N400 background check delays

[gcseeker2002 0]

I filed my N400 with my wife back in July 1st week 2017, wife already got her US Passport, my case still shows "Fingerprint appointment was scheduled",  I am not able to submit service request because the processing time for my location says I cannot submit if it is after January 31st 2017. I took 3 infopass appointments so far, and all I am told is that my case is pending background checks. I have had no criminal background all through my life, and no speeding or traffic tickets too in the last 18 years. Me and my wife filed joined tax returns every year but I had about 35 days more of international trips than her. Could this be causing the delays ? I asked my local senator to enquire but he has not yet got back to me. Any suggestions on what I can do to expedite my case ? 

[CarlHamilton 252]

18 hours ago, gcseeker2002 said:

I filed my N400 with my wife back in July 1st week 2017, wife already got her US Passport, my case still shows "Fingerprint appointment was scheduled",  I am not able to submit service request because the processing time for my location says I cannot submit if it is after January 31st 2017. I took 3 infopass appointments so far, and all I am told is that my case is pending background checks. I have had no criminal background all through my life, and no speeding or traffic tickets too in the last 18 years. Me and my wife filed joined tax returns every year but I had about 35 days more of international trips than her. Could this be causing the delays ? I asked my local senator to enquire but he has not yet got back to me. Any suggestions on what I can do to expedite my case ? 

In three more years you can apply again based on her citizenship.  I'm kidding, you'll be fine.  There's nothing more you can do but wait.

[sunshinestate2013 136]

22 hours ago, gcseeker2002 said:

I filed my N400 with my wife back in July 1st week 2017, wife already got her US Passport, my case still shows "Fingerprint appointment was scheduled",  I am not able to submit service request because the processing time for my location says I cannot submit if it is after January 31st 2017. I took 3 infopass appointments so far, and all I am told is that my case is pending background checks. I have had no criminal background all through my life, and no speeding or traffic tickets too in the last 18 years. Me and my wife filed joined tax returns every year but I had about 35 days more of international trips than her. Could this be causing the delays ? I asked my local senator to enquire but he has not yet got back to me. Any suggestions on what I can do to expedite my case ? 

What's your local field office?

[Sunnyside1 0]

On 4/3/2018 at 8:40 PM, gcseeker2002 said:

I filed my N400 with my wife back in July 1st week 2017, wife already got her US Passport, my case still shows "Fingerprint appointment was scheduled",  I am not able to submit service request because the processing time for my location says I cannot submit if it is after January 31st 2017. I took 3 infopass appointments so far, and all I am told is that my case is pending background checks. I have had no criminal background all through my life, and no speeding or traffic tickets too in the last 18 years. Me and my wife filed joined tax returns every year but I had about 35 days more of international trips than her. Could this be causing the delays ? I asked my local senator to enquire but he has not yet got back to me. Any suggestions on what I can do to expedite my case ? 

My case is also pending in fingerprint app scheduled and I applied in June 1 2017. Do you have a name change?

[gcseeker2002 0]

On 4/4/2018 at 8:37 PM, sunshinestate2013 said:

What's your local field office?

Jacksonville FL, what is yours ? 

[gcseeker2002 0]

26 minutes ago, Sunnyside1 said:

My case is also pending in fingerprint app scheduled and I applied in June 1 2017. Do you have a name change?

I do not have name change. My wife had name change but got her interview in 6 months. Mine is no name change, still pending 9 months today. What about yours ? 

[gcseeker2002 0]

30 minutes ago, Sunnyside1 said:

My case is also pending in fingerprint app scheduled and I applied in June 1 2017. Do you have a name change?

Is your case paper filed or efiled ? Not sure some people in this forum are saying efiling would be faster but not if we are in background check

[Sunnyside1 0]

1 minute ago, gcseeker2002 said:

I do not have name change. My wife had name change but got her interview in 6 months. Mine is no name change, still pending 9 months today. What about yours ? 

Then it seems not the reason of name change. Do you have a job when you submitted N-400? I changed my first name and last name (my husband's) and no job when I submitted so I often doubt it's some reason from that.

[gcseeker2002 0]

1 minute ago, Sunnyside1 said:

Then it seems not the reason of name change. Do you have a job when you submitted N-400? I changed my first name and last name (my husband's) and no job when I submitted so I often doubt it's some reason from that.

I know several people who are homemakers(housewives and parents) who had no job or worked temp jobs , but still got interview and passed in 4-5 months. Job should not matter I think

[gcseeker2002 0]

Is there any use of re-filing (this time e-file instead of paper) -  or would it still go to the same background check? 

[yugigi 3]

I applied earlier then you, and I'm still waiting. Seriously, if you are still in the time frame based on your local office, there is nothing we can do beside waiting patiently. 

Edited April 6, 2018 by yugigi