N-400 February Filers 2018

[CTgal18 157]

10 minutes ago, shell20 said:

I did get something about them reviewing biometrics and the other site said we are actively reviewing you application.  I just dont understand why at the top of the page it says estimated completion date 7 months, was 6 months the day before and down below it says estimated time 6 months, two dates?

 

I dont expect any news until  a month before the 3rd anniversary of my conditional card. It seems that they like to/or use to send you an interview a month before the 3rd anniversary of your GC, if through marriage and 5 years if not through marriage.  I have noticed on our thread (Feb) the ones who receive interviews are the ones past these dates. 

The first number is the estimated case completion time and the second is the estimated wait time for an interview. People are reporting the estimated completion time has been changing for them. And I believe based on a lot of posts in the last couple months that that “in line for interview” step is not a thing anymore. You go from “we reviewed your biometrics” to “we scheduled your interview”. So just have to wait for that update. Although the wait time may say 6 months some people are getting it way earlier but it depends on the field office and how they’re handling online submissions vs paper submissions. 

[shell20 746]

6 minutes ago, CTgal18 said:

The first number is the estimated case completion time and the second is the estimated wait time for an interview. People are reporting the estimated completion time has been changing for them. And I believe based on a lot of posts in the last couple months that that “in line for interview” step is not a thing anymore. You go from “we reviewed your biometrics” to “we scheduled your interview”. So just have to wait for that update. Although the wait time may say 6 months some people are getting it way earlier but it depends on the field office and how they’re handling online submissions vs paper submissions. 

Thanks for that. I had a feeling what that might be about, but wasnt 100 percent sure. I looked at Jan filers yesterday and some were inline, however with these totally bizarre new processing times that changed a couple of days ago nothing surprises me.     Or perhaps I am like these cats, USCIS and their processing times scare the heck out of me!

 

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Posted Wednesday at 06:07 PM

Hi all.. i would appreciate very much your opinion with my situation:

 

Miami Field Office

 

I e-filed n-400 on january 3rd 2018. Got  FP done on jan 9th, and received interview letter on march 1st. However, that same day I also received a letter from USCIS that states that USCIS descheduled the interview due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

Any thoughts? have any of you heard that before? should I worry?

 

thanks for the help

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5 minutes ago, shell20 said:

Thanks for that. I had a feeling what that might be about, but wasnt 100 percent sure. I looked at Jan filers yesterday and some were inline, however with these totally bizarre new processing times that changed a couple of days ago nothing surprises me.     Or perhaps I am like these cats, USCIS and their processing times scare the heck out of me!

 

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Posted Wednesday at 06:07 PM

Hi all.. i would appreciate very much your opinion with my situation:

 

Miami Field Office

 

I e-filed n-400 on january 3rd 2018. Got  FP done on jan 9th, and received interview letter on march 1st. However, that same day I also received a letter from USCIS that states that USCIS descheduled the interview due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

Any thoughts? have any of you heard that before? should I worry?

 

thanks for the help

Yea I was looking through the new page and those processing times are pretty crazy. My estimated case completion time for citizenship is January 2019. I think that estimate is going to be close to accurate. There are not many reporting timelines in Hartford but the 2 I saw on trackitt from 2017 took 8 months from filing to oath. I imagine it’s a little longer now. I’m not even in a hurry, but it would still be nice to be done with this process sooner than the end of the year. Plus it would be nice to be done and able to vote for the first time this year. 

 

I joined this site to help pass the time with the wait but honestly seeing people get interviews so quickly and knowing I still have quite the wait is kind of depressing.  Although I guess I shouldn’t complain because some of those processing times in Texas are out of control. 

[bsp 32]

57 minutes ago, shell20 said:

I dont expect any news until  a month before the 3rd anniversary of my conditional card. It seems that they like to/or use to send you an interview a month before the 3rd anniversary of your GC, if through marriage and 5 years if not through marriage.  I have noticed on our thread (Feb) the ones who receive interviews are the ones past these dates. 

This is more likely coincidence than any USCIS policy.  Every case is unique and the time to complete the process will largely depend on your field office (some are a lot faster than others) and whether you get held up by the background check.  Most people don't have issue with the BC, but every now and then a common name will cause issues or you may get unlucky and be randomly picked for a manual review which can add time on to the process.

[Cangreja1 0]

Hi ! Im new in this forum. We sent my husband’s package in February too. Could any of you explain or help me with the update  of my case on the list? I only have ipad and do not know how to do it. Thanks

 02/21 sent package via priority mail

02/23  package received

02/27. Credit card charged

03/02. Received I-797 (priority date 02/23)

03/07. Received appoiment for fingerprints

03/23. Fingerprints taken

03/24. Received email “Case is Being Actively Reviewed by USCIS”

[marriedtomrg 141]

13 hours ago, Cangreja1 said:

Hi ! Im new in this forum. We sent my husband’s package in February too. Could any of you explain or help me with the update  of my case on the list? I only have ipad and do not know how to do it. Thanks

 02/21 sent package via priority mail

02/23  package received

02/27. Credit card charged

03/02. Received I-797 (priority date 02/23)

03/07. Received appoiment for fingerprints

03/23. Fingerprints taken

03/24. Received email “Case is Being Actively Reviewed by USCIS”

Hey there 😊 folks will need to know which lockbox you mailed the application to as well as your field office/application  service center so they can add you to the right list.

