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1 hour ago, Zombie69 said:

Thank you so much for your condolences and support. Yes, I have done research myself, many applicants that got an update like that ended up being approved. Hopefully that is the case. We will see what happens, they updated right on my late husband's birthday yesterday, maybe my husband is protecting me from heaven making sure my immigration journey will be smooth, we will see. My expectations remain low, I am just cautiously optimistic at this point.

Yes, I believe that a "name update" message usually precedes an approval. I also wanted to mention that the legal procedure you're discussing is actually called a Writ of Mandamus. (I wanted to correct the wording so that this part of the thread will come up if people are searching) Here's the definition:

 

A (writ of) mandamus is an order from a court to an inferior government official ordering the government official to properly fulfill their official duties or correct an abuse of discretion.

(From the Cornell Law website)

 

Is your timeline updated?


Oath Ceremony Dec 14th, 2018 I am finally a citizen and done with USCIS for good!

 

 

IR-1/CR-1 Visa:                            

Marriage: 2013-08-05                                   I-130 Sent: 2013-10-07                                                 I-130 NOA1: 2013-10-09                               

I-130 transferred to VSC: 2014-03-12        I-130 NOA2: 2014-03-24                                              NVC Received: 2014-04-07 

Case Number and IIN: 2014-05-05             Sent ENROLL email for EP: 2014-05-06                    Gave email addresses to NVC: 2014-05-08             

DS261 submitted: 2014-05-09                    AOS invoiced and paid: 2014-05-12                           DS261 re-submitted - GRRRR! 2014-05-21               

ENROLL conf. email: 2014-06-05               Submitted AOS documents:2014-06-08                    IV fee email received: 2014-06-23 

IV fee available and paid: 2014-06-24       DS260  submitted: 2014-06-26                                   Case Complete: 2014-07-31                                       

Interview: 2014-09-19 APPROVED!!!          Visa in Hand: 2014-09-24 (Loomis depot)                POE (Pac Hwy Crossing, BC) 2014-11-08 

SSN Card arrived (approx) 2014-11-26     Green Card arrived (approx) 2014-12-17 

Removal of Conditions - I-751:

I-751 Mailed (USPS) Aug 10, 2016             NOA: August 17, 2016 (received Aug 23)                  Biometrics Letter Sent: Sept 23, 2016

Biometrics Letter Rec'd: Sept 30, 2016     Walk-In Biometrics Oct 6, 2016                                    Infopass for I-551 stamp Aug 17, 2017   

Service Request: Dec 27, 2017                   SR Response: Jan 10, 2018 (no prediction)              Senator Inquiry: Jan 5, 2018

Senator Resp: Jan 8, 2018 (60 days)         Service Request 2: Mar 8 2018                                   Senator Inquiry 2: Mar 9 2018

SR 2 Response: Mar 12 (security checks) Senator Response 2: Mar 13, 2018                            Approval (via phone!): Mar 14, 2018

New Green Card Arrived: Mar 22, 2018

Naturalization - N-400: 

Submitted N-400 Online: Feb 4, 2018       Denied for Payment Failure: Feb 8, 2018                     Resubmitted N-400 Online Feb 8, 2018

NOA: Feb 8, 2018                                          Biometrics: Feb 26, 2018                                                Interview: Nov 2,2018 (approved)

Oath: Dec 14, 2018

 

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2 minutes ago, nightingalejules said:

Yes, I believe that a "name update" message usually precedes an approval. I also wanted to mention that the legal procedure you're discussing is actually called a Writ of Mandamus. (I wanted to correct the wording so that this part of the thread will come up if people are searching) Here's the definition:

 

A (writ of) mandamus is an order from a court to an inferior government official ordering the government official to properly fulfill their official duties or correct an abuse of discretion.

(From the Cornell Law website)

Yes, hopefully that is the case. My lawyer also told me that means there is a change on my application, in this case, it was converted to a widow's 751 application waiting to be adjudicated/approved. Yes, the writ of Mandamus(I misspelled it previously) is the expensive last resort by having a federal court forcing USCIS to adjudicate. Congrats on your 751, I hope I will get my approval soon. I could use some good news.

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13 hours ago, Zombie69 said:

Thank you so much for your condolences and support. Yes, I have done research myself, many applicants that got an update like that ended up being approved. Hopefully that is the case. We will see what happens, they updated right on my late husband's birthday yesterday, maybe my husband is protecting me from heaven making sure my immigration journey will be smooth, we will see. My expectations remain low, I am just cautiously optimistic at this point.

