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Had our oath ceremony yesterday - officially a citizen of this AMAZING country!!!! 

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Wow you are from the future!!! How is America in Aug 2018?

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Thank you so much. Yes, my immigration journey is finally over and thank you for your condolences. My husband is probably smiling either from heaven or next to me. We did it, my husband and I accompli

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7 hours ago, Zombie69 said:

The filed offices listed on the process times table are Los Angeles Office and Los Angeles Country Office. The former is processing 2/23/2017, the latter, 3/22/2017. I am just conservatively going by Los Angeles field office because that is the only field office that is close to me. 5 more months isn't that far away,  but if my 400 somehow gets processed by LA County office, than it will be 4 more months. How do you find out exactly where you field office is? By your zip code?

Yes, your feild office is selected by your zip code. 

I think, wherever you took your biometrics that's your feild office. Also, the processing  time shown in the chart "2/23/2017" for October (it's says on top of the chart) not for January. 

So, they might be working on May fillers right now. 

In that case, 3 more months. 

That's what I think. So, let's just hope to get the interview soon.

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Just now, Nisha0414 said:

Yes, your feild office is selected by your zip code. 

I think, wherever you took your biometrics that's your feild office. Also, the processing  time shown in the chart "2/23/2017" for October (it's says on top of the chart) not for January. 

So, they might be working on May fillers right now. 

In that case, 3 more months. 

That's what I think. So, let's just hope to get the interview soon.

Maybe, I am just being conservative, so I won't set myself to disappointment. The office where I did my biometrics is just a biometrics office, It was a big empty office. I think my field office will be at the one where I did my 485/130 interview. About the processing times chart l, it is a bit tricky as to how to read it. You are right about what it says "as of October 31st". Maybe it won't be another 5 months, let's hope!!

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On 1/3/2018 at 8:53 AM, qaszxc1234 said:

My friend and I are SF online filers, we both received interview scheduled notification yesterday on 1/2/2018, but still waiting for the interview notice to be posted on ELIS. Our NOA dates are both around 8/15/2017. So I guess SF are scheduling interviews for August 2017 filers now, at least for online filers.

I received interview scheduled notification today - 01/10/18. When is ur interview? -Sam

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26 minutes ago, Sam V said:

I received interview scheduled notification today - 01/10/18. When is ur interview? -Sam

Congrats...What is your Green card issue date?

Are you also a SF online?

I-751 ROC
2016-08-31 I-751 form sent to USCIS
2016-09-02 NOA 1
2016-10-13 Biometrics appointment

N-400

2017-08-31 Filed N-400 online

2017-08-31 Receipt Notice

2017-09-18 Biometrics Appointment

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1 hour ago, Sam V said:

I received interview scheduled notification today - 01/10/18. When is ur interview? -Sam

2/6 morning. Looks like SF is moving pretty fast on online filers.

N-400 Timeline San Francisco field office (Marriage with an US citizen and 3 year of LPR):

ELIS: https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/

EGOV: https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do

08/15/2017 (day 000): N-400 application was filed online on ELIS

08/22/2017 (day 007): Biometrics appointment was scheduled for 9/8/2017 

08/28/2017 (day 013): Early walk-in biometrics was completed

01/03/2018 (day 141): Interview appointment was scheduled for 2/6/2018

02/06/2018 (day 175): Interview was completed and the case was recommended for approval

02/12/2018 (day 181): Oath ceremony was scheduled for 3/15/2018

03/15/2018 (day 214): Oath ceremony was competed and I am an US citizen!

 

 

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3 hours ago, Nisha0414 said:

why are the offices choosing online fillers over paper fillers?  Shouldn't they work on files based on serial numbers? 

It is one of the flaws of USCIS.

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9 hours ago, Nisha0414 said:

why are the offices choosing online fillers over paper fillers?  Shouldn't they work on files based on serial numbers? 

 

I have a theory. I don't think that officers themselves choose to interview online filers first. It may be the case that the interview scheduling for online filers is automated and when an interview slot opens for a candidate whose 5th year green card anniversary has passed or will pass in next couple of weeks the system schedules an interview. For paper filers, an officer probably has to manually schedule an interview after checking the available dates after the fifth anniversary.  As officers have multiple cases to handle, they are not as fast in scheduling the interview as automated computer systems. In fact, even citizenship interview officers are often surprised by how fast the online interview scheduling is as has been corroborated by various online filers and also was my case.

 

If you observe various cases, there is a definite pattern. Given the same district office and similar circumstances, the fastest interview scheduling is for online filers whose 5th year green card anniversary has either passed by the biometric date or will pass within a couple of weeks. In fact, I saw a case few months ago where an online filers interview was scheduled just a day after biometric.  His biometric was after the 5th year anniversary.

