSA) saying new SSN card has been ordered and should receive within 2 weeks
10/15/21: Online status changed to show that I'm a US citizen *
10/15/21: Received new SSN card (from Baltimore SSA)

* - A useful way to check that SSA has correctly updated your information is by logging in to the online site, and click 'Replace your Social Security Card', once they have updated the citizenship status, it will allow you to order a new card, otherwise it reports that you are not a US citizen. I checked this a couple of times a day after mailing the documents to see when it had been updated.

How it is displayed before the update:

 

How it is displayed during the update:

 

 

How it is displayed after the update:

I am glad I was able to help and other people on here, I feel like I did a good contribution. The information about checking status online is very useful, I did not know about that prior. I think anyone doing the process should use the online feature to see if their status has changed and able to order a new card.

8 hours ago, VinnyH said:

Maybe someone can enlighten me, but... generally speaking, what is the urgency to update your citizenship status with SSA

 

In my opinion there is no real urgency, but if you are switching/applying for jobs, and the company uses e-verify or applying for anything that need verification of citizenship, the verification is usually done via SSA records. If your records are not up to date the verification will failed and then they will urge you to go update your records with the SSA. As the other poster above stated also I rather just get it out the way and be done so I don't ever have to deal with those things again.

4 hours ago, Wait2020 said:

Hello All, 

 

I have a N400 application pending since March 2020 w/o any updates, no biometrics notice re-use or otherwise. I have called multiple times and there hasn't been a conclusive answer. 

Many people from the same FO (Indianapolis) who applied much later than me have gotten their citizenship.

Any ideas what I should do? Anyone from Indianapolis with similar stories? This whole process is stressful and exhausting. 

PS: The processing time at my FO is about 9-18months, I am at month 13, so still under the "NORMAL" processing time.  

I had my N400 in Indianapolis too, filed Feb 2020 and everything was over with by Feb 2021, so yea it does seem odd that you haven't received anything.

1 hour ago, Eternati said:

Wait if you're mailing your passport card, you don't need to mail your driver's license? I'm a bit confused here because per SSA website and after talking to the SSA clerk, I was told that they need BOTH - Certificate of Naturalization and my driver's license. Maybe it's the list for those who requires the name change, I don't know. Either way, I cannot imagine mailing them my original drivers license and losing the ability to drive for indefinite period of time.

The Passport Card and Passport Book proofs both Identity and proof of US citizenship, you only need one or the other when mailing off your application if you do not want to send in your certificate. I would suggest getting the Passport Card and use that to update your SSN.

7 minutes ago, Target2020ForN400 said:

@seetsuh  : Forgot to ask you, I guess that the SS has returned your Passport card right? Thanks

Yes the other letter I posted from the SSA is the one they sent when they return whichever document you sent in.

6 hours ago, Target2020ForN400 said:

Perrrrrfect!! I am just waiting for this kind of confirmed information. Can you copy-paste your LETTER text indicating that you want to update your SS (mentioned in your post above), I just want to re-use same language (remove your personal info in that text). I have updated my notes here: https://tinyurl.com/myUSCNotes 

Here is the letter text and the SSA response when they return your document back.

Date

Your Name and Address

Social Security Administration
Your Local SSA Address

Dear Sir or Madam:

I recently become a naturalized US Citizen and I am sending this application to change or update my social security record to reflect my new citizenship status. I am requesting a citizenship change, and I have included a completed and signed Form SS-5 and my passport card as proof of US citizenship. 

Sincerely,

2 hours ago, DallasDreamy said:

 @seetsuh Deeply Appreciate the info! However, would you be so kind to confirm that you actually sent the Passport "Card" rather than the Passport "Book"? Pardon my question, but no where in the SSA Form SS-5-FS  (Page 2, Last Paragraph - "Evidence of US Citizenship") do we see that the Passport "Card" could be submitted. If the Passport "Card" is acceptable, this is a great tip!!!  Spending an additional $30 to get the Passport Card and not be worried of SSA's delays (in case an international trip arises in the interim, one could use the Passport Book to travel while the Passport Card is at SSA for the Citizenship Status update.) Hence my question. Anyone else successful in updating their citizenship status at SSA using the Passport "Card". Thanks again!

I can confirmed that I use the passport card, I did not mail the passport book as I had an upcoming trip and did not know how long they would take and I thought it would be safer if anything would happen to the card vs the book as the card would be rarely used.

I just recently naturalized too and had had a previous overstay and I needed I-601 waiver for inadmissibility during green card process, so we will see how this one goes, I applied for Global Entry a few days ago.

Attended my oath ceremony in Indianapolis today, here is my timeline if it helps anyone. Wish everyone the best of luck.

Feb 5 2020 - Lawyer mailed application off
Feb 10 2020 - Receipt Date
Feb 13 2020 - Receipt mailed by USCIS
Feb 18 2020 - Receipt received in the mail
Feb 15 2020 - Biometrics scheduled notice
March 4 2020 - Biometrics done
March 4 2020 - Bemometics reviewed status updated
July 14 2020 - Interview noticed mailed
August 21 2020 Interview Date
August 12 2020 Interview Descheduled
Decemeber 14 2020 Interview notice mailed
January 11 2021 Interview Date (Recommended for Approval)
January 11 2021 Oath Ceremony to be Scheduled
January 27 2021 Oath Ceremony Was Mailed
February 19 2021 Oath Ceremony

31 minutes ago, Zain12 said:

Hello,

 

I have submitted my N400 application for naturalization on March 20th just before the COVID lockdown.Since then there hasn't been any update on my case. There has been no biometrics appointment date yet. Has anyone applied in Indianapolis please let me know your experience and timeline. 

