N-400 DECEMBER 2018 filers

[Leo7777 243]

3 hours ago, 3rd said:

Been a crazy one over here since I last commented! We had to leave for our trip to England over Christmas and New Year and my Biometrics came through with a date of Jan 2nd 2019, but we wouldn't be back in the country until Jan 10th! Had a nightmare trying to get my BIL to wait on the letter (which over the Christmas period was so slow), and then had to have it overnighted so it would arrive in time. Considering how long it took for ROC Biometrics I was shocked at how quick this came around so it was very stressful to be out of the country and hear nothing from USCIS in that time. Then yesterday I got a new Biometrics letter with the reschedule for February 6th. I think I'm going to try for a walk-in earlier than this as that's a little further out than I thought it would be rescheduled for. It'll be in Oakland, CA. Anyone else been successful with a walk-in with this particular office?

Confusing story.  Why did you have the BIO appointment letter overnighted to you in UK?

What usefulness was that?

Your BIL could have opened the letter and told you any info in it.

And I think you already knew what letter said based on some USCIS website info, because you noted your BIL was waiting for it.

And you left out how you obtained a second BIO appointment.

[3rd 84]

2 hours ago, Leo7777 said:

Confusing story.  Why did you have the BIO appointment letter overnighted to you in UK?

What usefulness was that?

Your BIL could have opened the letter and told you any info in it.

And I think you already knew what letter said based on some USCIS website info, because you noted your BIL was waiting for it.

And you left out how you obtained a second BIO appointment.

 

Ah, maybe I should have explained better. It was overnighted to the address to be rescheduled, not to me. It had to be overnighted as the letter arrived so close to the date of the biometrics so I needed to be sure that it would arrive the next day otherwise that's $700+ down the drain. So the second Biometrics appointment was obtained because my BIL sent it to be rescheduled, not to me.

[Leo7777 243]

1 hour ago, 3rd said:

 

Ah, maybe I should have explained better. It was overnighted to the address to be rescheduled, not to me. It had to be overnighted as the letter arrived so close to the date of the biometrics so I needed to be sure that it would arrive the next day otherwise that's $700+ down the drain. So the second Biometrics appointment was obtained because my BIL sent it to be rescheduled, not to me.

OK.

Not sure if they just toss everything immediately as soon as you miss a BIO.

They probably accept some excuses with appropriate forms, procedures, etc., within some time period.

But yes, I do understand the tension and worry about it . . . and would probably be in a panic if it happened to us.

 

Our worry now is that wife's interview may be scheduled for a time she will be back in her home country for a visit this summer, and AFTER she has already bought the non-refundable ticket which must be done fairly early to get best deals.

[3rd 84]

15 hours ago, Leo7777 said:

OK.

Not sure if they just toss everything immediately as soon as you miss a BIO.

They probably accept some excuses with appropriate forms, procedures, etc., within some time period.

But yes, I do understand the tension and worry about it . . . and would probably be in a panic if it happened to us.

 

Our worry now is that wife's interview may be scheduled for a time she will be back in her home country for a visit this summer, and AFTER she has already bought the non-refundable ticket which must be done fairly early to get best deals.

It had to be overnighted to arrive before the New Year where everything would be shutdown. I got my re-scheduled appointment so I'm not worrying any longer. I'm hoping to go on Monday for a walk-in to speed things up a little. 

 

Are you going to be at home? If so you should be able to reschedule her interview if she's out of the country and that situation arises.

[zeta054 111]

We did biometrics and now our case says actively being reviewed by USCIS. How long does this notice stay on our case for? Thanks guys

[tomriesgo 39]

Biometrics done today, letter was for 1/24/19 but did an early walk in. 

[GirlPower 9]

I got an email today which says "We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time"! Have any of you guys received such an email?

[Leo7777 243]

December 2018 folks . . . you can find the answers to most of your questions and hopefully calm you down . . . by simply reading the December 2017 thread here.  

 

Relax and enjoy the next 6 - 18 months or so without stressing over this.

[Imyman 6]

3 minutes ago, GirlPower said:

I got an email today which says "We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time"! Have any of you guys received such an email?

I wouldn't pay to much attention to that email unfortunately. I've been routinely getting those exact same emails on my ROC case. I got my 10yr GC 7 months ago! Still get the emails saying they're reviewing my case. Even when my  ROC case was pending those emails never signified anything of importance.

[gregcrs2 1,778]

1 minute ago, Imyman said:

I wouldn't pay to much attention to that email unfortunately. I've been routinely getting those exact same emails on my ROC case. I got my 10yr GC 7 months ago! Still get the emails saying they're reviewing my case. Even when my  ROC case was pending those emails never signified anything of importance.

What uscis site were you getting emails from on your ROC case?  

[Imyman 6]

10 minutes ago, gregcrs2 said:

What uscis site were you getting emails from on your ROC case?  

The DHS one. 

[BK-H 14]

10 hours ago, GirlPower said:

I got an email today which says "We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time"! Have any of you guys received such an email?

Yes, I got exact the same today 

[tomriesgo 39]

When submitting my N400 based on marriage online I did not elect to submit bank statements, I know you can upload further documents but has anyone else not submitted these as evidence? Everything else was uploaded. 

Edited January 18, 2019 by tomriesgo

[Leo7777 243]

1 hour ago, tomriesgo said:

When submitting my N400 based on marriage online I did not elect to submit bank statements, I know you can upload further documents but has anyone else not submitted these as evidence? Everything else was uploaded. 

Bank statements indicating joint account are one of primary proofs of valid marriage.

i.e. You are both willing to trust the other with your money.

[jsdixie_uk 8]

1 hour ago, tomriesgo said:

When submitting my N400 based on marriage online I did not elect to submit bank statements, I know you can upload further documents but has anyone else not submitted these as evidence? Everything else was uploaded. 

I sent only copies of the past three years worth of tax returns with the original submission.  I submitted tons of bank statements with our pending 751, so they already have them.  If they want them, go fish!  I'll bring a few more recent ones to the combo interview, but enough is enough of duplicate bureaucracy!  We can't wait to be rid of USCIS this year!!!