Is the NBC or LA Office Really This Slow??

[texas_dude78665 0]

I live in Santa Barbara, CA and re-applied for citizenship this past April (NOA1 was 4/19) but have not received my biometrics/fingerprint letter or anything after my initial NOA1. I initially applied for citizenship back in September 2011 but I was living in Bakersfield at the time so everything was handled through the Fresno office. Even though I passed the tests I was denied because I submitted my N-400 application before I had 90-days at my Bakersfield address (we had just moved back to Bakersfield from Texas and I didn't know I had to wait until the 90th day at my new address to apply for citizenship).

I've called USCIS quite a few times and even submitted a service request in order to find out why I haven't received my biometrics (NOA2) letter but nothing! I just called back last week and was automatically transferred to a supervisor; he said that the National Benefits Center (NBC) placed me in the biometrics queue on April 24th but have not been scheduled to appear for fingerprints...that was 79 days ago. He said it was "rare" to see that but to wait 30 more days and then call back. When I asked him if this was because I applied within the LA District but said my file has not left the NBC as of yet...

Do you think it's because I'm in the LA district? I have a friend who also lives here in Santa Barbara and she applied for citizenship last year, her entire process took a little under 6 months. Needless to say I'm getting a little impatient!

[MRK13 4]

I have been waiting for my re scheduled biometrics for over 90 days now. I am in Wisconsin. I guess the queue is very long..... (for some).