I am in Indianapolis too, filed in February interview was cancelled in August haven't heard anything since then. I suggest you give customer service a call and see if you can find anything out.

2 hours ago, MohU3 said:

No Plea was entered. It was special agreement I guess you can call it that. I Paid a fine and did community hours and then the case was dismissed. The officer did ask me about what happened and I was truthfully telling him the story. and after I was done I asked him specifically about it if it was gonna be a problem and he said no since it was dismissed 

O ok, sometimes those special agreements are tricky and may be considered a conviction for immigration purposes, or if you admit certain facts during the interview that would count too. If you can I would suggest get a lawyer to review everything for you.

On 9/24/2020 at 12:08 PM, MohU3 said:

I got denied for my N400 and I filed for N336 to appeal and waiting for another interview since 4/2020

 

How did your case got dismissed? did you ever plead guilty or had a deferral prosecution or any special agreement? Did the USCIS officer asked you any questions regarding your dismissed case? I am asking because I am in a similar situation just trying to get your experience.

1 minute ago, Mattgz14 said:

Did they reschedule you already?Did you find that out at the field office?

Yea I found out at the field office, this was just last week so no reschedule yet.

16 hours ago, Mattgz14 said:

I suppose to have my n400 interview 3rd of September at the Miami Field Office with a pending i751 since 2016 December.Today I just got a notice that interview cancelled case status it says On August 25, 2020, we cancelled or descheduled the interview scheduled for your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, Receipt Number IOEXXXXXXX.We will notify you by mail if the appointment is rescheduled, a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you.

 

Can it be a system glitch cause when I look at my account it doesn’t have any mail sent and nothing at document tab.I’m very worried have no idea whats going on?How can they cancel one week prior without sending me a letter.What if I didn’t check my status and go to interview.If anyone can I explain this I really appreciate it!

They cancelled my interview too, I found out on the day of the interview, they told me my "A-File" was missing and did not arrived on time so it could be that they were missing your file too, but I also heard from customer service that they are cancelling alot of interviews too because of overbooking.

8 hours ago, ~Alessa~ said:

Did they interview you or sent you home?

No they said my interview was cancelled do to the file not arriving on time, which I didn't even receive a cancellation noticed.

Ok, thank you for the replies, I guess I might be in for a long wait then.

3 minutes ago, thongho2910 said:

I am sorry to hear. May I know what is A File? 

I think the “A File” is the paper based documentation of all your immigration history, containing all your applications you ever filed etc. USCIS usually review your immigration history during naturalization to make sure everything checks out. Someone can correct me if I am wrong.

Attended my interview this week just to be told that my A File was missing and didn’t arrived, this is so unprofessional and unorganized.

I attended my naturalization interview on this week with my attorney and they stated that my interview was canceled and they had mailed out a cancellation notice which not me or my attorney received. They said my A File was missing and it didn’t arrived. Has anyone this year had anything similar regarding a missing A file?

1 hour ago, Hariram30 said:

This incident happened when we were in Salt Lake City. Yes I had to go through family relations counseling and after few weeks they dismissed it. It happens about 5 + years ago

Seems as if they did impose some kind of punishment on you then dismissed it, the fact that you had to do counselling . So for immigration purposes you may have a conviction. Personally I think you are fine to apply, but I would recommend a lawyer to attend the interview with you so that they wont harass you with questions to try and trip you up.

10 hours ago, CHEERIOZ said:

Hi,

 

I contacted USCIS and they told me that an interview has been requested for me. I have an upcoming trip soon and my estimated wait time is 20 days.  Case completion time is September 2020.

My i751 got approved already without interview. I applied for citizenship in December, 2019. Newark, NJ is my field office.

Has anyone experienced this and should I be postponing trip?

I contacted them too and they told me the same thing that an interview has been requested, what does interview requested means? does it mean the application is at the local office waiting for an interview to be scheduled? That is what I am assuming.

50 minutes ago, lensguy86 said:

Guys,

 

I got my interview notice (Cleveland Office). I filled on 10 Feb and had my biometrics on 2 March. My interview is on 19 August. They asked me to get my Selective Service Registration. I came here as student and while applying my Driving Temporary Permit, I somehow filed for selective service (legally I am not supposed to). Will that be a problem?? Also I got my GC when I was 31 years old so in my application I mentioned Selective service is not applicable. Also, in last 3 years i have been out of USA for 2 months so I should be fine right? (Coz they asked me to get all the passport I have with entry to USA).

 

Thanks

Was this an rescheduled interview or a this is your first one?

19 hours ago, Luckycuds said:

Hey everyone, just a FYI someone messed up the spreadsheet again- the field office column is messed up and I personally don’t have the data to make it accurate. Any suggestions? Delete the data in field office column and let everyone update it? Have the spreadsheet locked? Some people already have interviews scheduled which is awesome and it would be really nice if we could have an accurate list for our month...especially as this is the last leg of the journey.

We need to lock the spreadsheet and just have a single person edit the file with updates.

7 hours ago, GMJ said:

Hi everyone! Friday June 19 I passed My interview!!!! 😊 I did at Indianapolis. The officer was really nice and professional. The Office in Indy works just perfect in terms of timing and organization also in this difficult time. I am so grateful! Now I am waiting to get the notice of the ceremony. Thanks to all of you for the advice you gave me during this procedure!! 

Awesome news I am in Indianapolis too waiting on my initial interview, I was wondering if they were doing interviews yet or not. I guess once they clear out all the rescheduled ones they will start scheduling new interviews.