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A very important question. Do we have to take passport photos to the naturalization interview? Do they need passport photos for the certificate of citizenship??

 

 

I-130 (Parent)

- Submitted June 2021

- 1st NOA (June 2021)

 

I-130 (Brother 1)

- Submitted (September 2019)

- 1st NOA (September 2019)

 

I-130 (Brother 2)

- Submitted (Not yet)

- 1st NOA (Not yet)

 

 

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5 hours ago, blackknight1609 said:

A very important question. Do we have to take passport photos to the naturalization interview? Do they need passport photos for the certificate of citizenship??

 

 

they got your picture when you did your fingerprints. That's what is on on your citizenship certificate.

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I just noticed that USCIS released data for n400 in mid april for oct 1st to dec 31st , it seems things have improved slightly for twin cities office. The pending applications have shown a decrease for the first time since 2015. I have added the info the to spreadsheet.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Resources/Reports and Studies/Immigration Forms Data/Naturalization Data/N400_performancedata_fy2019_qtr1.pdf

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I just noticed that USCIS released data for n400 in mid april for oct 1st to dec 31st , it seems things have improved slightly for twin cities office. The pending applications have shown a decrease for the first time since 2015. I have added the info the to spreadsheet.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Resources/Reports and Studies/Immigration Forms Data/Naturalization Data/N400_performancedata_fy2019_qtr1.pdf

Number of immigrants decreased in Minnesota. 

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Hi everyone!

 

How accurate is the estimated case completion time shown in the online account? Mine was 19 months and it changed to 13 months yesterday. Not sure what factors impact this and how it’s calculated.

 I applied for n400 in April 2019, done with biometrics. I fall under MN field office.

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24 minutes ago, Hydigal said:

Hi everyone!

 

How accurate is the estimated case completion time shown in the online account? Mine was 19 months and it changed to 13 months yesterday. Not sure what factors impact this and how it’s calculated.

 I applied for n400 in April 2019, done with biometrics. I fall under MN field office.

 

I think it is calculated based on the backlog and how fast they are processing cases. if your estimated wait time has decreased, then I think they are now moving faster than before. I just checked mine. My estimated wait time has also reduced. Great news!!!

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I think it is calculated based on the backlog and how fast they are processing cases. if your estimated wait time has decreased, then I think they are now moving faster than before. I just checked mine. My estimated wait time has also reduced. Great news!!!

@Citizendan If that’s the case, then it’s great news! But don’t want to raise my hopes as it might change again as the uscis website still shows 17.5 months to 33 months to process n400. 

Also, do you know if the estimated case completion include time till oath or till interview scheduled?

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1 hour ago, Hydigal said:

Hi everyone!

 

How accurate is the estimated case completion time shown in the online account? Mine was 19 months and it changed to 13 months yesterday. Not sure what factors impact this and how it’s calculated.

 I applied for n400 in April 2019, done with biometrics. I fall under MN field office.

So its the worst case scenario as in your application was processed the slowest. mine moved up 3 months as well. Its a good sign that means they are processing applications faster and/or they have received fewer applications so far.

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1 hour ago, Hydigal said:

Hi everyone!

 

How accurate is the estimated case completion time shown in the online account? Mine was 19 months and it changed to 13 months yesterday. Not sure what factors impact this and how it’s calculated.

 I applied for n400 in April 2019, done with biometrics. I fall under MN field office.

had to check for myself if the wait times went down for our case as well. Sure enough it did! Estimated case completion time is 14 months, and in the reviewed biometrics section says "estimated wait time of 11 months". Woohoo!

 

Was hoping husband would be a citizen by the end of this year but seeing as ND has only 3 or 4 ceremonies in a year, I'm not sure that's gonna happen; I certainly won't hold my breath. I know better than that with immigrations ha!

