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I seem to be the only CSC May filer still waiting. I'm passing the 7 month mark - over a month outside the posted processing times - and I am beginning to wonder what might be wrong. There has not been a touch on my case since biometrics.

I've called a few times and have gotten replies like "we're processing cases filed 2 days before yours" and "can do a service request because my computer is down" etc. while speaking to reps and officer level. They clearly don't want to do a service request. InfoPass is too far. I have emailed the service center as per instructions from the USCIS website, but haven't had a response either. So while thinking about what I can do to get this over with, I've come up with a few of questions...

I've read that you can make inquiries with the USCIS Ombudsman's office and/or the local congressman.

- Does anyone know which is more effective?

- Will an inquiry by either of those just tick officers off and put a bad light on my case?

- Are there any other things we can do to find out what's going on?

Filing for citizenship to force adjudication of the ROC is not an option (I can't do the three-year thing - I filed based on death of spouse). I was informed that under a certain memo, I'm not even considered a waiver filer like divorce cases, but that I'm merely exempt from joint filing based on my spouse's death. The memo clarified that that's not like a divorce waiver, so it shouldn't take longer to process than any other joint applications. (Yet here I am waiting seven months...) Well, in case my ROC is denied, could I file the I-360 as a widow afterwards?

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I seem to be the only CSC May filer still waiting. I'm passing the 7 month mark - over a month outside the posted processing times - and I am beginning to wonder what might be wrong. There has not been a touch on my case since biometrics.

I've called a few times and have gotten replies like "we're processing cases filed 2 days before yours" and "can do a service request because my computer is down" etc. while speaking to reps and officer level. They clearly don't want to do a service request. InfoPass is too far. I have emailed the service center as per instructions from the USCIS website, but haven't had a response either. So while thinking about what I can do to get this over with, I've come up with a few of questions...

I've read that you can make inquiries with the USCIS Ombudsman's office and/or the local congressman.

- Does anyone know which is more effective?

- Will an inquiry by either of those just tick officers off and put a bad light on my case?

- Are there any other things we can do to find out what's going on?

Filing for citizenship to force adjudication of the ROC is not an option (I can't do the three-year thing - I filed based on death of spouse). I was informed that under a certain memo, I'm not even considered a waiver filer like divorce cases, but that I'm merely exempt from joint filing based on my spouse's death. The memo clarified that that's not like a divorce waiver, so it shouldn't take longer to process than any other joint applications. (Yet here I am waiting seven months...) Well, in case my ROC is denied, could I file the I-360 as a widow afterwards?

Well, you're not denied or out of status at this point so I wouldn't know if Ombudsman or Congressman would be very helpfull at this point. Infopass might be the best way to go even though it's far.

N-400 application timeline

02-22-2012-- (00): documents sent

02-23-2012-- (01): NOA date

02-27-2012-- (05): check cashed

03-02-2012-- (09): bio appointment notice sent, bio date 03-15 (23)

03-05-2012-- (12): bio notice received

03-06-2012-- (13): early bio

03-12-2012-- (19): in line for interview scheduling

03-21-2012-- (28): scheduled for interview

03-28-2012-- (35): interview notice received

05-02-2012-- (70): interview. Rec. for Approval!

05-16-2012-- (84): in line for oath scheduling

06-19-2012-(118): scheduled for oath

06-21-2012-(120): oath letter received

07-06-2012-(135): oath

Passport application timeline

07-10-2012-- (00): application sent (card+book/routine service)

07-17-2012-- (07): application status online

07-26-2012-- (16): application on hold (name too long)

07-28-2012-- (18): RFI Tucson passport center (proposed shortened name) letter received

07-30-2012-- (20): reply sent to Tucson passport center

08-18-2012-- (39): passport book received

08-21-2012-- (42): passport card received

08-21-2012-- (42): CON received

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Well, you're not denied or out of status at this point so I wouldn't know if Ombudsman or Congressman would be very helpfull at this point. Infopass might be the best way to go even though it's far.

Actually, both offer to make written inquiries if your case is beyond posted processing times.

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Actually, both offer to make written inquiries if your case is beyond posted processing times.

I would attempt the congressman path first. See what they can find out... they will take time but they might be able to get some additional information for you.

N-400 Naturalization Timeline

06/28/11 .. Mailed N-400 package via Priority mail with delivery confirmation

06/30/11 .. Package Delivered to Dallas Lockbox

07/06/11 .. Received e-mail notification of application acceptance

07/06/11 .. Check cashed

07/08/11 .. Received NOA letter

07/29/11 .. Received text/e-mail for biometrics notice

08/03/11 .. Received Biometrics letter - scheduled for 8/24/11

08/04/11 .. Walk-in finger prints done.

08/08/11 .. Received text/e-mail: Placed in line for interview scheduling

09/12/11 .. Received Yellow letter dated 9/7/11

09/13/11 .. Received text/e-mail: Interview scheduled

09/16/11 .. Received interview letter

10/19/11 .. Interview - PASSED

10/20/11 .. Received text/email: Oath scheduled

10/22/11 .. Received OATH letter

11/09/11 .. Oath ceremony

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I would attempt the congressman path first. See what they can find out... they will take time but they might be able to get some additional information for you.

A helpful tip. Thank you for your input, v333k. Do you think it would make them look at the application in a more negative way?

Also if anyone can weigh in on the I-360 alternative I'd really appreciate it.

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A helpful tip. Thank you for your input, v333k. Do you think it would make them look at the application in a more negative way?

Also if anyone can weigh in on the I-360 alternative I'd really appreciate it.

I doubt it. Many people have taken that route and several have heard something back either through the congressman's office or USCIS. It is worth a shot especially that you've been waiting this long.

N-400 Naturalization Timeline

06/28/11 .. Mailed N-400 package via Priority mail with delivery confirmation

06/30/11 .. Package Delivered to Dallas Lockbox

07/06/11 .. Received e-mail notification of application acceptance

07/06/11 .. Check cashed

07/08/11 .. Received NOA letter

07/29/11 .. Received text/e-mail for biometrics notice

08/03/11 .. Received Biometrics letter - scheduled for 8/24/11

08/04/11 .. Walk-in finger prints done.

08/08/11 .. Received text/e-mail: Placed in line for interview scheduling

09/12/11 .. Received Yellow letter dated 9/7/11

09/13/11 .. Received text/e-mail: Interview scheduled

09/16/11 .. Received interview letter

10/19/11 .. Interview - PASSED

10/20/11 .. Received text/email: Oath scheduled

10/22/11 .. Received OATH letter

11/09/11 .. Oath ceremony

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I doubt it. Many people have taken that route and several have heard something back either through the congressman's office or USCIS. It is worth a shot especially that you've been waiting this long.

Good to know. Thank you for your help. I was able to finally do a service request yesterday based on it being outside processing times - and once I get a (probably useless) reply to that, I'll have the congressman check up on things.

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