Chicago N400 filers

[Suudsu 66]

 I got an interview notice today! Interview date is 8/31/2021 (7 weeks notice).

 

I found my interview notice on my daily check of myUSCIS. My case status did not update to any active consideration or action on my case: just went straight from receipt notice to interview scheduled. The interview notice was available immediately in the Documents tab. I have not received any notifications (text or email) about action on my case to let me know to check myUSCIS, so for a change I'm glad for my overzealous checking of case status.

 

Time to case completion estimate jumped from 4 months (yesterday) to 13 months (today).

[Suudsu 66]

8 hours ago, Suudsu said:

I have not received any notifications (text or email) about action on my case to let me know to check myUSCIS, so for a change I'm glad for my overzealous checking of case status.

I thought this might happen: I received a text and email this morning notifying me that an action had been taken on my case that needed my attention, and to log in to myUSCIS.

[Fahad86 113]

On 7/12/2021 at 1:37 PM, Crocs said:

 

Fahad86, could you please give me the Chicago N400 Whatsapp group number?

Yeah sure will send you the group admin number. 

[Crocs 3]

After 6 weeks of waiting since my interview on Jun 2, I finally got my oath ceremony scheduled notice today. It will be on Aug 13 in Rockford, not Chicago. Maybe that is the reason why it took longer than other people.

Edited July 15, 2021 by Crocs

[Suudsu 66]

6 hours ago, Crocs said:

After 6 weeks of waiting since my interview on Jun 2, I finally got my oath ceremony scheduled notice today. It will be on Aug 13 in Rockford, not Chicago. Maybe that is the reason why it took longer than other people.

Here's a news article on Rockford restarting naturalization ceremonies.

 

https://www.wifr.com/2021/07/14/roszkowski-courthouse-hosts-first-naturalization-ceremonies-since-pandemic-began/

 

It hasn't been obvious to us, but I'll bet that over the previous months that ceremonies in Chicago have either been conducted for the Eastern district or the Western district.

[Aaza 6]

I see a lot of people with reuse letters but has anyone gotten their biometrics done recently ( in person).

 

I am trying to figure out how long it is taking to get an interview once the Biometrics are submitted.

[Suudsu 66]

4 minutes ago, Aaza said:

I see a lot of people with reuse letters but has anyone gotten their biometrics done recently ( in person).

 

I am trying to figure out how long it is taking to get an interview once the Biometrics are submitted.

Aaza, have you completed biometrics yet? From your posts, appears you filed on 30th of September 2020.

[Aaza 6]

yup this week . I was reading the September thread and it seems like people in other states are getting interview letters within a couple of days of their Biometrics. 

 

I am assuming Chicago is a little different. 😃

[Ayam90 0]

1 hour ago, Aaza said:

I see a lot of people with reuse letters but has anyone gotten their biometrics done recently ( in person).

 

I am trying to figure out how long it is taking to get an interview once the Biometrics are submitted.

My wife got her biometrics done on Junee 11. At Norridge.  Exactly 5 weeks today. And nothing yet. It says "we're actively reviewing your case. Nothing outstanding".... 😒

[Aaza 6]

39 minutes ago, Ayam90 said:

My wife got her biometrics done on Junee 11. At Norridge.  Exactly 5 weeks today. And nothing yet. It says "we're actively reviewing your case. Nothing outstanding".... 😒

Yeah same status . I guess I shouldn't be expecting anything for the next few weeks. Knew Chicago would be different😐

[Ayam90 0]

12 minutes ago, Aaza said:

Yeah same status . I guess I shouldn't be expecting anything for the next few weeks. Knew Chicago would be different😐

What's your timeline?

For us: 

January 19: package sent with fee waiver.

January 27: package delivered.

Nothing until March 6: case received.

May 15: biometrics scheduled.

June11: biometrics appointment.

June 12: we are actively reviewing your case.

Nothing since.

Edited July 16, 2021 by Ayam90

[Aaza 6]

28 minutes ago, Ayam90 said:

What's your timeline?

For us: 

January 19: package sent with fee waiver.

January 27: package delivered.

Nothing until March 6: case received.

May 15: biometrics scheduled.

June11: biometrics appointment.

June 12: we are actively reviewing your case.

Nothing since.

 

I applied a few months before you put probably got stuck with the increased September filers :

 

 

30 September 2020 : Applied 

20th June : Biometrics Scheduled 

12 July 2021 : Biometrics 

12 July 2021 :   We are actively reviewing your case.

[Alex & Brit 3]

On 7/12/2021 at 7:40 PM, keyuree1 said:

Is there anything I can do to speed up the process? I filed last year in May and still nothing. Just talked to someone who filed at the end of the October and has his interview scheduled already. It doesn't make any sense. Where is my file? Why wouldn't they process cases in order? So frustrating! 

You're telling me!

 

I filed last March and the last contact was my biometrics reuse at the end of December. I sent in an inquiry when my priority date hit and received back a letter saying that my case was pending and that they couldn't say how long it would be.

[keyuree1 27]

16 hours ago, Alex & Brit said:

You're telling me!

 

I filed last March and the last contact was my biometrics reuse at the end of December. I sent in an inquiry when my priority date hit and received back a letter saying that my case was pending and that they couldn't say how long it would be.

Oh wow! I thought I had it bad  What's so special about September filers? Why are they taking them first? I'll start emailing and calling every week until they get sick of me. It's simply not fair. 

[gogojogop 4]

On 7/17/2021 at 7:13 AM, keyuree1 said:

Oh wow! I thought I had it bad  What's so special about September filers? Why are they taking them first? I'll start emailing and calling every week until they get sick of me. It's simply not fair. 

I am with you, Bro. I am January 2020 filer, and after bio in February 2020, N O T H I N G! I already contacted Senators, Congressman and still, nothing has moved! Even I submitted two case inquiries! Can you believe that? And their response is still the same: You are going to be scheduled for an interview. It is just ridiculous.