N-400 December 2013 Filers

[Goldfee111 3]

ajoman they do oaths on Tuesdays I think it depends what time ur wife has her interview...

they do oaths Tuesdays at 2pm so if she is done by 11-1130 she could make it

[MJC79 1]

NY offices seem to be fairly erratic. Hang in there ! It should be just around the corner

I'm in the same boat and in NYC. I was put "in line" on Jan. 20th. Haven't heard anything yet. I think we probably have the slowest office of these United States. Never thought I'd be this anxious about the whole process!

The New York City (Manhattan Office) is extremely backed up. I have a priority date of 9/27 and I was placed in line for interview on 11/18/13. It has been over 4 months now, but according to tier 2 officers I am still within the "normal processing time" for that particular office. I have made an info pass for next week. Lets see what happens. the Manhattan office is notorious for being extremely back-logged. However I do agree with Raza123, its fairly erratic since there are people who have gotten interview dates even though they filed in Dec.

Hang in there, it will happen for all of us, but it will just take longer for those of us who filed through the NYC Manhattan field office

[Paulettex 1]

Omg that's crazy that is taking you so long to get your interview date my letter said to call after 90 days and I guess they would have to give you a date soon god that you have your appointment I would do the same if I had been waiting for so long god luck y'all

The New York City (Manhattan Office) is extremely backed up. I have a priority date of 9/27 and I was placed in line for interview on 11/18/13. It has been over 4 months now, but according to tier 2 officers I am still within the "normal processing time" for that particular office. I have made an info pass for next week. Lets see what happens. the Manhattan office is notorious for being extremely back-logged. However I do agree with Raza123, its fairly erratic since there are people who have gotten interview dates even though they filed in Dec.

Hang in there, it will happen for all of us, but it will just take longer for those of us who filed through the NYC Manhattan field office

[Paulettex 1]

Wohoooooooo hubbie and I got text message the interview is finally scheduled wohooooooo time to study now can't wait!!!!!!!!

[David_n_Amber 3]

Well.. i havent had any activity since dec 31.. so i called uscis and complained and they told me my local field office (DENVER) is backed up big time and still working on N400's from July..... Guess it'll be like september until my interview

[DebbyNSeyi 15]

I found out that my husband will also be dealing with the NYC field office, even though he did his Bio-metrics in Hicksville (which is an Application Support Center).

Got the below info off the website.

Field Office Processing Dates for NYC (as of 1/31/14):

Form Form Name Processing Timeframe:

I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status June 12, 2013

N-400 Application for Naturalization August 12, 2013

N-600 Application for Certification of Citizenship March 9, 2013

So it looks like, for the most part, us NYC folks are going to be waiting for awhile. Let's hope that we are the exception to the rule...

Edited March 28, 2014 by DebbyNSeyi

[MJC79 1]

congrat! and good luck!

Wohoooooooo hubbie and I got text message the interview is finally scheduled wohooooooo time to study now can't wait!!!!!!!!

[rtm 0]

DebbyNSeyi I saw that and wasn't sure what the Aug 12th date meant. Does that mean that as of January 2014 they were doing oath ceremonies for people who submitted their applicaiton on August 12th? Or does it mean that as of January 2014 they were interviewing those people? It makes a difference since an oath ceremony can take about an additional month to get through. Thanks for any insight!

I found out that my husband will also be dealing with the NYC field office, even though he did his Bio-metrics in Hicksville (which is an Application Support Center).

Got the below info off the website.

Field Office Processing Dates for NYC (as of 1/31/14):

Form Form Name Processing Timeframe:

I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status June 12, 2013

N-400 Application for Naturalization August 12, 2013

N-600 Application for Certification of Citizenship March 9, 2013

So it looks like, for the most part, us NYC folks are going to be waiting for awhile. Let's hope that we are the exception to the rule...

[DebbyNSeyi 15]

DebbyNSeyi I saw that and wasn't sure what the Aug 12th date meant. Does that mean that as of January 2014 they were doing oath ceremonies for people who submitted their applicaiton on August 12th? Or does it mean that as of January 2014 they were interviewing those people? It makes a difference since an oath ceremony can take about an additional month to get through. Thanks for any insight!

"However, if that office is taking longer than our processing goal to handle the form type in question, you will see the filing date (e.g., "April 10, 2003") of the last case we processed on the date the website chart was last updated. The charts are updated on or about the 15th day of each month."

Based on the highlighted text above (which I copied from the "processing times" page), it sounds like - and I could be wrong - that as of Aug 12th, they completed processing of those cases - Meaning: Done. Oath taken. New citizen. But, you are correct. It's not that clear.

[rtm 0]

Thanks! That's what I thought but wasn't sure.

"However, if that office is taking longer than our processing goal to handle the form type in question, you will see the filing date (e.g., "April 10, 2003") of the last case we processed on the date the website chart was last updated. The charts are updated on or about the 15th day of each month."

Based on the highlighted text above (which I copied from the "processing times" page), it sounds like - and I could be wrong - that as of Aug 12th, they completed processing of those cases - Meaning: Done. Oath taken. New citizen. But, you are correct. It's not that clear.

[Darth Vader Ku 16]

"However, if that office is taking longer than our processing goal to handle the form type in question, you will see the filing date (e.g., "April 10, 2003") of the last case we processed on the date the website chart was last updated. The charts are updated on or about the 15th day of each month."

Based on the highlighted text above (which I copied from the "processing times" page), it sounds like - and I could be wrong - that as of Aug 12th, they completed processing of those cases - Meaning: Done. Oath taken. New citizen. But, you are correct. It's not that clear.

Also, don't forget that these dates are provided on a considerable lag. For instance, the last updates to processing times at local field offices were provided as of the thirty-first of January, over two months ago. Something to bear in mind when forecasting delays in your own cases.

[Nadiia and Eric 1]

Well this was very quick, as I posted on the 24th of March Nadiia had her interview, today we got her letter to go to Kansas City, MO for her Oath Ceremony it will be on the 11th of April.

[mimigrant 0]

Well I'm in NY and (after I finally did a walk-in bio, initially they had booked it on a federal holiday), they send me the interview letter a couple days later.

Not sure it's NY then...

My interview is so close I don't really have time to study as I will be travelling for work and to see family during the next week or two... kinda worried about studying.

NY offices seem to be fairly erratic. Hang in there ! It should be just around the corner

[DebbyNSeyi 15]

Woo Hoo!!!! NEW YORK IS MOVING!!!! I got a text message and email last night:

"On March 28, 2014, your N400, APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION was scheduled for interview. You will receive a notice with a time and place for your interview."

How ironic that I was just posting yesterday how long the delay is!!! I will update our group timeline chart when I get the letter with the date.

Good luck to all of us!

[Paulettex 1]

Wohooooo thats great specially after thinking it was going to take much longer I am waiting for my letter also to update my timeline hope it arrives soon through the damn snail mail

Woo Hoo!!!! NEW YORK IS MOVING!!!! I got a text message and email last night:

"On March 28, 2014, your N400, APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION was scheduled for interview. You will receive a notice with a time and place for your interview."

How ironic that I was just posting yesterday how long the delay is!!! I will update our group timeline chart when I get the letter with the date.

Good luck to all of us!