N-400 November 2010 Filers

[Mo007 3]

You can check your case status here: USCIS CRIS

I registered way back during my K-1 stage, and have been getting SMS updates since the option was made available. You do have to add each case to your portfolio manually (it doesn't get added just because you filed something with USCIS).

Thought I'd let you know.. Just got the SMS for the RFE (biometrics, yay!) Will be watching that mailbox like a hawk now. At least when I'm not at work. Heh

Nice!

Can you schedule for biometrics before the NOA letter then? or you have to wait for the letter?

[Susan73 5]

I got an email sayingRFE letter was mailed out to me on the 15th...so it should come in today or tmrw...hopefully its just for Biometrics.

[iya 0]

Interesting. I received my NOA, and the priority date and received date both say Nov 10, but USPS says the package was delivered Nov 12. I'm not going to complain though I take it the NOA date is date received in mail, and not the notice date?

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N-400: November 2010 Applicants

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USCIS Dallas/Lewisville, Texas Lockbox

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UserName.........|Sent.....|ChkCashd.|NOA......|Fprints..|Int Ltr..|Intview..|Oath.....|FieldOffice....|

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LastSurvivor.....|10/26/10.|11/02/10.|11/05/10.|11/10/10.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Atlanta,GA.....|

BoraBora.........|10/30/10.|11/05/10.|11/12/10.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Orlando,FL.....|

Susan73..........|11/01/10.|11/08/10.|11/12/10.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|New York,NY....|

Pervez...........|11/01/10.|11/05/10.|11/05/10.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Raleigh,NC.....|

kgurl............|11/06/10.|11/15/10.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Tampa, FL......|

ldobson..........|11/08/10.|11/15/10.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Philadelphia,PA|

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USCIS Phoenix, Arizona Lockbox

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UserName.........|Sent.....|ChkCashd.|NOA......|Fprints..|Int Ltr..|Intview..|Oath.....|FieldOffice....|

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Raaza............|11/04/10.|11/10/10.|11/15/10.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Santa Ana,CA.......|

Utah_Bound.......|11/01/10.|11/05/10.|11/10/10.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Salt Lake City,UT..|

Mo007............|11/08/10.|11/15/10.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Columbus,OH........|

iya..............|11/08/10.|11/15/10.|11/18/10.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Cleveland,OH.......|

Ezzie............|11/11/10.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Fresno,CA..........|

NickDstepdaughter|11/15/10.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|...................|

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USCIS Lincoln, Nebraska Lockbox (Filing Under 319b, 328, or 329 of the INA)

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[kgurl 0]

Actually the reciept number is included in the SMS/Email notification so it can be tracked as soon as it gets in to the system prior to recieving the hard copy.

Mo007 didn't fill out the form to get the notification... and waiting for the hard copy NOA.

That's what I was referring to...

[iya 0]

Iya is correct but you will still need to get your NOA first since you do need the receipt number to check the case status.

I got my SMS and email but not NOA yet.. Hopefully I will have it soon too!

That's true! The receipt number is the identifier for the case. Once you get your NOA, you can register at the site and subscribe to notifications via email and/or SMS.

Actually the reciept number is included in the SMS/Email notification so it can be tracked as soon as it gets in to the system prior to recieving the hard copy.

Indeed. However, Mo007 doesn't get SMS/Email notifications, thus the referral to the CRIS site. Once they have the receipt number from snail mail NOA, they can get SMS/Email notifications via Cris

Nice!

Can you schedule for biometrics before the NOA letter then? or you have to wait for the letter?

They actually schedule you for biometrics, not the other way around. It'll be the RFE letter (it seems) after the NOA letter. LastSurvivor tried the walk-in biometrics ahead of schedule, and was successful. I didn't try the walk-in before as Cleveland is a full hour's drive if traffic is not heavy, and didn't want to risk waiting the two hour round trip drive. Whatever they schedule me for, I'll accept. Unless I hear about someone else's successful walk-in biometrics in Cleveland then maybe I'll try it too.

So, you do have to wait for the RFE (biometrics) letter to see when you are scheduled. It's up to you if you're going on schedule, ahead of schedule, or if you'll try to call to reschedule.

[Mo007 3]

That's true! The receipt number is the identifier for the case. Once you get your NOA, you can register at the site and subscribe to notifications via email and/or SMS.