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A Tale of Two Dakotaraguans

K1 Journey - 78 Days

 

Sent I-129F - 11/16/15 [Day 1]
NOA1 - 11/18 (Hard copy: 11/24) [Day 2, Day 8]
NOA2 - 12/18 (Hard copy: 12/26) [Day 32, Day 40]
NVC received file: 1/05/2016 [Day 50] Obtained NVC invoice number, paid visa fee, filled out DS-160: 1/06 [Day 51]
Fiancé's medical: 1/12 9:00am [Day 57]
Interview: 1/22 9:30am, Approved! [67 days] (F)
Visa status on ceac site= "AP": 1/25, "Issued":01/27, "In Transit: 2/02", Visa packet in hand: 2/03 [Day 78]
POE: (Houston) 2/04, North Dakota arrival: 2/05

Married (civil): 2/05/16 (L)

AOS - 55 Days

 

I-485, AP, EAD sent : 3/03/2016 [Day 1]

Delivered: 3/04 [Day 2]

Electronic NOA1: 3/08 [Day 5]  NOA1 Hardcopy rcv'd in mail: 3/12 [Day 9]; Biometric Notification rcv'd in mail: 3/26 [Day 23]; Biometrics Appt: 4/06 in Fargo, ND [Day 33]

Notification(s): "Your new card is being produced" 4/23 [Day 48] ; "Your case was approved" 4/26 [Day 51]; "Your card was mailed on 4/27" 4/28 [Day 53]

Green Card in Hand: 4/30 [Day 55]

D-day ("Dress day"/I do...again Day/wedding reception): 9/10/16

ROC - 390 days 

Spoiler

Window opens: 1/24/2018

Package sent: 1/26, Delivered on 1/29 at 11:17am to CSC - [Day 1]

Check cashed: 1/31 [Day 3]

NOA1: 1/29 [Day 1]; NOA rcv'd in mail: 2/02 [Day 4]

Biometrics  Sent 5/5, rcv'd in mail 5/12 [Day 107]

Biometrics appt: Not required

18 Month extension letter received, dated 8/18: 8/24/18 [Day 211]

"New Card Being Produced" - 2/11/19 [Day 382], email "we mailed your card on 2/14" - 2/15

Card arrived: 2/19/19 [Day 390]

Citizenship - 643 Days

Spoiler

Window opens: 01/24/2019

E-file: 01/28/2019 [Day 1]

Biometrics = scheduled: 02/01 [Day 4], view uploaded document: 02/05 [Day 8], appointment day: 02/19 [Day 22] In Fargo, ND

Interview scheduled notification online: 9/3/20 [Day 585]

Interview in Minneapolis, MN: 10/20/20 [Day 632] at 12:15 PM: passed/approved

Oath Ceremony: scheduled 10/20, view letter online 10/21

Oath : Fargo, ND 2:15pm at sanctuary events center. No guests allowed

 

1808 total days of thinking about/waiting for immigrations!

Applied for US Passport 11/4/2020, application approved 1/26/21, passport and naturalization cert received in mailbox: 1/28/21 📘

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1 minute ago, YecaCruz said:

had to check for myself if the wait times went down for our case as well. Sure enough it did! Estimated case completion time is 14 months, and in the reviewed biometrics section says "estimated wait time of 11 months". Woohoo!

 

Was hoping husband would be a citizen by the end of this year but seeing as ND has only 3 or 4 ceremonies in a year, I'm not sure that's gonna happen; I certainly won't hold my breath. I know better than that with immigrations ha!

Yayyy! That’s awesome. I live in GF. Went for my biometrics to Fargo ASC. Interview is long way but not sure where it’ll be. I agree about ND oath ceremonies. I would be surprised if I get my interview scheduled this year. 

 When did your husband apply and did he give biometrics in Fargo ASC?

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Yayyy! That’s awesome. I live in GF. Went for my biometrics to Fargo ASC. Interview is long way but not sure where it’ll be. I agree about ND oath ceremonies. I would be surprised if I get my interview scheduled this year. 

