franco_chisco18

It's official, I am now a citizen and my "visa journey" is complete.
 
I will post a full review on my timeline. But I just wanted to mention the civics questions that I was asked in case anyone was curious:
 
1) What is an amendment?
2)  What happened on 9/11?
3) Who was the president during WWII?
4) Who is my state governor?
5) How long are representatives elected for?
6) Name two holidays?
 
Good luck to the rest of you who are still waiting! You got this!

Hello guys, 
I did have my interview this morning in Nashville TN, I get there by 11:00 am and check in, after that, Apparently it was lunch time and no one did anything, I was the only person sitting in the waiting room for more than 58 minutes.I just wait and wait and wait until the OI called my ticket number at 12:02 pm. I try to be friendly by saying hello and ask him how he was, his answer was direct and dry (good), there was no further communication between us and we only went to his office.
I didn't have time to place my backpack on the chair or the OI to close the door when he was immediately asked me to raise my right hand and swore to tell the truth. He immediately asked for my passport, green card and driver's license, my name, date of birth, SSN and address, in just 25 seconds he started asking me 6 questions directly, which I don't even remember because he did everything so fast and we jump to read a sentence on the tablet and write another sentence that he dictated (Alaska is the largest state) From my application he only asked me about my trips outside the United States, if I have ever been arrested, how many times had I been married and questions from 45 to 50, the ones that everyone answered yes. He asks me to verify my information on the tablet and sign twice, he printed a sheet indicating that I passed the test and wrote 2:00 pm at the top, He only told me that I had to return in 1 hour and 45 minutes for the ceremony and he took me out of his office giving me instructions on how to find the exit. 12:10 pm I was in my car without understanding what happened or how, was in shock. I re-entered the building 1:45 pm and 30 minutes later I was already a citizen.
that was it, lol.
 
I just have one question, how should I sign my certificate with my full name or my signature? 
 
I wish the best to all of you who are still waiting for their cases to be processed. 

Wow!!! Congratulations though. 

Lol. 
Maybe the officer wasn’t in a good mood.

On my interview the officer was talking about soccer, traveling, his family and etc. hahaahhaha 
 
I don’t have my certificate yet as my ceremony is in 2 weeks but my husband got his months ago and he signed it using his signature (not his full name).
 
 
 
Congratulations!!
 
 
 

Hello guys, 
I did have my interview this morning in Nashville TN, I get there by 11:00 am and check in, after that, Apparently it was lunch time and no one did anything, I was the only person sitting in the waiting room for more than 58 minutes.I just wait and wait and wait until the OI called my ticket number at 12:02 pm. I try to be friendly by saying hello and ask him how he was, his answer was direct and dry (good), there was no further communication between us and we only went to his office.
I didn't have time to place my backpack on the chair or the OI to close the door when he was immediately asked me to raise my right hand and swore to tell the truth. He immediately asked for my passport, green card and driver's license, my name, date of birth, SSN and address, in just 25 seconds he started asking me 6 questions directly, which I don't even remember because he did everything so fast and we jump to read a sentence on the tablet and write another sentence that he dictated (Alaska is the largest state) From my application he only asked me about my trips outside the United States, if I have ever been arrested, how many times had I been married and questions from 45 to 50, the ones that everyone answered yes. He asks me to verify my information on the tablet and sign twice, he printed a sheet indicating that I passed the test and wrote 2:00 pm at the top, He only told me that I had to return in 1 hour and 45 minutes for the ceremony and he took me out of his office giving me instructions on how to find the exit. 12:10 pm I was in my car without understanding what happened or how, was in shock. I re-entered the building 1:45 pm and 30 minutes later I was already a citizen.
that was it, lol.
 
I just have one question, how should I sign my certificate with my full name or my signature? 
 
I wish the best to all of you who are still waiting for their cases to be processed. 

Hey Guys, I'm so happy
A quick update : interview August/04/2022, Nashville  TN, Local office. estimated time went up to 13 months.
 

No update! 195 days case being actively reviewed. 
estimated time 6 months. 
 
Nashville local office. 

