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Just now, Dorakiss said:

Hi , So i passed my interview on 29th May and oath was scheduled 4 June , Got an e mail today to send my full names as my certification is being process , is this NORMAL as because i confirmed everything on my interview day  . Just out of curiosity . Thank you , 

Honestly, I’m not sure if it’s normal or not! I’m sorry. Maybe call uscis and ask? 

I passed my interview yesterday (May 18, 2022)!!! 
The officer was very courteous and the interview lasted approximately 15 minutes. She even gave me Twinkies and complimented me on my performance. My oath ceremony should be in a month, she remarked! Everything came together in the end. I'm quite thankful. 
 

I applied November 11, 2021 

Oklahoma City

Will I have to do a name change? I already changed my name back to my maiden name during divorce just not on my other documents yet 

Basically, I got my GC through my ex husband and since then divorced. Do I have to go through a name change since I already reverted back to my maiden name and have the divorce decree showing that? 

I know name change usually delay oath ceremony since it has to be judicial.
 

I requested my FOIA file and now I’m scared! I’m on step 3 but my interview was scheduled yesterday for may… 

Anyway, How true is this statement below? 

As I posted in the other thread, it was a trick to get USCIS to drag out A-files stuck in the NRC. If you had applied during the pandemic, there was a chance that your A-file got stuck at the NRC. USCIS does not control the NRC and is beholden to their whims. However, the government has to obey FOIA requests and some people found out it was possible to speed up the process by requesting a FOIA.

This trick was for people with A-files stuck at the NRC. People who had their A-files already in USCIS hands should not FOIA their files as all it can do is delay the case.

Think of it as a giant conveyor belt. For people stuck in the NRC, the file hasn’t been placed on the conveyor belt yet and so their application wasn’t moving. By requesting the FOIA, it meant it could be dropped off on the conveyor belt after the FOIA request was done as USCIS finally had the A-file back.

Now imagine the A-file is already on the conveyor belt since USCIS already has it. That means it’s already going through the process to making it to the field office. By requesting a FOIA, you just asked USCIS to take the file off that conveyor belt that is on the way to the field office or already in the field office and place it on another conveyor belt to process the FOIA request.

Anyone will tell you that the less movement a file does, the better. It means that it has less of a chance to get misplaced. That’s why so many people do not recommend rescheduling an interview if it’s scheduled at the wrong field office. They’re afraid USCIS might miss the reschedule request or it will get lost in transit.

FOIA was a trick to get the file in USCIS hands from the NRC. It was not meant to generally speed up the process. In some cases it could actively delay the process especially if it’s at a field office or in an officer’s hands. That’s why the FOIA instructions say not to FOIA your file to find the status of your file.

How will this affect my interview? The FOIA request is still pending—will uscis get my file before my interview date in may? Im confused as to how this whole process works! I just want to know if the field office will have my file before my interview—don’t want any delays just because I requested it too. 

Update: applied November 11, 2021 (field office Oklahoma City)

Biometric reuse same day 

Interview scheduled yesterday (March 31) for may 18! 
i will keep y’all posted! 

On 2/1/2022 at 12:18 PM, Sonja12 said:

Its oklahoma state. And got ticket recently.

The ticket showed charge (speeding in School zone) i guess its not reckless driving .

Hey can you share your n400 timeline? I’m in Oklahoma too 

Hey congratulations!!! I’m in okc too can you please share your timeline? When did you apply? 

15 minutes ago, RS_ said:

Exactly same here. Applied 11/11, Biometrics Reuse and Receipt show 11/12, I was eligible to apply 11/9, I applied after a couple of days. 

I think it’s because it was Veterans Day. I filed 90 days early too waited a little over a day to apply. I hope we here Bach soon. Where’s your filed office? 

4 hours ago, RS_ said:

60 Day Anniversary from filing! Case is being actively reviewed by USCIS. Hoping it moves soon.

Same here! I filed November 11! And it says actively reviewed too. I hope to hear back soon! My biometric got reused same day (although it shows November 12). 

I filed November 11, got my biometric reuse the same day but no update since then. I’m in Oklahoma City. 

What happens if one becomes homeless after filing for citizenship? I know you have to update your address when you move. Does anyone know what will be the best thing to do in this case? Since there’s no permanent address/home.

Does biometric reuse mean case will go faster since you don’t have to wait for a biometric date? Technically that should skip a major step and make interview scheduling faster.

Can I move to a different state but still have my n-400 processed in my current state? I don’t want my case to be transferred when I move because it might prolong my case.

On 11/10/2021 at 12:36 PM, Crazy Cat said:

Non-Issue......just take expired one

Once she takes the oath as an American citizen, she will be required to exit and enter the US using a US passport. 

What if you don’t have one at all? I lost my passport and I don’t really have the money to get another right now and the process is hectic. Will this be an issue at the interview? I have a police report for lost passport tho 

So my 90 days early filing window opened yesterday and I filed today. it’s showing as of November 12 my case was received. Did USCIS system just jump a day? I hope this doesn’t affect me and hopefully the system won’t mess up my case.

8 minutes ago, Timona said:

 

Send it a week in. There is no rush but atleast you have peace of mind that USCIS won't throw shenanigans your way.

And file online. You will get receipt within 24 hours. The paper receipt will later make its way to you via mail but it is the same as the one you get online. 

I filed mine online 2 weeks after window opened. By no means I am saying wait 2 weeks, but certainly wait a week in. 

 

Appreciate it! Thank you—I will wait a week, shouldn’t make that much of a difference anyway 

Just now, Crazy Cat said:

I would use the USCIS early filing calculator to determine the correct earliest filing date.  If filing online, I would wait a couple days to submit.  That is just my personal choice.....

Yes! I used the online calculator and the earliest filing date was yesterday. I will wait until tomorrow then. I hope this will be enough! Doesn’t really change much to wait until tomorrow. 

Just now, Crazy Cat said:

Waiting a few days is the best policy.  Too many people end up applying too early....and they get rejected.  

Hi crazy cat! If one window opens 02/10/2021 (got green card 02/08/2017) when would you say it’s best to apply? 

Does waiting a week after one is eligible for naturalization really bad? Does it make a difference? I’ve heard that it is better to wait few days after eligibility to apply. 

How will this affect me? I applied at noon on the day of my early eligibility. Will I get denied since it’s showing 91 days early although that’s not true. I was able to submit my application without issues too. I’m not sure why they’d let me if it was a day early (it isn’t).

7 minutes ago, jolyn69 said:

you need to submit tax transcript , birth certificate ,marriage contract,  photocopy  of  your spouse passport ,  photocopy of drivers licence

 

Uhm

i don’t think so. I’m applying under 5 years rule and I’m divorced 

I’m filing out my naturalization application, and I have been an independent contractor (self employed) working for instacart and amazon for years. However, there’s no box to write the names of the companies I work for. Also, I’m not sure what address to put down as business address. Is it my address or Amazon/instacart? I’m also not sure what the occupation should be (it’s grocery delivery) but I’m not seeing that option. Will food services and hospitality work? Also, what industry is a cashier at a retail store under? 

I already added my green card and divorce decree (applying under 5 year rule). Is there anything I’m missing? Should I submit tax documents? Birth certificate and drivers live? Or anything else? It’s saying I should providence evidence

7 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

 Can you clarify what you are worried about in terms of a delay? All else equal (depending on FO etc), filing as early as you are eligible to will mean you naturalize at the earliest possible date for you.

Yes, I thought so too but some people were denied because the system said they applied a day early. So I’m just going to wait for couple of days after my window opens.