N-400 February Filers 2018

[Sukie 1,454]

So this morning, I got FOUR (count'em - 4!!!) notices from USCIS that "We are still reviewing your case" - when we are scheduled for the Naturalization Ceremony a week from tomorrow.  Honestly, I was a programmer in my youth, and if this many bugs had slipped through my work, I would have been fired.

 

We are rejoicing however, as a VERY dear friend of ours, who applied 10 days after we did, passed his test on Tuesday, and was ballsy enough to ask for the same date for Naturalization.  So he and his wife, and the two of us, will be so happy to celebrate together at the ceremony on August 17th!

 

A bit of sadness though, as another of our friends was helping a man from Ecuador with his English and in studying for the citizenship test.  Unfortunately, his USC wife died between the time of his biometrics and his scheduled interview.  This means he will have to wait two more years for citizenship, as his application was based upon marriage.  I DO understand the rules, but honestly - what a blow when you are already in such grief.

 

Best of luck to everyone in this group who is still in the process!

 

Sukie in NY

[JAN0 3]

I have this coming in the mail today looks like an RFE to me, what do you guys think?

 

[shell20 746]

2 minutes ago, love_my_wife said:

Wow, that's some diversity... 23 people and 19 countries represented!

Yes it was, there were people from Pakistan, Iran, China, Australia, Argentina, UK (me) Germany, Japan, Jamaica and the list went on.  And not only from different countries, but three of them were from different states, Maryland and two from West Virginia.

[Sukie 1,454]

16 minutes ago, JAN0 said:

I have this coming in the mail today looks like an RFE to me, what do you guys think?

 

Not exactly sure where you are in the process - it could be an RFE, a notice that your file has been transferred (are you a combo I-751/N-400?), or an interview notice.  Let us know!

 

Sukie in NY

[shell20 746]

18 minutes ago, JAN0 said:

I have this coming in the mail today looks like an RFE to me, what do you guys think?

 

Not sure what you filed for,  is it N400 or ROC or both. Could be an interview letter if you are waiting for one, could be a transfer letter, could be an extension letter.

1 minute ago, Sukie said:

Not exactly sure where you are in the process - it could be an RFE, a notice that your file has been transferred (are you a combo I-751/N-400?), or an interview notice.  Let us know!

 

Sukie in NY

snap, thats what I have just said.

[shell20 746]

3 hours ago, Sukie said:

So this morning, I got FOUR (count'em - 4!!!) notices from USCIS that "We are still reviewing your case" - when we are scheduled for the Naturalization Ceremony a week from tomorrow.  Honestly, I was a programmer in my youth, and if this many bugs had slipped through my work, I would have been fired.

 

We are rejoicing however, as a VERY dear friend of ours, who applied 10 days after we did, passed his test on Tuesday, and was ballsy enough to ask for the same date for Naturalization.  So he and his wife, and the two of us, will be so happy to celebrate together at the ceremony on August 17th!

 

A bit of sadness though, as another of our friends was helping a man from Ecuador with his English and in studying for the citizenship test.  Unfortunately, his USC wife died between the time of his biometrics and his scheduled interview.  This means he will have to wait two more years for citizenship, as his application was based upon marriage.  I DO understand the rules, but honestly - what a blow when you are already in such grief.

 

Best of luck to everyone in this group who is still in the process!

 

Sukie in NY

Sorry to hear this about your friend, not always the way though, as there is a person on here who's partner/husband died shortly after ROC/N400 being approved and they still let them go for citizenship and now they are a citizen. I remember this person emailing me personally and saying they had to wait 2 years and I said to them have faith and the next day they were booked in for their ceremony.  I hope the USCIS  uses its common sense with your friend.

2 minutes ago, love_my_wife said:

If it was an interview letter, then he or she should have been already notified in his online account, right?

True if they know how to look it up, but then again its the USCIS and sometimes one hand doesnt talk to the other hand.

[gc@gc 184]

3 minutes ago, shell20 said:

Not sure what you filed for,  is it N400 or ROC or both. Could be an interview letter if you are waiting for one, could be a transfer letter, could be an extension letter.

snap, thats what I have just said.

 

could also be an courtesy copy of approval letter if he/she has an attorney and original copy was sent to the attorney based on g-28

[shell20 746]

3 minutes ago, gc@gc said:

 

could also be an courtesy copy of approval letter if he/she has an attorney and original copy was sent to the attorney based on g-28

It could be they are the lottery jackpot winner!  lol Wouldn't that be nice. However, there have been a few extension letters add ons to the old ones going out lately. I guess they will find out shortly and hopefully let us all know.

[shell20 746]

9 minutes ago, love_my_wife said:

If it was an interview letter, then he or she should have been already notified in his online account, right?

Its coming from the NBC so I am wondering if it is an interview letter as they are the ones that send it, if memory serves me correctly. Not sure where the extra extension letter comes from though or RFE's, I never got an RFE through my whole journey. Gold star for me!

[Sukie 1,454]

8 minutes ago, shell20 said:

Sorry to hear this about your friend, not always the way though, as there is a person on here who's partner/husband died shortly after ROC/N400 being approved and they still let them go for citizenship and now they are a citizen. I remember this person emailing me personally and saying they had to wait 2 years and I said to them have faith and the next day they were booked in for their ceremony.  I hope the USCIS  uses its common sense with your friend.

True if they know how to look it up, but then again its the USCIS and sometimes one hand doesnt talk to the other hand.

Shell20, the case you are talking about was when the spouse died AFTER the interview.  The gentleman had already been approved and was just in a holding pattern until the ceremony.  In my friend's case, the wife died a few weeks after the biometrics appointment (late February) - well before the interview (which had been scheduled for last week).

 

Sukie in NY

[shell20 746]

Just now, Sukie said:

Shell20, the case you are talking about was when the spouse died AFTER the interview.  The gentleman had already been approved and was just in a holding pattern until the ceremony.  In my friend's case, the wife died a few weeks after the biometrics appointment (late February) - well before the interview (which had been scheduled for last week).

 

Sukie in NY

Right, well I hope that they give your friend the same treatment.  However, I guess they need to follow rules to a certain extent. It is so sad and just makes the grieving process that bit harder, like a slap in the face. I will pray for your friend. 

1 minute ago, love_my_wife said:

All the speculators's comments have made this thread marked as "Hot"!

Ive always been hot stuff, so might as well bring you Guys along for the ride. Ha, ha, ha.

[somia 17]

1 minute ago, shell20 said:

Its coming from the NBC so I am wondering if it is an interview letter as they are the ones that send it, if memory serves me correctly. Not sure where the extra extension letter comes from though or RFE's, I never got an RFE through my whole journey. Gold star for me!

U all guys are so lucky who close to done am feb filer too and still watting for interview base on 3 years 

 

Is any one have experience if ur close to 5 years when ur interview came applied based on 3 years and officer give you option to went through by 5 years base ?

[shell20 746]

4 minutes ago, somia said:

U all guys are so lucky who close to done am feb filer too and still watting for interview base on 3 years 

 

Is any one have experience if ur close to 5 years when ur interview came applied based on 3 years and officer give you option to went through by 5 years base ?

No idea if you can change it, but someone on VJ might know. I am sure you will hear shortly though, sending good vibes your way.

[somia 17]

1 minute ago, shell20 said:

No idea if you can change it, but someone on VJ might know. I am sure you will hear shortly though, sending good vibes your way.

Thanks pray for me really need it 

[shell20 746]

Just now, somia said:

Thanks pray for me really need it 

Ok will pray for you got some other prayers to say at 4pm for fellow VJers who are also still waiting in the bottomless pit of USCIS.