 When did your husband apply and did he give biometrics in Fargo ASC?

all that is in my signature below. Applied end of Jan, biometrics in Fargo in Feb. Been in a holding pattern ever since

A Tale of Two Dakotaraguans

K1 Journey - 78 Days

 

Sent I-129F - 11/16/15 [Day 1]
NOA1 - 11/18 (Hard copy: 11/24) [Day 2, Day 8]
NOA2 - 12/18 (Hard copy: 12/26) [Day 32, Day 40]
NVC received file: 1/05/2016 [Day 50] Obtained NVC invoice number, paid visa fee, filled out DS-160: 1/06 [Day 51]
Fiancé's medical: 1/12 9:00am [Day 57]
Interview: 1/22 9:30am, Approved! [67 days] (F)
Visa status on ceac site= "AP": 1/25, "Issued":01/27, "In Transit: 2/02", Visa packet in hand: 2/03 [Day 78]
POE: (Houston) 2/04, North Dakota arrival: 2/05

Married (civil): 2/05/16 (L)

AOS - 55 Days

 

I-485, AP, EAD sent : 3/03/2016 [Day 1]

Delivered: 3/04 [Day 2]

Electronic NOA1: 3/08 [Day 5]  NOA1 Hardcopy rcv'd in mail: 3/12 [Day 9]; Biometric Notification rcv'd in mail: 3/26 [Day 23]; Biometrics Appt: 4/06 in Fargo, ND [Day 33]

Notification(s): "Your new card is being produced" 4/23 [Day 48] ; "Your case was approved" 4/26 [Day 51]; "Your card was mailed on 4/27" 4/28 [Day 53]

Green Card in Hand: 4/30 [Day 55]

D-day ("Dress day"/I do...again Day/wedding reception): 9/10/16

ROC - 390 days 

Spoiler

Window opens: 1/24/2018

Package sent: 1/26, Delivered on 1/29 at 11:17am to CSC - [Day 1]

Check cashed: 1/31 [Day 3]

NOA1: 1/29 [Day 1]; NOA rcv'd in mail: 2/02 [Day 4]

Biometrics  Sent 5/5, rcv'd in mail 5/12 [Day 107]

Biometrics appt: Not required

18 Month extension letter received, dated 8/18: 8/24/18 [Day 211]

"New Card Being Produced" - 2/11/19 [Day 382], email "we mailed your card on 2/14" - 2/15

Card arrived: 2/19/19 [Day 390]

Citizenship - 643 Days

Spoiler

Window opens: 01/24/2019

E-file: 01/28/2019 [Day 1]

Biometrics = scheduled: 02/01 [Day 4], view uploaded document: 02/05 [Day 8], appointment day: 02/19 [Day 22] In Fargo, ND

Interview scheduled notification online: 9/3/20 [Day 585]

Interview in Minneapolis, MN: 10/20/20 [Day 632] at 12:15 PM: passed/approved

Oath Ceremony: scheduled 10/20, view letter online 10/21

Oath : Fargo, ND 2:15pm at sanctuary events center. No guests allowed

 

1808 total days of thinking about/waiting for immigrations!

Applied for US Passport 11/4/2020, application approved 1/26/21, passport and naturalization cert received in mailbox: 1/28/21 📘

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@Citizendan If that’s the case, then it’s great news! But don’t want to raise my hopes as it might change again as the uscis website still shows 17.5 months to 33 months to process n400. 

Also, do you know if the estimated case completion include time till oath or till interview scheduled?

 

The estimated completion date includes the oath ceremony. In most cases, applicants attend the oath ceremony before that date.

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I think it is calculated based on the backlog and how fast they are processing cases. if your estimated wait time has decreased, then I think they are now moving faster than before. I just checked mine. My estimated wait time has also reduced. Great news!!!

My estimated case completion and estimated wait time is 13 months :)

 

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My estimated case completion and estimated wait time is 13 months :)

 

 

Looking at the trend in North Dakota, you may have your oath ceremony in first quarter of 2020. If you are lucky, then it could be end of this year. I submitted my application on August 11, 2018 and I'm still waiting

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Looking at the trend in North Dakota, you may have your oath ceremony in first quarter of 2020. If you are lucky, then it could be end of this year.

Wow. That's exciting. 
I was reading online that sometimes the wait times increase. Hope that's not the case here. I am trying to be optimistic :D
 

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