 

I am of course speculating here after observing various cases. I can be completely wrong.

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2 hours ago, waiting_for_aos said:

 

I have a theory. I don't think that officers themselves choose to interview online filers first. It may be the case that the interview scheduling for online filers is automated and when an interview slot opens for a candidate whose 5th year green card anniversary has passed or will pass in next couple of weeks the system schedules an interview. For paper filers, an officer probably has to manually schedule an interview after checking the available dates after the fifth anniversary.  As officers have multiple cases to handle, they are not as fast in scheduling the interview as automated computer systems. In fact, even citizenship interview officers are often surprised by how fast the online interview scheduling is as has been corroborated by various online filers and also was my case.

 

If you observe various cases, there is a definite pattern. Given the same district office and similar circumstances, the fastest interview scheduling is for online filers whose 5th year green card anniversary has either passed by the biometric date or will pass within a couple of weeks. In fact, I saw a case few months ago where an online filers interview was scheduled just a day after biometric.  His biometric was after the 5th year anniversary.

 

I am of course speculating here after observing various cases. I can be completely wrong.

I don't think it has anything to do with the 5th year green card anniversary, some people file under 3-year rule like me, some people have been holding green card for decades before naturalization. All the interviews should be scheduled automatically by the system based on NOA date, it is not a very complex algorithm. My theory is they have separate slots for online filing cases for some reasons, since not so many people are filing online, the line is moving pretty fast. 

N-400 Timeline San Francisco field office (Marriage with an US citizen and 3 year of LPR):

ELIS: https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/

EGOV: https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do

08/15/2017 (day 000): N-400 application was filed online on ELIS

08/22/2017 (day 007): Biometrics appointment was scheduled for 9/8/2017 

08/28/2017 (day 013): Early walk-in biometrics was completed

01/03/2018 (day 141): Interview appointment was scheduled for 2/6/2018

02/06/2018 (day 175): Interview was completed and the case was recommended for approval

02/12/2018 (day 181): Oath ceremony was scheduled for 3/15/2018

03/15/2018 (day 214): Oath ceremony was competed and I am an US citizen!

 

 

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13 hours ago, Nisha0414 said:

why are the offices choosing online fillers over paper fillers?  Shouldn't they work on files based on serial numbers? 

Because of the efficiency of electronic filing they get through the system way faster. It's just common sense. 

05/15/2006 - Moved to Kansas, USA on TN Status

10/16/2009 - Married in Missouri, USA
 

Family-based AOS from TN Status - Complete

Spoiler

(DAY 00) 06/18/2012 - Sent AOS Package to Chicago Lockbox

(DAY 01) 06/19/2012 - AOS Package received

(DAY 04) 06/22/2012 - Texts/Emails from USCIS confirming receipt

(DAY 07) 06/25/2012 - I-130 and I-485 checks cashed

(DAY 08) 06/26/2012 - NOA received in the mail

(DAY 12) 06/30/2012 - Biometrics appointment letter received in the mail. Appointment for 7/17/2012

(DAY 29) 07/17/2012 - Biometrics completed.

(DAY 51) 08/08/2012 - Interview email received. Scheduled for 9/11.

(DAY 53) 08/10/2012 - Paper Interview notice received in mail.

(DAY 86) 09/11/2012 - Interview. Approved on the spot.

(DAY 86) 09/11/2012 - GC Production ordered

(DAY 86) 09/11/2012 - EAD production ordered (not that I need it now...)

(DAY 87) 09/12/2012 - Case status moved from "card production" to "decision"

(DAY 89) 09/14/2012 - 2nd GC production ordered notice

(DAY 92) 09/17/2012 - EAD and GC mailed

(DAY 94) 09/19/2012 - EAD and GC IN HAND!

 

 

N-400 Application (5 year residency) - San Diego Field Office - Complete

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(DAY 000) 08/15/2017 - N-400 Filed Online

(DAY 000) 08/15/2017 - Receipt Received, Case number assigned

(DAY 004) 08/19/2017 - Biometrics Appointment notification received

(DAY 010) 08/25/2017 - Biometrics Appointment PDF Posted (Date: 09/05/2017)

(DAY 013) 08/28/2017 - Biometrics Appointment Completed Early (Walk-In)

(DAY 014) 08/29/2017 - Case status now "We Reviewed Your Biometrics". 

(DAY 053) 10/06/2017 - In-line for interview. EGOV updated to "Interview Was Scheduled"

(DAY 054) 10/07/2017 - Interview scheduled. ELIS updated to "View your letter on your documents tab"

(DAY 057) 10/10/2017 - Interview PDF posted (Interview Date: 11/14/2017)

(DAY 092) 11/14/2017 - Interview in San Diego (Approved)

(DAY 112) 12/04/2017 - EGOV updated to "Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed"

(DAY 113) 12/05/2017 - ELIS updated to "View your letter on your documents tab"

(DAY 128) 12/20/2017 - Oath Ceremony Completed.

