jay2

Check was cashed/cancelled 6/14, e-notice received 6/15 @ 2:28AM, weird! These are all electronically generated. But 1-day apart, then wait 7-10 days which generally does not take that long, give it 5 days max.

Thanks, Jay2 but what is the relationship between G-1145 and receipt/case number?

The form is used to notify applicants that the application has been accepted, the e-notice will also indicate your case/app number. Cashing the check does not mean otherwise. If G-1145 was sent along with your N400, you should have gotten a notice that your app was received and accepted and provided your case number while you wait for the NOA in the mail.

Below is a sample copy of the e-notice:

Dear Applicant/Petitioner:

Your USCIS application/petition has been received and routed to the National Benefits Center for processing. Within 7-10 days by standard mail you will receive your official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) with your Receipt Number NBC*xxxxxxxxx. With the official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) you may visit www.uscis.gov where you can check the status of your application using My Case Status. We suggest you wait until you have received your Form I-797 before checking My Case Status.

This confirmation provides notification of the date USCIS received your application/petition. This notice does NOT grant any immigration status or benefit. You MAY NOT present this notice as evidence that you have been granted any immigration status or benefit. Further, this notice does NOT constitute evidence that your application remains pending with USCIS. The current status of your application/petition must be verified with USCIS.

PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE

Your naturalization certificate should also be on the way, you applied for a passport so the email update is a generic notice they send to applicants. If you applied for a US passport with a US birth certificate, they would send you a notice for just the passport, it works the same way. So nothing to worry about.

UPDATE

After waiting an hour or so on hold, I finally got through to a very helpful 2nd level IO. She said that per her system, a RFE notice was givin to me at the interview or mailed. I indicated to her that I only recieved the N-652 form for interview results and nothing was received in the maild. She seemed rather surprised that the infopass officer did not review my actual file, nor see this notice. She said she will put an electronic request to my field office to further research and get back to me. She took my phone number and email address as well for the field office to update me. Overall I'm very confused, but think this IO is more on track than InfoPass.

At least you know now that someone will submit a case status request. In general, infopass has more info on your case than the toll free number, you must have gotten a dumb officer at infopass that dont know anything but to pass out background check memos. Get your congressman or US senator involved, I am sure they will get more info through the liaison.

Mom filed at Phoenix, AZ lockbox, NBC processed her application. The cancelled check for mom's naturalization application did not have her case/application# at the back. There's some random numbers but I think that's EFT transmission numbers for JP Morgan Chase USCIS acct in AZ. Yours maybe different, or it may not even indicate your case# at the back of the cancelled check. You should have submitted G-1145, now just wait for the NOA letter in the mail soon.

I did both today. The 2nd level IO and the 800 number informed me that they sent a notice for more information. I never received any notice. I made an infopass appointment for today and the officer told me that NO notice was sent, and the case is still pending. I asked to speak with my interviewing officer or her supervisor, but was denied. She gave me a generic form memo about background checks and I was on my way. Long story short...800 number is not always accurate, and infopass does not always provide information.

Did you ever ask why you were given a memo on background checks? That could have been why they're holding you back, by law they have 120 days to adjudicate your case however. You may have to wait until then if that's ever the case. Otherwise, I would also ask for assistance from your local congressman or a US Senator. What's unclear to me really is why in the world would someone from the CIS hand you a memo on background checks at infopass, to be sure, I would call the 800# again, and try to talk to a different 2nd level IO. Better yet, have someone from there submit a case status request. Just my opinion.

My brother is currently in the same boat, the process may vary based on the consular office however.

Here are some of the info that may be of help to you.

http://travel.state.gov/law/citizenship/citizenship_782.html

http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/ChildCitizenshipAct_022701.pdf

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwha003.html

I'm in the same boat. Interview on June 9th, no decision can be made, and still waiting. Maybe I'll try to contact an IO. Good luck to all.

Your 90 days is coming up, you should make an infopass appt, or call the toll free customer service and ask to be transferred to an IO. When you're able to speak with an IO, explain that you just want to know the status of the case, or if you have missed any letters in the mail, whether or not additional documents are still being requested, etc...

Good luck!

With CRIS, Request for Evidence is usually the Biometrics/Fingerprint appointment.

moving violation is a violation, an offense for which you are cited. if i were to answer the questions, I will put yes on all 4. make sure though that your detailed summary explains what the citation/offense is. clear, simple, and concise.

I think you dont need further documentation if the traffic citation was issued, but you need to disclose them. The question does not ask which violation appears on your record, so even if the citation resulted in a fine of less than $500 and you werent arrested, you should still mention that in your app. The question asks: "Have you ever been arrested, cited, or detained..." and a traffic violation is definitely a citation.

You have to be upfront with these info, better provide as much info needed than be denied for lack of good moral character. People get denied just because of simple traffic violation not disclosed in the application or at the interview. Questions on N400 are tricky, lying under oath could be a simple reason for denying your naturalization application.

