how long to get a decision on naturalization?

[metsphan23 2]

so my wife took the naturalization exam in may, and after receiving a letter for more documents in june, we sent those in by early July. now its almost December and she is anxious to know the outcome. since its been a few months, does that bode better for a yes to naturalize? or after all this time, it could still possibly be a no? do they take long to gather all the accepted residents for a ceremony?

 

Thank you

 

[Sunnyland 639]

Can you do and INFO pass appointment at your local uscis office to find out? Sometimes that help a little. In my case I filed my papers in early March and still nothing, no interview scheduled at all. 

[charmander 692]

They have to make a decision within 120 days after the interview. If that has passed (and looks like it did for you guys), you should do an inquiry; either service request, infopass, congressperson assistance, or ombudsman. I'd say; file service request asap; but also make an infopass appointment to the earliest available slot. At infopass make sure they received your RFE response first; and then ask what is going on.

 

Each case is different, waiting long doesn't mean anything. Sometimes they forget the case on their desk untouched. Was there any odd reason for the RFE?

[GoBig 25]

quick answer-- we dont know yet due to many factors.

 

everyone here wants his/er case to be approved the next day. Waiting is just a nightmare. The best thing to do is just get yourself busy with other things to release your worries. 

[Holt 73]

What is the current status?

[metsphan23 2]

On 11/17/2017 at 12:01 PM, charmander said:

They have to make a decision within 120 days after the interview. If that has passed (and looks like it did for you guys), you should do an inquiry; either service request, infopass, congressperson assistance, or ombudsman. I'd say; file service request asap; but also make an infopass appointment to the earliest available slot. At infopass make sure they received your RFE response first; and then ask what is going on.

 

Each case is different, waiting long doesn't mean anything. Sometimes they forget the case on their desk untouched. Was there any odd reason for the RFE?

What is a service request? And how do we do it? 

we did infopass once years ago and it was a waste of time. The person who saw us didn’t know anything specific about our case, and shrugged their shoulders.  

[Holt 73]

https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/Intro.do 

 

 

[metsphan23 2]

Bump...

[charmander 692]

On 11/18/2017 at 7:08 PM, metsphan23 said:

What is a service request? And how do we do it? 

we did infopass once years ago and it was a waste of time. The person who saw us didn’t know anything specific about our case, and shrugged their shoulders.  

https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/Intro.do

You fill the forms, they usually respond within 30-60 days.

 

When you do infopass, ask to speak with the officer who interviewed your wife. His/Her name should be written on the decision letter. That person knows what is going on with your case, I wouldn't waste time with others but if you are not satisfied by the answer, you could also ask to speak with a supervisor. They have to give you a legitimate answer why your case is still pending despite it's been more than 120 days since the interview.

 

 

 

[metsphan23 2]

3 hours ago, charmander said:

https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/Intro.do

You fill the forms, they usually respond within 30-60 days.

 

When you do infopass, ask to speak with the officer who interviewed your wife. His/Her name should be written on the decision letter. That person knows what is going on with your case, I wouldn't waste time with others but if you are not satisfied by the answer, you could also ask to speak with a supervisor. They have to give you a legitimate answer why your case is still pending despite it's been more than 120 days since the interview.

 

 

 

I’ll try, but every time I go online it says no appointments available. Seems like a dead end to be honest 

[charmander 692]

Just now, metsphan23 said:

I’ll try, but every time I go online it says no appointments available. Seems like a dead end to be honest 

What's your FO? People might have tips specific to your location.

 

[metsphan23 2]

7 minutes ago, charmander said:

What's your FO? People might have tips specific to your location.

 

 New York, federal plaza 

[charmander 692]

11 minutes ago, metsphan23 said:

 New York, federal plaza 

 

[metsphan23 2]

16 hours ago, charmander said:

 

I guess we can try this...my wife doesn’t get much time off of work, so I’m not sure if there’s another option. I would hate to take a day off to “maybe” get a decent answer. We are lost on what to do, and depressed because it’s been months since the exam. Why would this take so long? 

[charmander 692]

3 hours ago, metsphan23 said:

I guess we can try this...my wife doesn’t get much time off of work, so I’m not sure if there’s another option. I would hate to take a day off to “maybe” get a decent answer. We are lost on what to do, and depressed because it’s been months since the exam. Why would this take so long? 

Other option is congressperson assistance. For NY, people say Gillibrand's office is prompt. https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/help/help-for-new-yorkers