N-400 Dec 2019 Filers

[Georgia16 2,858]

1 hour ago, soso723 said:

My lease here in Jacksonville expires next week. I got ditched at the last minute by my new landlord, who found someone else willing to stay for 2 years. So I have no commitments now. I checked all the processing times after I saw Amadia's post and the fastest field office in the nation is now Albuquerque NM, at between 6.5 and 8.5 months. I filed the N400 7.5 months ago, would this mean that if I moved there, I could get the citizenship within a month?  And if not, I could certainly send an inquiry for outside normal processing time, right? Has anyone had any experience with that field office though?

No that is not how it works. You can move and your case will get transferred after address change but you will be put in line for an interview there they don’t care how long you have waited somewhere else. 

[lucardo3 220]

3 hours ago, soso723 said:

My lease here in Jacksonville expires next week. I got ditched at the last minute by my new landlord, who found someone else willing to stay for 2 years. So I have no commitments now. I checked all the processing times after I saw Amadia's post and the fastest field office in the nation is now Albuquerque NM, at between 6.5 and 8.5 months. I filed the N400 7.5 months ago, would this mean that if I moved there, I could get the citizenship within a month?  And if not, I could certainly send an inquiry for outside normal processing time, right? Has anyone had any experience with that field office though?

Processing times is nothing but just a reference. They will process your case when they "get to it".

[soso723 57]

45 minutes ago, lucardo3 said:

Processing times is nothing but just a reference. They will process your case when they "get to it".

But if it falls outside standard processing times, you can make them to "get to it", right? 

[Georgia16 2,858]

5 minutes ago, soso723 said:

But if it falls outside standard processing times, you can make them to "get to it", right? 

Not when you come straight from another office.

[Amadia 711]

4 hours ago, soso723 said:

My lease here in Jacksonville expires next week. I got ditched at the last minute by my new landlord, who found someone else willing to stay for 2 years. So I have no commitments now. I checked all the processing times after I saw Amadia's post and the fastest field office in the nation is now Albuquerque NM, at between 6.5 and 8.5 months. I filed the N400 7.5 months ago, would this mean that if I moved there, I could get the citizenship within a month?  And if not, I could certainly send an inquiry for outside normal processing time, right? Has anyone had any experience with that field office though?

 

17 minutes ago, soso723 said:

But if it falls outside standard processing times, you can make them to "get to it", right? 

I understand where you think you can cheat the system and I applaud you for trying to figure ways around the stressful waiting 🙌

However, moving from one state to another with a pending n400 will work like this:

 

- USCIS receives your change of address and enters it into their system. 

- Based on where you move to, they will arrange to have your n400 file sent to the nearest operating field office there. 

- Your file will be last in line.

- While processing times show outside normal processing for receipt notices dated prior to November 14, 2019 (as at today) in Albuquerque, you moving from one state to another is not considered "normal processing" so they can always say they have to familiarize themselves with your file.

 

Trust me, you are already in line where you are, moving is completely up to you but don't think that you can shortcut the US govt 🙂

[O&GForever 387]

4 hours ago, soso723 said:

My lease here in Jacksonville expires next week. I got ditched at the last minute by my new landlord, who found someone else willing to stay for 2 years. So I have no commitments now. I checked all the processing times after I saw Amadia's post and the fastest field office in the nation is now Albuquerque NM, at between 6.5 and 8.5 months. I filed the N400 7.5 months ago, would this mean that if I moved there, I could get the citizenship within a month?  And if not, I could certainly send an inquiry for outside normal processing time, right? Has anyone had any experience with that field office though?

This is a very sincere question: do you have anything in New Mexico for you other than moving just for immigration purposes? If the IO asked you during the interview why you moved in the middle of the process, I am not sure how well they would like the answer of "so my petition could be approved faster." Also, moving could end up backfiring on you because you have to wait for them to transfer your petition, then have another office look at it, and then you're added to the list behind everyone that is already at that office. 

 

I know the waiting is hard. Believe me if anyone does it's my husband and I. We had to go through the K1 and the CR1 process to get him here which added more cost and another year to being together. Then we waited a year and a half to get his ROC approved while we watched many people who filed the same time be approved with out an interview and very quickly. Like all things immigration, patience is key. Your time will come. Don't make a big life changing decision based on an estimate that isn't always accurate. 

[Ka&J 67]

Hey just got back from my interview, granted!  Officer was really nice, I am suprisee how fast everything became so electronic. I did not have to use a paper or pen. FYI once you arrive don't forget to check in at the window 3 with your interview letter!!

 

I am so happy, now waiting on my ceremony notification letter🎉🎉

[Georgia16 2,858]

11 minutes ago, Ka&J said:

Hey just got back from my interview, granted!  Officer was really nice, I am suprisee how fast everything became so electronic. I did not have to use a paper or pen. FYI once you arrive don't forget to check in at the window 3 with your interview letter!!

 

I am so happy, now waiting on my ceremony notification letter🎉🎉

Congratulations!! 🎉

[Giovanna024 442]

1 hour ago, Ka&J said:

Hey just got back from my interview, granted!  Officer was really nice, I am suprisee how fast everything became so electronic. I did not have to use a paper or pen. FYI once you arrive don't forget to check in at the window 3 with your interview letter!!

 

I am so happy, now waiting on my ceremony notification letter🎉🎉

Congratulations

[swissbuttercream 22]

Got approval for I-751 and N-400  today at. St. Louis.

 

IO confirmed oath ceremony on 31-July and should get paper in mail.

 

[Georgia16 2,858]

2 minutes ago, swissbuttercream said:

Got approval for I-751 and N-400  today at. St. Louis.

 

IO confirmed oath ceremony on 31-July and should get paper in mail.

 

Congratulations! And nice with quick oath! 🎉

[O&GForever 387]

4 hours ago, Ka&J said:

Hey just got back from my interview, granted!  Officer was really nice, I am suprisee how fast everything became so electronic. I did not have to use a paper or pen. FYI once you arrive don't forget to check in at the window 3 with your interview letter!!

 

I am so happy, now waiting on my ceremony notification letter🎉🎉

Congrats!!!

49 minutes ago, swissbuttercream said:

Got approval for I-751 and N-400  today at. St. Louis.

 

IO confirmed oath ceremony on 31-July and should get paper in mail.

 

Yay! Congratulations! I love seeing all these recent approvals. 

[Ka&J 67]

Hi, just a quick question. I went online uscis and check my status after my interview and now saying 3 more month until completion.  Is this an accurate estimate?

[Amadia 711]

12 minutes ago, Ka&J said:

Hi, just a quick question. I went online uscis and check my status after my interview and now saying 3 more month until completion.  Is this an accurate estimate?

C'mon....you know better than that

[Ka&J 67]

3 hours ago, Amadia said:

C'mon....you know better than that

I know right but some people received same day oath ceremony😊

5 hours ago, swissbuttercream said:

Got approval for I-751 and N-400  today at. St. Louis.

 

IO confirmed oath ceremony on 31-July and should get paper in mail.

 

Congratulations!