In general this past year they have been running 8-10 months.  Looking at June-August of next year probably

Adil applied 9/2018
biometrics in Atlanta  in 2 weeks
interview in Nashville 6/2019
oath 8/2019 in Chattanooga
so, 11 months from start to finish
 
all was precovid

Hey, that means your case was transferred for 3  different reasons.
1. YSC has a high number of pending cases and needs to transfer cases to NBC for faster processing.( this has nothing to do with your N-400)
2. YSC They consider that you do not have the necessary evidence to adjudicate your case and require another interview.  NBC is the only office that can process cases for interviews.  In some cases, the officer at NBC looks at your case again and considers that the interview is not necessary, you only need more evidence or they simply approve it.  in the worst case they schedule the interview. (Again this has nothing to do with you N-400)
3. NBC received your N-400 and you sent a copy of your I-751 receipt, the officer who is reviewing your application realizes that your case is still pending but since you added new evidence that you are still married to the citizen, the officer requested your packet to YSC to then process both applications.  here 2 things can happen. 
(1) The officer receives your I-751 along with the notes of  last officer who reviewed your case, based on those notes and the new evidence you sent in your N-400, the officer can approve your I-751 and continue to process your N-400 . OR 
(2) If the officer agrees with the notes, 2 things can happen.
(2.1) schedule an interview for your I-751 only.
(2.2) schedule an interview for you N-400 and I-751. 
In both cases your spouse will have to go with you to the interview Unless your I-751 is approved You will only have to take the citizenship test. 
all cases are different and unique.  For example, I applied on Nov 2 2020 I-751 the office that processed my case was SRC and they did not approve my until Oct 25 2021 almost a year later, No RFE, no interview. 
During a whole year I saw how other people were being processed and approved by the same office.
Why did my case take longer?  who knows.
Now with my N-400 it's the same again, I'm seeing people receive their appointment for their citizenship test at 3 or 4 weeks after applying and I'm here waiting lol 😂
my advice is continue with your life do not stress that soon you will have a positive response to your case. 
 

Today makes 12 weeks since I’ve submitted my application for my N-400 🙏 & 🤞🏾 That good news is on the way for all of us. Continue to hang in there. Sending positive vibes to each and everyone of you. 

USCIS can see everything using only your A### ### ### number so don’t worry 😉.
It is always good to add your receipt so that they can see that you are aware of both cases and that you expect a response soon.
The fact that uscis has transferred your case is a good sign that they are processing your N400 but in order to adjudicate this case they need to approve and close I-751.
 
 

Hey, that means your case was transferred for 3  different reasons.
1. YSC has a high number of pending cases and needs to transfer cases to NBC for faster processing.( this has nothing to do with your N-400)
2. YSC They consider that you do not have the necessary evidence to adjudicate your case and require another interview.  NBC is the only office that can process cases for interviews.  In some cases, the officer at NBC looks at your case again and considers that the interview is not necessary, you only need more evidence or they simply approve it.  in the worst case they schedule the interview. (Again this has nothing to do with you N-400)
3. NBC received your N-400 and you sent a copy of your I-751 receipt, the officer who is reviewing your application realizes that your case is still pending but since you added new evidence that you are still married to the citizen, the officer requested your packet to YSC to then process both applications.  here 2 things can happen. 
(1) The officer receives your I-751 along with the notes of  last officer who reviewed your case, based on those notes and the new evidence you sent in your N-400, the officer can approve your I-751 and continue to process your N-400 . OR 
(2) If the officer agrees with the notes, 2 things can happen.
(2.1) schedule an interview for your I-751 only.
(2.2) schedule an interview for you N-400 and I-751. 
In both cases your spouse will have to go with you to the interview Unless your I-751 is approved You will only have to take the citizenship test. 
all cases are different and unique.  For example, I applied on Nov 2 2020 I-751 the office that processed my case was SRC and they did not approve my until Oct 25 2021 almost a year later, No RFE, no interview. 
During a whole year I saw how other people were being processed and approved by the same office.
Why did my case take longer?  who knows.
Now with my N-400 it's the same again, I'm seeing people receive their appointment for their citizenship test at 3 or 4 weeks after applying and I'm here waiting lol 😂
my advice is continue with your life do not stress that soon you will have a positive response to your case. 
 

Just received the good news today! I submitted my application online (3 years rule) on Nov 23rd and was notified the interview date will be on Jan 27th! I am located in LA California.

Hey guys, 
I apply on November 2, 2021 based on 3 years of permanent resident and marriage to a US citizen. I decided to apply online and it was the easiest experience of my life. After making my payment my receipt number appears IOE estimated time 15 months, 30 minutes later my fingerprints were reused and estimated time changed to 11 months. The next morning my case changed to case is being actively reviewed by USCIS, estimated time changed to 7 months. On Saturday November 6 I received 2 letters in my mail, my receipt #  and fingerprints reused. 
 
