Filing N400 online, anyone?

[Sam V 1]

Thanks for the response. Why do they say "Estimated Case Completion September, 2018" when they already are showing ""USCIS has Scheduled Interview, will mail appointment letter"... 

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37 minutes ago, Sam V said:

Thanks for the response. Why do they say "Estimated Case Completion September, 2018" when they already are showing ""USCIS has Scheduled Interview, will mail appointment letter"... 

Don't hold the estimated case completion date to heart----it's very very glitchy according to many online filers.

For example, my interview appointment is this Wednesday, and it still reads my case completion date as 9 months from now.

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8 minutes ago, Going through said:

Don't hold the estimated case completion date to heart----it's very very glitchy according to many online filers.

For example, my interview appointment is this Wednesday, and it still reads my case completion date as 9 months from now.

How exciting! Hope its a memorable day  

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5 minutes ago, Damara said:

How exciting! Hope its a memorable day  

Thanks!  I appreciate the well-wishes  

[Sam V 1]

Good luck. What's the fastest among online applications you have seen so far? 

[Sam V 1]

Online interface changed some what today. Did anyone else notice that? Also, they changed my case status back to "Biometrics Reviewed"  Why is my case moving backwards?

 

-Somu

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5 hours ago, Sam V said:

Good luck. What's the fastest among online applications you have seen so far? 

Not really sure---everyone's mileage differs depending on background check, how straightforward their application is, whether they got any RFEs, field office, etc.   You can check my timeline in my signature below in red---it has been a quick process for me, especially given I'm in NYC which suffers from backlog, usually.

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5 hours ago, Going through said:

Not really sure---everyone's mileage differs depending on background check, how straightforward their application is, whether they got any RFEs, field office, etc.   You can check my timeline in my signature below in red---it has been a quick process for me, especially given I'm in NYC which suffers from backlog, usually.

Your case is probably the fastest I have ever seen here!

[IPv6Freely 64]

1 minute ago, qaszxc1234 said:

Your case is probably the fastest I have ever seen here!

Definitely! Crazy how quick that's been! 

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2 minutes ago, qaszxc1234 said:

Your case is probably the fastest I have ever seen here!

Mine did go fast, yes, but I think that may have also depended on variable factors.   I am pleasantly surprised as well.

[EXPORT1 4]

Hi Guys, I'm new user here, I want to start N400 process, I-751 Pending, will sent papers next week under 90 days prior 3 years as permanent resident (oct 7).

can you please help me with: documents to mail, what is better send it by mail or fill out form online? is there a October 2017 forum?

 

Thank you so much

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1 hour ago, carlos77 said:

Hi Guys, I'm new user here, I want to start N400 process, I-751 Pending, will sent papers next week under 90 days prior 3 years as permanent resident (oct 7).

can you please help me with: documents to mail, what is better send it by mail or fill out form online? is there a October 2017 forum?

 

Thank you so much

It is better to file online. The application will tell you exactly what documents you need.

 

I don't know if there is an October forum. Just check in the N400 case reports section.

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1 minute ago, IPv6Freely said:

It is better to file online. The application will tell you exactly what documents you need.

 

I don't know if there is an October forum. Just check in the N400 case reports section.

Thank you so much! 

[r060106 109]

Does anyone know how much time filing online actually shaves off, on average? Is it just a myth that it does? 

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12 minutes ago, r060106 said:

Does anyone know how much time filing online actually shaves off, on average? Is it just a myth that it does? 

It's definitely not a myth by any means. A more efficient filing method is going to save some time, no doubt about it. The question is just how much time it really saves. You know for a fact that it saves at least a couple days when mailing information back and forth (a couple days for the initial application, the biometrics appointment PDF is posted online so you don't have to wait for that letter to show up, etc.) and of course the time it takes to transfer your physical paperwork between departments (sending to the field office, for example). 

 

Now, does the application itself get processed faster or higher priority? That's hard to say, but maybe. With it being such a new system it would not surprise me if they're trying to get as many online applications done as possible just to iron out kinks. Also, if you're an immigration officer and you sit down and process one online application, then one paper, then one online, then one paper, etc. then just by the sheer fact that the number of online applicants is significantly smaller (for now), you're going to get yours processed sooner. On top of all that, just the sheer level of ease it is for an IO to process your documentation is going to speed things up a bit. That said, it's not like they're ignoring the paper applications to give the online applications specific priority. 

 

What does this all add up to? Maybe a couple days shorter, maybe a few weeks, or maybe a few months. Who knows? The online filing system is still very new so we really don't have any idea at this point. That said, check out the August 2017 Filers thread and you can clearly see that the online filers (except for me but I know I'm a special case) are being processed significantly faster at this point. 

 

So all that said, there's just no good reason to NOT file online unless you're not eligible (which is determined when you start your application). Of course the other huge benefit is that your updates are quite a bit more granular, and you're able to send questions/messages to immigration officers directly from your online profile page. PDFs are all uploaded online as well which is a pretty significant benefit.

 

Hope that helps!