Indeed. However, Mo007 doesn't get SMS/Email notifications, thus the referral to the CRIS site. Once they have the receipt number from snail mail NOA, they can get SMS/Email notifications via Cris

They actually schedule you for biometrics, not the other way around. It'll be the RFE letter (it seems) after the NOA letter. LastSurvivor tried the walk-in biometrics ahead of schedule, and was successful. I didn't try the walk-in before as Cleveland is a full hour's drive if traffic is not heavy, and didn't want to risk waiting the two hour round trip drive. Whatever they schedule me for, I'll accept. Unless I hear about someone else's successful walk-in biometrics in Cleveland then maybe I'll try it too.

So, you do have to wait for the RFE (biometrics) letter to see when you are scheduled. It's up to you if you're going on schedule, ahead of schedule, or if you'll try to call to reschedule.

Sounds good.

Got my NOA letter today too.

Edited November 19, 2010 by Mo007

[Mo007 3]

By the way, after checking my case status online... it now says that I'm at the "RFE" stage.

"On November 18, 2010, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case N400 APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail."

So...

Can I go for fingerprints now?

[iya 0]

Mo007, I think you still need to wait for the biometrics letter. You'll need to show it to the security people to get in, and if I'm not mistaken, you leave it with the biometrics people along with the form you fill in. Someone correct me if I'm wrong

[Susan73 5]

Nope they stamp it and give it back to you...atleast they gave mine back both times..

[Mo007 3]

Mo007, I think you still need to wait for the biometrics letter. You'll need to show it to the security people to get in, and if I'm not mistaken, you leave it with the biometrics people along with the form you fill in. Someone correct me if I'm wrong

What if you lost your RFE letter? can you just print the case status page on the USCIS site? Will they stamp that?

Hypothetically speaking.

[LastSurvivor 0]

What if you lost your RFE letter? can you just print the case status page on the USCIS site? Will they stamp that?

Hypothetically speaking.

No

[Susan73 5]

How long does it take to get an RFE...They emailed me saying it was mailed out on Nov 15th...I still havent got it..Im anxious. Just want to see it and make sure its for FP and nothing else.

Edited November 19, 2010 by Susan73

[CVB 18]

By the way, after checking my case status online... it now says that I'm at the "RFE" stage.

"On November 18, 2010, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case N400 APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail."

So...

Can I go for fingerprints now?

Why the rush... just wait for your letter. FP won't speed up the process but you need to have them done. It is a part of the background investigation of the FBI. You need the stamp on that paper when you get out. It's the only prove you have been there. You don't want to pay another $80 when something goes wrong. RFE on your status, most of the time, is FP but you can't be 100% sure, so you'll have to wait. Patience, patience, patience... the USCIS is the perfect organization to teach you the value of this virtue.

[ezzie 7]

Why the rush... just wait for your letter. FP won't speed up the process but you need to have them done. It is a part of the background investigation of the FBI. You need the stamp on that paper when you get out. It's the only prove you have been there. You don't want to pay another $80 when something goes wrong. RFE on your status, most of the time, is FP but you can't be 100% sure, so you'll have to wait. Patience, patience, patience... the USCIS is the perfect organization to teach you the value of this virtue.

Sigh....patience, patience, patience. You're right! Wish I could add something to our list..

[Mo007 3]

Why the rush... just wait for your letter. FP won't speed up the process but you need to have them done. It is a part of the background investigation of the FBI. You need the stamp on that paper when you get out. It's the only prove you have been there. You don't want to pay another $80 when something goes wrong. RFE on your status, most of the time, is FP but you can't be 100% sure, so you'll have to wait. Patience, patience, patience... the USCIS is the perfect organization to teach you the value of this virtue.

Trust me. I'm probably one of the most patient people on this site. My immigration process started back in 2000 and have taught myself everything about the USCIS and the immigration law upto this point. I have been through the deepest valleys the greencard process could offer.

In the grand scheme of things, $80 nor going early for my FP is not a big issue for me at this point. My expectations are more or less like fast-food service.

However, I'm impressed with USCIS in the naturalization phase so far, although for $800, I think it's the worst service in the world for your money. There... I said it!

Edited November 19, 2010 by Mo007