N-400 and I-751 combo pending

[AustinCanada 681]

  On 9/19/2018 at 11:41 AM, punter13 said:

Haha, you should have seen the face of officer when I requested I-551 stamp. Officer is like " why do you need stamp?" and I am like "For employment and travel purpose." Even I was shocked when officer only gave me stamp for 4 months and asked  to come back if it expires and I am still not the citizen. What a drag!! Thinking about filing writ of mandamus if I miss voting this time.

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Oh, No!  Maybe you got unlucky and got a cranky officer this time? 

 

I hope you get a more pleasant officer next time if/when you go back to get another extension stamp!  

 

  On 9/19/2018 at 11:48 AM, mymercy said:

Haha ... You think Seattle office is the slowest? Wait until you see Dallas office with 26 months wait time ... lolz

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26 months!!?? 

 

According to https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/, it states  that it takes 17-19 months at the Dallas office so it's a little better than 26 months (but slower than the Seattle office)!  

 

  On 9/19/2018 at 4:26 PM, Name O Boy said:

Yay finally. You need to celebrate because it took them forever to schedule your interview. I am very happy for you. Best wishes

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I'm cautiously optimistic at this point (since it's not over yet)!  

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[mymercy 85]

  On 9/19/2018 at 5:29 PM, AustinCanada said:

Oh, No!  Maybe you got unlucky and got a cranky officer this time? 

 

I hope you get a more pleasant officer next time if/when you go back to get another extension stamp!  

 

26 months!!?? 

 

According to https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/, it states  that it takes 17-19 months at the Dallas office so it's a little better than 26 months (but slower than the Seattle office)!  

 

I'm cautiously optimistic at this point (since it's not over yet)!  

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[Meme.B 14]

  On 9/19/2018 at 3:12 PM, xilef said:

@MemeB when is your N-400 interview ? It probably will be a combo interview at the Chicago office, we have a separate thread for combo filers in Chicago. Check it out, a few folks have posted their experiences.

 

 

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My interview scheduled Oct. 2 

[hsp_1221 3]

Everyone, 

 

I am just about to submit N-400 and I have been reading lot of comment about waiting time depend on field office.

Do I get to choose field office or service center or it would be allocated based on my location? 

 

Thanks

[Russ&Caro 1,549]

  On 9/20/2018 at 7:34 PM, hiral_p said:

Everyone, 

 

I am just about to submit N-400 and I have been reading lot of comment about waiting time depend on field office.

Do I get to choose field office or service center or it would be allocated based on my location? 

 

Thanks

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It would be allocated based on your location. If you can financially and/or logistically arrange a residence near a field office with short processing times, that might be an effective strategy to getting your application examined sooner. Good luck.

 

Note, if you do shop for a field office by setting up a residence, make sure you put in a change of address for any other pending applications, such as i751.

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[AustinCanada 681]

  On 9/20/2018 at 7:34 PM, hiral_p said:

I am just about to submit N-400 and I have been reading lot of comment about waiting time depend on field office.

Do I get to choose field office or service center or it would be allocated based on my location? 

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  On 9/20/2018 at 9:55 PM, Russ&Caro said:

It would be allocated based on your location. If you can financially and/or logistically arrange a residence near a field office with short processing times, that might be an effective strategy to getting your application examined sooner. Good luck.

 

Note, if you do shop for a field office by setting up a residence, make sure you put in a change of address for any other pending applications, such as i751.

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You could move to a district where their application timeline is shorter!  

But...you must have lived there (in the state or USCIS district) for at least 3 months before you can apply for N-400!  

[AustinCanada 681]

I've received my interview letter!   I have an interview on Oct 22!  

 

I'm studying the government and history of the United States!  

[AlluringSoul 185]

  On 9/20/2018 at 10:18 PM, AustinCanada said:

I've received my interview letter!   I have an interview on Oct 22!  

 

I'm studying the government and history of the United States!  

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Good luck, you will be fine I'm sure!

[Zombie69 363]

  On 9/20/2018 at 10:18 PM, AustinCanada said:

I've received my interview letter!   I have an interview on Oct 22!  

 

I'm studying the government and history of the United States!  

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Congratulations in advance!!!! So happy for you.

[Zombie69 363]

News alert.

From CNN: Trump admin proposes rule to block visas, green cards for those likely to use certain public benefits
Trump admin proposes rule to block visas, green cards for those likely to use certain public benefits

https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/22/politics/trump-administration-immigration-public-benefits/index.html

I thought you guys should be aware. Good luck. It is unclear whether this newly proposed policy will survive the likely legal challenges or how it could impact 400/751 applicants if it is implemented. Good luck.

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[Mountain Climber 186]

  On 9/20/2018 at 10:18 PM, AustinCanada said:

I've received my interview letter!   I have an interview on Oct 22!  

 

I'm studying the government and history of the United States!  

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Awesome news!  Congrats!

[TMDM 15]

I received notification of interview Friday! I am pending i-751 and had the email to say my interview was scheduled. I can't yet view the letter through my online account. Does anyone know how they schedule interview dates and what date I can expect? I ask this question as I am traveling on October 31st-November 5 on vacation and I am scared that they will schedule for one of those days. 

[Russ&Caro 1,549]

  On 9/23/2018 at 3:51 PM, TMDM said:

I received notification of interview Friday! I am pending i-751 and had the email to say my interview was scheduled. I can't yet view the letter through my online account. Does anyone know how they schedule interview dates and what date I can expect? I ask this question as I am traveling on October 31st-November 5 on vacation and I am scared that they will schedule for one of those days. 

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Congratulations! As for when your interview might be, that varies totally by the local office. You won't know until they send the online letter to your account. My wife's interview was set 1.5 months after notification. I've seen others as little as 2 weeks. If the date falls during your vacation then the best thing to do is to call and reschedule, if possible.

[TMDM 15]

  On 9/23/2018 at 5:50 PM, Russ&Caro said:

Congratulations! As for when your interview might be, that varies totally by the local office. You won't know until they send the online letter to your account. My wife's interview was set 1.5 months after notification. I've seen others as little as 2 weeks. If the date falls during your vacation then the best thing to do is to call and reschedule, if possible.

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Thanks for your response! I am excited to find out the interview date. Do you know how long it usually takes for the document to appear on my online account? I received notification of interview Friday afternoon. Hopefully, it won't clash with the days that I am away.