Notification on your late hubby's birthday!?   :wow:  I have a feeling that you'll get your 10-year Green Card soon! :thumbs:  

Naturalization

N-400 Sent: Aug 22, 2017

NOA: Aug 24, 2017

Biometrics: Sept 22, 2017

Interview: Oct 22, 2018 (Approved)

Oath Ceremony: Oct 23, 2018

 

Removing Conditions

I-751 Sent: Aug 22, 2016

NOA1: Aug 25, 2016

Biometrics: Oct 12, 2016

Interview: Oct 22, 2018 (Approved)

 

I-130 Application

NOA1: Oct 4, 2013

NOA2: Apr 11, 2014

NVC Received: Apr 30

Case Number: May 23

DS-261 / AOS Fee: June 5

AOS Package (Scan): June 16

IV Fee: July 18

IV Package (Scan): July 25

DS-260 Form: July 25

AOS Package (Accepted): July 29

Case Complete: Sept 16

Medical Exam: Oct 16

Interview: Nov 10

Visa Received: Nov 19

POE: Nov 20, 2014

 

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5 hours ago, AustinCanada said:

Notification on your late hubby's birthday!?   :wow:  I have a feeling that you'll get your 10-year Green Card soon! :thumbs:  

Yes, thank you, that would be so wonderful. Maybe I am getting my green card soon. Hope you can vote this year. Finger crossed.

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9 hours ago, Zombie69 said:

Yes, thank you, that would be so wonderful. Maybe I am getting my green card soon. Hope you can vote this year. Finger crossed.

Well, I'm not sure if I'll be able to vote in Nov since I'm one of the unluckiest ones when it comes to the US immigration process!  :bonk:

 

My congressperson informed me that USCIS had combined my I-751 and N-400 applications and they're currently at the Seattle office (which has the longest processing timeline)!  :no:

Naturalization

N-400 Sent: Aug 22, 2017

NOA: Aug 24, 2017

Biometrics: Sept 22, 2017

Interview: Oct 22, 2018 (Approved)

Oath Ceremony: Oct 23, 2018

 

Removing Conditions

I-751 Sent: Aug 22, 2016

NOA1: Aug 25, 2016

Biometrics: Oct 12, 2016

Interview: Oct 22, 2018 (Approved)

 

I-130 Application

NOA1: Oct 4, 2013

NOA2: Apr 11, 2014

NVC Received: Apr 30

Case Number: May 23

DS-261 / AOS Fee: June 5

AOS Package (Scan): June 16

IV Fee: July 18

IV Package (Scan): July 25

DS-260 Form: July 25

AOS Package (Accepted): July 29

Case Complete: Sept 16

Medical Exam: Oct 16

Interview: Nov 10

Visa Received: Nov 19

POE: Nov 20, 2014

 

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13 minutes ago, AustinCanada said:

Well, I'm not sure if I'll be able to vote in Nov since I'm one of the unluckiest ones when it comes to the US immigration process!  :bonk:

 

My congressperson informed me that USCIS had combined my I-751 and N-400 applications and they're currently at the Seattle office (which has the longest processing timeline)!  :no:

They all tell you the same thing, but at least you got a shot of becoming a citizen whenever before next year. I have to re apply next August. Stan's passing diverted my trajectory and complicated my immigration journey in an unfortunately rare way. Pretty messed up on my part having to deal with personal loss and immigration at the same time. Well, let's hope we don't end up having to do the writ of mandumous. Fingers crossed.

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Hi, guys after 1 year and 8 months and 25 days of waiting. My 751 was finally approved this morning. I wish my husband were alive to see this. I think he helped from heaven. Good luck to those of you who are still waiting. In the midst of sadness and immigration complications, finally some good news, I want to thank those of you who have been supportive of my circumstances. I did not get my "card in production" update though. Probably due to my 400, they still have to reject my 400 due to my husband's passing 3 days after the 400 interview. Anyone got the approval notice first and card in production second? Thanks.

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3 minutes ago, Zombie69 said:

Hi, guys after 1 year and 8 months and 25 days of waiting. My 751 was finally approved this morning. I wish my husband were alive to see this. I think he helped from heaven. Good luck to those of you who are still waiting. In the midst of sadness and immigration complications, finally some good news, I want to thank those of you who have been supportive of my circumstances. I did not get my "card in production" update though. Probably due to my 400, they still have to reject my 400 due to my husband's passing 3 days after the 400 interview. Anyone got the approval notice first and card in production second? Thanks.

Congratulations, Zombie69.

 

It's truly bittersweet, but I'm glad you are finally able to put this behind you. It's been an absolutely insane ride for you. I still hope your N-400 gets somehow approved, even if we know what the policy says..

