I 751 Processing times

[jwcassidytx 1]

I looked on the USCIS website for processing times out of the California Service Center.  For an I 751, it says it is processing cases as of 8/2/2016.  At the top of the webpage, it says:  Field Office Processing Dates for California Service Center as of: September 30, 2017.

 

Does this mean realistically that I can add two months on to the 8/2 date since the Service center's last update is September 30, 2016. and we are at the end of November 2017?

 

 

[Dashinka 24,804]

Who knows.  I have scene a few VSC filers from December 2016 getting approvals, but none yet from CSC. Honestly, I haven’t been progress lately, I guess it will happen when it happens.

[cantofla 45]

1 hour ago, jwcassidytx said:

I looked on the USCIS website for processing times out of the California Service Center.  For an I 751, it says it is processing cases as of 8/2/2016.  At the top of the webpage, it says:  Field Office Processing Dates for California Service Center as of: September 30, 2017.

 

Does this mean realistically that I can add two months on to the 8/2 date since the Service center's last update is September 30, 2016. and we are at the end of November 2017?

 

 

Technically yes - I mean I have the same thought process you do, however, who really knows if they're even processing cases from 8/2 yet.. I mean did they just grab a handful of cases form August but adjudicators are still working through June and July? They have been dragging their feet even for biometrics now, for I-751s.

 

The thing that seems to make the most sense to my wife and I right now is: people filing for naturalization 90 days before the 3 year anniversary mark (so a whole 12 months after filing ROC) is not motivating USCIS to adjudicate I-751s any faster. In fact, it may be more cost effective for them not to.. Think about it, if everyone pays the ROC fee, but say half of them get their cases merged with an N-400, that will save them the cost of producing a green card.

 

If that is the case, I honestly wish they would just double the fees. I'm much more willing to pay double the price and return to the 2014/15 processing times of 4-5 months but oh well.

[jwcassidytx 1]

I also filed the N-400 application.  If the I-751 application is not approved by the time they review the N-400 paperwork, does the I-751 application go away?

[cantofla 45]

6 hours ago, jwcassidytx said:

I also filed the N-400 application.  If the I-751 application is not approved by the time they review the N-400 paperwork, does the I-751 application go away?

No no - they will adjudicate them together. They have to approve the I-751 before they approve the N-400. So essentially if you're called for the N-400 before your I-751 was approved, it will likely be approved at the naturalization interview, then they'll schedule you for the oath

[Scazy 78]

One filler from December 2016 was approved at California center just recently. 

Another one got called for the interview a few months ago and approved as well. Yet there is still people from July 2016 waiting to hear back - so I don't even know if any predictions would be reasonable at this point. 

Edited November 24, 2017 by Scazy

[cantofla 45]

On 11/24/2017 at 2:34 AM, Scazy said:

One filler from December 2016 was approved at California center just recently. 

Another one got called for the interview a few months ago and approved as well. Yet there is still people from July 2016 waiting to hear back - so I don't even know if any predictions would be reasonable at this point. 

That's crazy. I wonder what the heck is going on over there

[Nikkosan 127]

On 11/23/2017 at 10:23 AM, jwcassidytx said:

Does this mean realistically that I can add two months on to the 8/2 date since the Service center's last update is September 30, 2016. and we are at the end of November 2017?

That's not how it works, unfortunately for all of us!

 

There was someone who put together data on the progress made at CSC from November 2016 to basically now. If I remember correctly, CSC only moved a few months...IN A YEAR. So no, just because it says September 30, doesn't mean CSC is now processing cases 2 months ahead of that date. Sad but true.

 

The way I look at it (it helps being patient), is that at least I'm not stuck out of the country waiting to get in...! And yes, I also filed for citizenship and I can't honestly wait to be over and done with this!

[cantofla 45]

13 hours ago, Nikkosan said:

That's not how it works, unfortunately for all of us!

 

There was someone who put together data on the progress made at CSC from November 2016 to basically now. If I remember correctly, CSC only moved a few months...IN A YEAR. So no, just because it says September 30, doesn't mean CSC is now processing cases 2 months ahead of that date. Sad but true.

 

The way I look at it (it helps being patient), is that at least I'm not stuck out of the country waiting to get in...! And yes, I also filed for citizenship and I can't honestly wait to be over and done with this!

Thanks for sharing your timeline.

 

I hope your interview for the N400 is soon. Also, I have a question, how do you file for naturalization online? I keep checking their website but I dont see where that option is. I will file as soon as I am eligible in July of next year

[Nikkosan 127]

4 minutes ago, cantofla said:

Thanks for sharing your timeline.

 

I hope your interview for the N400 is soon. Also, I have a question, how do you file for naturalization online? I keep checking their website but I dont see where that option is. I will file as soon as I am eligible in July of next year

 

Thanks for the good wishes, @cantofla!

 

Here is the link for N400 Online Filing: https://my.uscis.gov/exploremyoptions/us_citizen_through_naturalization (Green "Apply Online" button on the right).

 

I wish you the best on your journey, hoping CSC starts picking up speed again!

[Laislara 0]

On 11/23/2017 at 10:23 AM, jwcassidytx said:

I looked on the USCIS website for processing times out of the California Service Center.  For an I 751, it says it is processing cases as of 8/2/2016.  At the top of the webpage, it says:  Field Office Processing Dates for California Service Center as of: September 30, 2017.

 

Does this mean realistically that I can add two months on to the 8/2 date since the Service center's last update is September 30, 2016. and we are at the end of November 2017?

 

 

On the bottom says the last date updated!

I applied on Feb, 2017.... and California sercive center is still in Sep, 07th 2016... last date uptaded... Jan, 29th 2018

[military-wife 9]

I sent mine end of august 2017 and they still haven't processed it... so you have a long way to go. I filed at the California Service Center.

[wabaker95 0]

So since the California office is so far behind processing the I-751 applications.  I guess it makes sense to go ahead and file the N400?  It will be 3 years my wife and I have been married in April.

[Dohan 133]

1 hour ago, wabaker95 said:

So since the California office is so far behind processing the I-751 applications.  I guess it makes sense to go ahead and file the N400?  It will be 3 years my wife and I have been married in April.

The count off is 3 yrs from the date you received your permanent residency, not just the date of marriage. 

[wabaker95 0]

Dohan thanks.