Should I be worry then? if i check the status online will it show anything?

You have nothing to worry about. Wait about two weeks and if you havent received anything in the mail then follow up with the 800customer service and ask to speak with the immigration officer, or make an infopass appointment. If there's no problem with your application (which your post suggests), the oath letter should arrive in a week or two.

With my mom's case, she was told to wait within 90 days in the mail as the officer who interviewed her will make further inquiry to the US Embassy pertaining to her prior non-immigrant visa that was cancelled by the immigration officer in detroit upon arrival at the airport in 2003 as she was deemed to be excludable for some other reasons. I didnt wait 90 days, called to 800# and asked to talk to an immigration officer after a week of her interview. The officer told me that her naturalization application was approved and she gave me specific info about her oath ceremony. You can do the same thing.

If you check the status of your case via CRIS, I dont think that it will be of help. A lot of those that applied for Citizenship didnt get their status updated even after the oath, my mom's status has not changed even now that she's for oath. Just relax and dont be anxious. I am sure you will get your approval/oath letter very soon.

I just received N-445 Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony for my mom. The details indicated the same information the IO told me yesterday when I called.

Timeline~

N400 filed: June 3, 2010.

Interview: August 23, 2010 (Decision cannot yet be made)

Oath letter: September 1, 2010

Oath date: September 14, 2010

Less than 3 1/2 months for the entire process.

Awesome!

Thank you for all your answers.I was just worried because I did not get any paper at the end of the interview but seems like it is normal

No, its not normal, but then its the USCIS. Everything and anything can happen! However, the officer should inform the naturalization applicant of the interview result (N-652) after the interview, and this is the policy. Whether you received this form or not, you should be fine. You should still receive a written decision in the mail, or will it be an oath taking ceremony as your interviewer suggested. Good luck!

Congratulations. Great news.

I got my oath letter yesterday. It is on 13th of september at 101 west congress parkway. Mine was mailed on the 31st of Aug.

Congrats to us and good luck for those who are still waiting.

So you will have an oath a day before my mom's, sounds good! You deserved to be sworn in since you've been waiting for 5 weeks now. Good luck to the rest of those who have applied, or are still in the process for naturalization.

Hi Everyone!

I wanted to share my experience today.before i go the any details i have a question.at the end of the interview the lady did not gave me any paperwork she just told me that she will recommend me to be a us citizen and they will tell me later when and where to take the oat.is that normal?she did not take my green card.

also what do you need to take for oat?how long does it take for miami?

I think I am qualified enough to answer some of your questions as my mom had just completed her interview last August 23, but I couldnt tell you the actual time for an oath in Miami after the interview.

In a typical naturalization interview, the citizenship adjudicator will give you form N-652 (Interview Results), this will be given to you right after your interview with the officer, this will provide you further information on what to expect after the interview. This form is your actual document that an interview was conducted. If you are recommended for approval, this form N-652 will also have the option for the interviewer to indicate as such (that an approval was recommended), some people even received oath letter after their interview, but it does vary depending on the district office you are at. I read one of the posts online, there's this guy who was also verbally advised that he was recommended for approval but he wasn't given this form, he later on received an oath letter in a few weeks after his interview. So I guess nothing to worry about, but be alarmed if you havent received any notice in the mail within 45-60 days. I have searched online, most natz applicants received oath letters within 3-5 weeks average.

In an oath taking ceremony, you are only required to bring an identification, green card or proof of permanent residency, and of course the oath letter, which would also specify the time, when and where your oath will be. Further documents which would be necessary are those supporting documents you already provided or brought at the interview, in case something comes up and they ask for additional documentation. Also important is if there's any citations, or traffic tickets, and travel documents, etc that you have had since your interview.

I hope you get an oath letter pretty soon. Congrats for passing the interview!

My mom's naturalization oath letter was just mailed yesterday! I called the 800#, and asked to speak with an Immigration Officer. The IO verified mom's mailing address, etc. She said that mom's oath taking is scheduled at 8AM on Sept 14 at 101 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL, 3 weeks after her interview (Aug 23).

It has been a little over 5 weeks since my interview. I called USCIS a few times in past but i did not have any luck getting transfered. However, this time I found a nice lady and told her that I need more specific informations about my case (if they recieved the missing file)so she transfered me to IO. To my surprise I was told my case was approved and is in queue for oath. Your mom will probably hear from them around the same time if not sooner.

I have been doing research on this thing online, it seems like most people with the "decision cannot yet be made" result takes about 3 to 5 weeks before a determination is made on their cases and they physically received an oath letter. Yeah, I really hope that my mom will get her decision also around the same time...

Thanks for sharing! Congrats again!

