Processing Times (I-751) for MSC (National Benefits Center)

[MXcompadre 75]

@PonJor yes, however the earliest date that the N-400 can be filed/recieved is 20 May 2020.

[erinandahmet 9]

12 hours ago, erinandahmet said:

My understanding was that the National Benefits Center really just prepared the files for your N-400 process which takes place at your local office.  Are these I-751s only or is everyone filed N-400 also?

 

I was thinking of this one: https://www.uscis.gov/archive/blog/2012/06/national-benefits-center-what-it-is-and but maybe they changed it. I remember when we were doing I-751, all the people who filed for N-400 had their cases transferred there on their way to local offices but I guess they switched it up. 

[millefleur 5,046]

15 hours ago, erinandahmet said:

My understanding was that the National Benefits Center really just prepared the files for your N-400 process which takes place at your local office.  Are these I-751s only or is everyone filed N-400 also?

I-751 only...my husband is not yet eligible to apply for citizenship.

[PonJor 69]

On ‎6‎/‎1‎/‎2019 at 4:34 PM, MXcompadre said:

@PonJor yes, however the earliest date that the N-400 can be filed/recieved is 20 May 2020.

Ok, thank you! We will be filing as well, but I believe our earliest date is 01 February 2020. I'm hoping our Atlanta office will be good to us!

[chel0524 82]

On ‎6‎/‎1‎/‎2019 at 12:11 PM, erinandahmet said:

My understanding was that the National Benefits Center really just prepared the files for your N-400 process which takes place at your local office.  Are these I-751s only or is everyone filed N-400 also?

I-751 only.  We're not eligible to file N-400 until January.  My thinking is that all of these, like ours, that are moving so swiftly are all cr-1 cases where they are pretty cut and dry.  No adjustment of status or fiancé visas involved.

[millefleur 5,046]

4 hours ago, chel0524 said:

I-751 only.  We're not eligible to file N-400 until January.  My thinking is that all of these, like ours, that are moving so swiftly are all cr-1 cases where they are pretty cut and dry.  No adjustment of status or fiancé visas involved.

I just realized that if having a CR-1 visa means faster ROC processing, that could be another pro vs. con when it comes to those deciding about CR-1 vs. K-1.

[chel0524 82]

25 minutes ago, millefleur said:

I just realized that if having a CR-1 visa means faster ROC processing, that could be another pro vs. con when it comes to those deciding about CR-1 vs. K-1.

We chose this direction because it felt like the most "legal" way to do it.  It was the most straightforward way  to go.  We spend a year apart after we got married waiting for approval, but it was worth it.

[Vitran 53]

God knows how many times a day I refresh tracking app to see scheduled instead of ready to schedule! 

Edited June 3, 2019 by Vitran

[gregcrs2 1,778]

4 minutes ago, Vitran said:

God knows how many times a day I refresh tracking app to see scheduled instead of ready to schedule! 

Same here.  Today is now 60 days since "ready to schedule".

[Vitran 53]

3 minutes ago, gregcrs2 said:

Same here.  Today is now 60 days since "ready to schedule".

I know source of that frustration my friend, chel0524 got interview date while he filed after you, I filed around same time. 

 

I just want all of us to get interview date same manner he did.

 

of course it depends to how backlogged our local office are , but I want to blv NBC has authority over them and push'em to schedule according to their time frame. 

Lot going on with each of us...

[chel0524 82]

6 minutes ago, Vitran said:

I know source of that frustration my friend, chel0524 got interview date while he filed after you, I filed around same time. 

 

I just want all of us to get interview date same manner he did.

 

of course it depends to how backlogged our local office are , but I want to blv NBC has authority over them and push'em to schedule according to their time frame. 

Lot going on with each of us...

LOL!  I'm sorry we're causing your frustration!  I really hope you all hear something soon.  Ours seems to have moved very, very quickly.  I'm sure you'll hear any day.

[gregcrs2 1,778]

6 minutes ago, Vitran said:

I know source of that frustration my friend, chel0524 got interview date while he filed after you, I filed around same time. 

 

I just want all of us to get interview date same manner he did.

 

of course it depends to how backlogged our local office are , but I want to blv NBC has authority over them and push'em to schedule according to their time frame. 

Lot going on with each of us...

I'm happy for Chel0254.  I'm just hoping an interview doesn't get scheduled while we are away for a few months in another country.

[Vitran 53]

45 minutes ago, chel0524 said:

LOL!  I'm sorry we're causing your frustration!  I really hope you all hear something soon.  Ours seems to have moved very, very quickly.  I'm sure you'll hear any day.

Man I am happy for you, dont get me wrong,

I have got to move to Cali for my job and everything is on hold for this interview, I might even lose that job. 

I only wished field offices didnt have anything with interview date. 

Mine, Vegas, is the top 10 slowest of all. 

[millefleur 5,046]

46 minutes ago, gregcrs2 said:

I'm happy for Chel0254.  I'm just hoping an interview doesn't get scheduled while we are away for a few months in another country.

Same here...does anyone know if you can reschedule in case that happens?

[gregcrs2 1,778]

1 minute ago, millefleur said:

Same here...does anyone know if you can reschedule in case that happens?

Yes, you can reschedule.  But who really wants to do that?