 

 

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Went to check my case status today and USCIS won't let me into my account, citing either inactivity or trying to log in too many times. It suggested a password reset but then asked me a security question I hadn't chosen so I still can't log in. Great. This whole process is so frustrating. I hope we don't have to wait until June in LA because that would mean June interview/July oath and I will simultaneously have to apply for my UK visa in order to be there by September. Yeesh. Cannot wait to be done. 

 

If we change our address in, say, March will that change the field office we are processed at? 

05/14: We were married!!

06/04/14: Finally marriage license was recorded & we got a copy

06/05/14: AOS package mailed via Fed Ex overnight to USCIS Chicago Lockbox

06/06/14: (Day 00) Confirmation of delivery & receipt date recorded by USCIS

06/11/14: (Day 05) NOA 1 Hard copy of receipt received

06/13/14: (Day 07) Form I-797C received, Biometrics appointment scheduled for July 8

07/01/14: RFE for co-sponsor salary and tax info, which was already sent with original package. Resent a copy on 07/08/14.

07/08/14: (Day 32) Biometrics appt.

08/10/14: (Day 65) Noticed that USCIS status has changed from Initial Review to Testing & Interview!

08/21/14: (Day 76) Received EAD/AP in the mail!

09/25/14: (Day 111) Email notice with interview date set for OCT. 29!

10/29/14: (Day 145) Interview day - APPROVED!!!

09/21/16: Mailed in I-751 Removal of Conditions

10/14/16: Biometrics appointment

8/8/17: Mailed N-400 Naturalization Application

8/15/17: USCIS texted that they've received N-400

9/8/17: Scheduled for biometrics 

10/11/17: In Line to be Scheduled for N-400 Interview
6/23/18: N400 Interview (recommended for approval pending I751)

8/1/18: I751 Interview - approved

 

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We're moving from being in LA Field Office range to San Fernando Valley area. Not sure that changes anything. 

05/14: We were married!!

06/04/14: Finally marriage license was recorded & we got a copy

06/05/14: AOS package mailed via Fed Ex overnight to USCIS Chicago Lockbox

06/06/14: (Day 00) Confirmation of delivery & receipt date recorded by USCIS

06/11/14: (Day 05) NOA 1 Hard copy of receipt received

06/13/14: (Day 07) Form I-797C received, Biometrics appointment scheduled for July 8

07/01/14: RFE for co-sponsor salary and tax info, which was already sent with original package. Resent a copy on 07/08/14.

07/08/14: (Day 32) Biometrics appt.

08/10/14: (Day 65) Noticed that USCIS status has changed from Initial Review to Testing & Interview!

08/21/14: (Day 76) Received EAD/AP in the mail!

09/25/14: (Day 111) Email notice with interview date set for OCT. 29!

10/29/14: (Day 145) Interview day - APPROVED!!!

09/21/16: Mailed in I-751 Removal of Conditions

10/14/16: Biometrics appointment

8/8/17: Mailed N-400 Naturalization Application

8/15/17: USCIS texted that they've received N-400

9/8/17: Scheduled for biometrics 

10/11/17: In Line to be Scheduled for N-400 Interview
6/23/18: N400 Interview (recommended for approval pending I751)

8/1/18: I751 Interview - approved

 

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1 minute ago, Camelot13 said:

Went to check my case status today and USCIS won't let me into my account, citing either inactivity or trying to log in too many times. It suggested a password reset but then asked me a security question I hadn't chosen so I still can't log in. Great. This whole process is so frustrating. I hope we don't have to wait until June in LA because that would mean June interview/July oath and I will simultaneously have to apply for my UK visa in order to be there by September. Yeesh. Cannot wait to be done. 

 

If we change our address in, say, March will that change the field office we are processed at? 

You don't have to log into your account to check your case status.

June interview doesn't mean July oath, you could wait for another couple of months

I strongly suggest not to change your address, it will definitely not shorten the process

N-400 Timeline San Francisco field office (Marriage with an US citizen and 3 year of LPR):

ELIS: https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/

EGOV: https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do

08/15/2017 (day 000): N-400 application was filed online on ELIS

08/22/2017 (day 007): Biometrics appointment was scheduled for 9/8/2017 

08/28/2017 (day 013): Early walk-in biometrics was completed

01/03/2018 (day 141): Interview appointment was scheduled for 2/6/2018

02/06/2018 (day 175): Interview was completed and the case was recommended for approval

02/12/2018 (day 181): Oath ceremony was scheduled for 3/15/2018

03/15/2018 (day 214): Oath ceremony was competed and I am an US citizen!

 

 

 
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