Some good news in my part. Yesterday afternoon, I called USCIS at 800 number and spoke to a 2nd level Immigration office. I was told that my case is in queue for Oath; the request for oath was only made yesterday. Now I need to wait for that oath letter, I believe it when I see it.

Great news! How long altogether from the time you were interviewed, I am guessing approx 5 wks? Also, how did you manage to speak with the 2nd level IO? I am planning to do the same thing for my mom, was going to call the misinformation line yesterday.

You have nothing to worry about it now, you have been approved and letter should be coming up. Congratulations!

Wonder if their is just one nasty IO at that Chicago office, many have reported good results. Wifes' friend that lived in Illinois side of St. Louis was assigned to the Chicago office, was told the same thing. While she was always six months ahead of us, she got her certificate nine months after my wife did. In other words, she got her certificate 15 months after her interview.

Her senator was Obama, neither he nor his staff was no where around to help her, they were too busy running for president. And she didn't want to take the USCIS to court after that 120 day limit. She tried a couple of infopass appointments, but go nowhere, very expensive for her, had to take a train and pay those huge rates at downtown Chicago hotels. But her oath letter finally came in.

Got me to wondering about the location of these field offices and consulates, we had to hit downtown Chicago for the consulates, one big fat no parking zone and they rob you blind and wreck your vehicle at those vacant lot places. Having that office at O'Hare would be so much better I would think. Milwaukee is not quite so bad, on the outskirts of downtown and can normally find free parking 2-3 blocks away. St. Paul was nice, only a couple of blocks off the interstate with a huge parking lot.

Think if I had to report to a downtown office everyday would be a basterd too. Matter of fact, I was for a brief time spending 6-8 hours a day in Chicago traffic, said there has to be a better way. But was my fault for wanting a home with a small patch of green grass on it and a tree. Have lots of trees now.

When I needed help with government agencies in the past, I have always contacted our other Senator, Richard Durbin (D). His staff were the best ever! They sent me email updates, mail copy of the USCIS responses, even calling me on the phone if there's anything urgent. When one of our applications was denied, we had to file a motion to reconsider the decision. The office also followed up on the decision, so instead of reconsidering our request, USCIS in its motion, reopened our cases entirely, then USCIS requested for another interview and another set of fingerprints/biometrics. We went for another biometrics, then after a couple of weeks, we received approval on our applications without having to go for another interview. Senator Durbin's congressional liaison was even the person that called me on the phone to tell me that, and she sent me a copy of the email from the USCIS. They were very helpful.

This time though, with my mom's natz case, I thought I give it a try to contact our congresswoman instead this year because of the midterm elections, I hoped that theyll be even more responsive, we will see. I am actually preparing to write another request to Senator Durbin's office today I should be done with it shortly. So, I already wrote a letter to the Officer that interviewed my mom, then sent in a letter for assistance to our congresswoman. I really cannot wait until I receive decision on my mom's natz app, 120 days is too long, lol.

To be fair, the citizenship adjudicator that interviewed my mom was very nice to her, always smiling, and polite. But I guess, it's not about her, its the process that I couldnt really stand. Anyways, we will see how this will go....

Chicago DO is a very busy office of USCIS, can barely get a parking space in the city either. But there's a lot of private parking space where you would have to pay at least 25 bucks for about 2 hours. Yes, traffic gets really bad, especially during winter.

I still have not heard anything yet. I have been told it will take from 1 to 3 months. It all depends on how fast they get the missing file. I guess some of us have 2 A# files and the adjudicator need to have them all before making a decision. Good luck to your mom and I will let you know if I have any updates.

I am afraid it will take longer than 3 months, these A# files and other nonsense issues should have been cleared up prior to the interview, they always mess up and we are the ones in jeopardy for the mistake they make. Ridiculous.

Last Saturday, I sent a lettter to the IO that interviewed my mom and demand a faster determination on her case. I hope that the officer will at least take her time to read the correspondence. I know for a fact, by law, citizenship adjudicator has 120 days to conclude and decide on the case, but waiting 4 mos for something they could do in less time should be on the table for consideration so to lessen the burden on not only the applicants, but also reducing the backlog and delays on CIS applications.

I also sent in a letter to our Congresswoman requesting assistance to intervene in the early resolution on my mom's case. Midterm election is coming up! I am sure somebody somewhere will follow up.

Good luck to you as well! I anticipate a quick response on your application.

My mom is in the same boat. She had her interview at the Chicago DO August 23, 2010. She passed all the tests, english and civics. Box B on N652 was also checked saying "a decision cannot yet be made". My mom was told that they would research on her previous B2 visa prior to her permanent residency, and she will be notified in the mail of the decision on her naturalization. Mom was told though that for the IO, she should be fine but she's required to run the documents to her supervisor. She was also told by the adjudicator to call her or write her a letter if 90 days have passed and still no decision.

Lematin, please do update once you hear from the Chicago DO, I will do the same.