[CTgal18 157]

@Anabless do you remember when we searched our zip codes and they were defaulting to the Albany office? Well I just saw a topic started by someone on here about their interview being scheduled in Albany when they live in Fairfield County. I would quote the post if I wasn’t on my phone and knew how to do that. I replied trying to find out when they filed. It’s very interesting that that is a real thing. I’m curious to know when it was effective for. 

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[marriedtomrg 141]

3 hours ago, CTgal18 said:

@Anabless do you remember when we searched our zip codes and they were defaulting to the Albany office? Well I just saw a topic started by someone on here about their interview being scheduled in Albany when they live in Fairfield County. I would quote the post if I wasn’t on my phone and knew how to do that. I replied trying to find out when they filed. It’s very interesting that that is a real thing. I’m curious to know when it was effective for. 

@CTgal18 here is the post:

 

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/666622-field-office-interview-too-far-out-of-state/

 

[DejanKC 11]

Joining this topic little late. My local office is in Kansas City MO.

 

02/24/18 Application submitted online

03/03/18 Biometrics appointment scheduled for 3/22/18  

3/22/18 We reviewed your biometrics, we will let you know if we need anything else from you as we continue to review your application.

 

 

[Anabless 68]

12 hours ago, CTgal18 said:

@Anabless do you remember when we searched our zip codes and they were defaulting to the Albany office? Well I just saw a topic started by someone on here about their interview being scheduled in Albany when they live in Fairfield County. I would quote the post if I wasn’t on my phone and knew how to do that. I replied trying to find out when they filed. It’s very interesting that that is a real thing. I’m curious to know when it was effective for. 

Oh ohhhh, so we might have this possibility then to drive so far away?? Well... I wouldn't mind if they schedule my interview quickly lol. Otherwise I would prefer to have it in Hartford, an hour from home. If this happen and the interview will be in the morning I certainly will have to get a cheap hotel reservation. I cant handle all this stress. Thanks @CTgal18 for the info and please keep me posted.

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15 minutes ago, Anabless said:

Oh ohhhh, so we might have this possibility then to drive so far away?? Well... I wouldn't mind if they schedule my interview quickly lol. Otherwise I would prefer to have it in Hartford, an hour from home. If this happen and the interview will be in the morning I certainly will have to get a cheap hotel reservation. I cant handle all this stress. Thanks @CTgal18 for the info and please keep me posted.

If this does happen to you guys, let me know, and I'll help you find a close hotel.  The USCIS office is about 10 minutes north of Albany Airport and I think it is pretty easy to get to (since it's our home office).  If you can get up to I-90 easily, it's not a bad way to go.

 

Sukie in NY (60 minutes south of Albany)

[shell20 746]

On 24/03/2018 at 12:21 PM, bsp said:

This is more likely coincidence than any USCIS policy.  Every case is unique and the time to complete the process will largely depend on your field office (some are a lot faster than others) and whether you get held up by the background check.  Most people don't have issue with the BC, but every now and then a common name will cause issues or you may get unlucky and be randomly picked for a manual review which can add time on to the process.

Actually, I think the theory I have regarding a month before is correct (field office processing times allowing of and back ground checks of course) Just saw that KVE has an interview letter, which was sent a month prior to their 3 year anniversary of their conditional card. (this Saturday they received the email) Jan filers.   I am betting around April the 26th I will receive an email regarding an interview, doubt it will be before this date. All interviews on Feb Filers right now are either 5 years past their conditional card or 3 years.

[HOUNOV2017 7]

Hello All, 
I wonder if you know about anybody who paper filed in Houston FO after Oct 17, 2017 with an IOE receipt number and already received an actual Interview Request notification.
Thanks.

[CTgal18 157]

10 hours ago, Anabless said:

Oh ohhhh, so we might have this possibility then to drive so far away?? Well... I wouldn't mind if they schedule my interview quickly lol. Otherwise I would prefer to have it in Hartford, an hour from home. If this happen and the interview will be in the morning I certainly will have to get a cheap hotel reservation. I cant handle all this stress. Thanks @CTgal18 for the info and please keep me posted.

He responded that his family filed in Sept 2017. So it’ll be interesting to see if those zip codes were being routed to Albany this whole time and if we’ll have our interviews there too. Also good to have some timeline perspective from someone in the area. Kinda stinks a little that it took 6 months to get an interview date though..

[Cangreja1 0]

On 3/25/2018 at 1:42 PM, marriedtomrg said:

Hey there 😊 folks will need to know which lockbox you mailed the application to as well as your field office/application  service center so they can add you to the right list.

We sent the package to lockbox in dallas, Texas and our field office is Fairfax,Washington DC. Thanks😃