Delayed Processing Time for N-400

[B&T 0]

Hi all,

I just checked the processing time for naturalization on USCIS website and the normal processing time is about 7 months for nearly at all offices nationwide. Two weeks ago, it said only about 5 or 4 or even 3 mothns at some field offices. Do you think is there a problem on the USICS side? Or they are getting too many applications? I am wondering.

[v333k 59]

Hi all,

I just checked the processing time for naturalization on USCIS website and the normal processing time is about 7 months for nearly at all offices nationwide. Two weeks ago, it said only about 5 or 4 or even 3 mothns at some field offices. Do you think is there a problem on the USICS side? Or they are getting too many applications? I am wondering.

It is possible that they are getting more applications than they used to...

My recommendation, ignore their system and just keep an eye on the monthly filers threads... when I went through ROC, they said 6 months on their online timelines but everyone was getting approved within 4 months (on average)... and the trend was apparent that they are faster than what they claim online.

Currently, most people from February filers list had their interview or about to have it - then the oath... so it is about 3-4 months at the moment and could dramatically change.

Let's keep our fingers crossed.

[aleful 1,905]

Hi all,

I just checked the processing time for naturalization on USCIS website and the normal processing time is about 7 months for nearly at all offices nationwide. Two weeks ago, it said only about 5 or 4 or even 3 mothns at some field offices. Do you think is there a problem on the USICS side? Or they are getting too many applications? I am wondering.

on the contrary, it's going very fast and of course it depends on where you live. there have been people who have had their interview in 2 1/2 months to 4 months.

mine will be just shy of 4 months. I filed on Feb 18th in Miami and I have my interview on June 9th. so it's around 4 months the average. some that filed in Feb are having their interviews this month.

[milimelo 4,484]

March filers have already received interview dates (most of them) for late May and mid-June... so around 2 months for interview is not bad.

[me&me 0]

It depends on the background check, the average normal processing time is 90 days and for some cases between 4-9 month. Each case is different. Some they even go for years, I personally know someone who's case took 3 years. So let's just hope for the best and try to be positive.

Edited May 19, 2010 by me&me

[milimelo 4,484]

It depends on the background check, the average normal processing time is 90 days and for some cases between 4-9 month. Each case is different. Some they even go for years, I personally know someone who's case took 3 years. So let's just hope for the best and try to be positive.

Wait, can't those applicants who are not done within 5 or 7 months get the writ of mandamus started to have their cases completed? I thought WOM would make them adjudicate the case and get them out of the endless background checks.

[me&me 0]

Wait, can't those applicants who are not done within 5 or 7 months get the writ of mandamus started to have their cases completed? I thought WOM would make them adjudicate the case and get them out of the endless background checks.

Immigration attorney fee is a no JOKE. I don't think anybody, especially in this crazy economy can afford it. YES it's a solution but an expensive one.

As I said let's stay positive and hope for the best.

Edited May 19, 2010 by me&me