 

What does your ELIS account shows at the moment? I have been approved a week ago today, and these below are the two last updates I received (I was wondering whether perhaps you already received a "Card was mailed to me").

 

Either way, once again congratulations!

 

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US Citizenship: Application sent Nov 2017; Fingerprints Nov 2017; Civics/English exam March 2018; Oath May 2018.

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9 minutes ago, Nikkosan said:

Congratulations, Zombie69.

 

It's truly bittersweet, but I'm glad you are finally able to put this behind you. It's been an absolutely insane ride for you. I still hope your N-400 gets somehow approved, even if we know what the policy says..

 

What does your ELIS account shows at the moment? I have been approved a week ago today, and these below are the two last updates I received (I was wondering whether perhaps you already received a "Card was mailed to me").

 

Either way, once again congratulations!

 

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Thanks. Yes. It has been a rough and insane ride and I wish my husband were around to witness this great news. I don't believe I have an ELIS account. How do I create one? My 400 is expected to be rejected because INA349 sectionD says it very clear about the death of the American citizen spouse will invalidate the citizenship unless the American citizen spouse was a military individual who was killed in action which does not apply to me. I assume I will get a "card in production" notice which is the reversal of your order. I don't know much about ELIS account. Please advise about it, thanks.  

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1 minute ago, Zombie69 said:

Thanks. Yes. It has been a rough and insane ride and I wish my husband were around to witness this great news. I don't believe I have an ELIS account. How do I create one? My 400 is expected to be rejected because INA349 sectionD says it very clear about the death of the American citizen spouse will invalidate the citizenship unless the American citizen spouse was a military individual who was killed in action which does not apply to me. I assume I will get a "card in production" notice which is the reversal of your order. I don't know much about ELIS account. Please advise about it, thanks.  

I had included the link, but disguised it as "text". Here it is: https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/

 

I assume you can just follow the prompts, and then "add" your ROC case, like I did. I initially used that account to file for citizenship online, so that's why I have it. I remember you went the paper route, so that's why you didn't need it.

 

Let me know what yours says, and again, regardless of what INA says, I'm still hoping for some sort of miracle for you! ;) 

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Green Card: AOS sent Feb 2014; Approved Jan 2015.

Removal of Conditions: I-751 sent Nov 2016; Approved Apr 2018.

US Citizenship: Application sent Nov 2017; Fingerprints Nov 2017; Civics/English exam March 2018; Oath May 2018.

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2 minutes ago, Nikkosan said:

I had included the link, but disguised it as "text". Here it is: https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/

 

I assume you can just follow the prompts, and then "add" your ROC case, like I did. I initially used that account to file for citizenship online, so that's why I have it. I remember you went the paper route, so that's why you didn't need it.

 

Let me know what yours says, and again, regardless of what INA says, I'm still hoping for some sort of miracle for you! ;) 

Thanks, but ever since they changed the design of the website, I have had difficulty logging in because I already have an account and I am unable to create a new one with the existing phone number and email.

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2 minutes ago, Zombie69 said:

Thanks, but ever since they changed the design of the website, I have had difficulty logging in because I already have an account and I am unable to create a new one with the existing phone number and email.

I see...!

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K-1 Visa: I-129F sent Aug 2013; Approved Jan 2014.

Green Card: AOS sent Feb 2014; Approved Jan 2015.

Removal of Conditions: I-751 sent Nov 2016; Approved Apr 2018.

US Citizenship: Application sent Nov 2017; Fingerprints Nov 2017; Civics/English exam March 2018; Oath May 2018.

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3 minutes ago, Nikkosan said:

I see...!

I think I will probably get a "card in production" notice soon. About my 400, I totally expect to be rejected by law though. Thanks for the wish, but a law is a law, I think I will be rejected.

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Just now, Zombie69 said:

I think I will probably get a "card in production" notice soon. About my 400, I totally expect to be rejected by law though. 

If and when you do, just keep us posted. I've been waiting for mine for a week now. Also a notice that my oath ceremony has been scheduled (both approved at interview).

F-1 Visa: Academic years 2007/2010.

K-1 Visa: I-129F sent Aug 2013; Approved Jan 2014.

Green Card: AOS sent Feb 2014; Approved Jan 2015.

Removal of Conditions: I-751 sent Nov 2016; Approved Apr 2018.

US Citizenship: Application sent Nov 2017; Fingerprints Nov 2017; Civics/English exam March 2018; Oath May 2018.

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1 minute ago, Nikkosan said:

If and when you do, just keep us posted. I've been waiting for mine for a week now. Also a notice that my oath ceremony has been scheduled (both approved at interview).

Congratulations. So happy for you that you will be a citizen soon. Yes, will keep you updated. 

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