Good luck to all  

Hey guys, 
I apply on November 2, 2021 based on 3 years of permanent resident and marriage to a US citizen. I decided to apply online and it was the easiest experience of my life. After making my payment my receipt number appears IOE estimated time 15 months, 30 minutes later my fingerprints were reused and estimated time changed to 11 months. The next morning my case changed to case is being actively reviewed by USCIS, estimated time changed to 7 months. On Saturday November 6 I received 2 letters in my mail, my receipt #  and fingerprints reused. 
 
Good luck to all  

Hey,
Copy of your green card on both sides.
Copy of tax 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Marriage certificate. 
My husband birth certificate.
Copy of our driver's licenses on both sides.
Copy of all documents under our name, property titles, home and car insurance,
life health dental insurance, 401k,
bank statements and credit cards. 
absolutely everything that was under our name for the past 4 years including photographs and reservations of flights with hotel.
In my particular case I am a man and I’m 25 years old when I became a permanent resident in 2019 I have to registered in the Selective Service so I add a copy of my registration.
 
That was all I sent. 
 

Agreed.
I love your positive outlook and perception too. Best of luck!

Based on my research, all cases are processed at the NBC office, but the estimated time is based on your local office. 
For example, I live in Tennessee and here there are 2 local offices Nashville and Memphis, my zip code is 25 minutes from the Nashville office.
After NBC receives and processes my application, my package will be transferred to the local office closest to my address.
That's when that office will schedule the final interview as they have availability.
For that reason the times are very variable for each person.
I don't pay much attention to these times because each case is different.
This is my third round with immigration, the first was my adjustment of status estimated processing time was 14 months and it only took exactly 10 months.
The second was to remove the conditions of my residence, estimated time 9.5 months, it took exactly 11 months, I just received my 10 year green card October 30,2021 just in time to start my citizenship processes,
and now I have started a new wonderful and stressful adventure, but as in all the previous processes, the secret is to have patience and faith. 
I believe that USCIS is doing the best they can to process our cases in the best way, let's not lose our minds and give them time to do their job.
When we least expect it, our cases will be over and we will continue to build a better country and world for our future generations.
 

 
 

Definitely! I love your outlook.
 

Based on my research, all cases are processed at the NBC office, but the estimated time is based on your local office. 
For example, I live in Tennessee and here there are 2 local offices Nashville and Memphis, my zip code is 25 minutes from the Nashville office.
After NBC receives and processes my application, my package will be transferred to the local office closest to my address.
That's when that office will schedule the final interview as they have availability.
For that reason the times are very variable for each person.
I don't pay much attention to these times because each case is different.
This is my third round with immigration, the first was my adjustment of status estimated processing time was 14 months and it only took exactly 10 months.
The second was to remove the conditions of my residence, estimated time 9.5 months, it took exactly 11 months, I just received my 10 year green card October 30,2021 just in time to start my citizenship processes,
and now I have started a new wonderful and stressful adventure, but as in all the previous processes, the secret is to have patience and faith. 
I believe that USCIS is doing the best they can to process our cases in the best way, let's not lose our minds and give them time to do their job.
When we least expect it, our cases will be over and we will continue to build a better country and world for our future generations.
 

 
 

Hey guys, 
I apply on November 2, 2021 based on 3 years of permanent resident and marriage to a US citizen. I decided to apply online and it was the easiest experience of my life. After making my payment my receipt number appears IOE estimated time 15 months, 30 minutes later my fingerprints were reused and estimated time changed to 11 months. The next morning my case changed to case is being actively reviewed by USCIS, estimated time changed to 7 months. On Saturday November 6 I received 2 letters in my mail, my receipt #  and fingerprints reused. 
 
Good luck to all  

Hey guys, 
I apply on November 2, 2021 based on 3 years of permanent resident and marriage to a US citizen. I decided to apply online and it was the easiest experience of my life. After making my payment my receipt number appears IOE estimated time 15 months, 30 minutes later my fingerprints were reused and estimated time changed to 11 months. The next morning my case changed to case is being actively reviewed by USCIS, estimated time changed to 7 months. On Saturday November 6 I received 2 letters in my mail, my receipt #  and fingerprints reused. 
 
Good luck to all  

Hey, only trips that lasted more than 24 hours. 
 

Hey 👋🏻, When I answered your post on Monday I never thought to checking the status of my case, I already lost the faith and something completely crazy happens.
just before submitting my N400 application I thought about checking the status of my case just out of curiosity and I found this.
Now I will wait a few days to receive my green card before sending my application.