N-400 May 2020 filers

[thewaitingame 34]

47 minutes ago, eizerr said:

What is the name of that facebook group? wanted to peek into that to see the reasons why people are denied the interview

There are 2 actually:

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/551200925085716/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/uscitizenshiptestorg/

[Malik85 3]

5 hours ago, Labradoodle said:

I just filed my FOIA request two days ago and it’s still showing as step 1. How long did it take your requests to go to step 2, and then to step 3?

 

Also, I’m reading some people saying the “entire” A-file should be requested. When I completed the FOIA request, I only saw one A-file selection in the menu and just selected that. Should I have selected additional items from that menu?

Hi 

I filed on 1/3 and am still on Step 1. I too am wondering how long it took others to move to Step 2 and then 3..

[Yupibotan 15]

10 minutes ago, Malik85 said:

Hi 

I filed on 1/3 and am still on Step 1. I too am wondering how long it took others to move to Step 2 and then 3..

Requested on 1/6. Step 1.

I'm afraid omicron may slow things down even more 

[Labradoodle 0]

I’m confused about the “workflow” that happens during the USCIS FOIA process. Who requests the A-file from whom? When we send the request through the USCIS website, does the NRC (which is part of the USCIS I believe) request our A-file from National Archives? Or does the USCIS send our file to the NRC? And if so, what does the NRC do with it? So confusing! It would be great if someone can explain what exactly happens step bu step. Thanks! 

[AH2020 30]

37 minutes ago, Malik85 said:

Hi 

I filed on 1/3 and am still on Step 1. I too am wondering how long it took others to move to Step 2 and then 3..

I filed mine on 12/10, it moved to step 2 right before Christmas and to step 3 on Jan 3.  I would say give it about 2 weeks to move to step 2. 

[abfar 119]

35 minutes ago, Yupibotan said:

Requested on 1/6. Step 1.

I'm afraid omicron may slow things down even more 

I feel with everyone filing the FOIA requests now will pile up whatever small team they have assigned for that job. I also filed my FOIA req early a few days ago but given how slow the pace has been overall, I'm not confident I'll hear back until the 50-60 days mark. This whole process is just cursed. 21 months and going only with biometrics done so far. 🤣

 

I have a City job offer waiting for me but I'll be pushed into a waiting queue because I still don't have citizenship 21 months after filing. So I'm basically losing part of my potential livelihoood due to this delay. While my friend in Arizona got his whole process completed and citizenship granted within 6-7 months. No words!!!!

Edited January 12, 2022 by abfar

[Vol_UTK 0]

10 hours ago, abfar said:

I feel with everyone filing the FOIA requests now will pile up whatever small team they have assigned for that job. I also filed my FOIA req early a few days ago but given how slow the pace has been overall, I'm not confident I'll hear back until the 50-60 days mark. This whole process is just cursed. 21 months and going only with biometrics done so far. 🤣

 

I have a City job offer waiting for me but I'll be pushed into a waiting queue because I still don't have citizenship 21 months after filing. So I'm basically losing part of my potential livelihoood due to this delay. While my friend in Arizona got his whole process completed and citizenship granted within 6-7 months. No words!!!!

FOIA file 1/11 .. step 1

[Malik85 3]

Thanks. Yes, let’s see if FOIA does anything or we might be forced to use a lawsuit, though not clear if that will solve the issue either…

[Errrlis 1]

9 minutes ago, Malik85 said:

Thanks. Yes, let’s see if FOIA does anything or we might be forced to use a lawsuit, though not clear if that will solve the issue either…

I spoke to an attorney yesterday and they said basically its useless to sue because USCIS will cite COVID and short staffing as their reasoning.

[STurcotte77 40]

13 hours ago, Labradoodle said:

I’m confused about the “workflow” that happens during the USCIS FOIA process. Who requests the A-file from whom? When we send the request through the USCIS website, does the NRC (which is part of the USCIS I believe) request our A-file from National Archives? Or does the USCIS send our file to the NRC? And if so, what does the NRC do with it? So confusing! It would be great if someone can explain what exactly happens step bu step. Thanks! 

Here is a link to the USCIS FOIA process. Has pretty much all the information in it. 

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/uscisfoiarequestguide(7).pdf

[roddie2k 68]

@Lazybuny Have you recently checked your FOIA request? Has it moved to Step 4 or have you heard back on your interview request yet? 

[keyuree1 27]

1 hour ago, Malik85 said:

Thanks. Yes, let’s see if FOIA does anything or we might be forced to use a lawsuit, though not clear if that will solve the issue either…

They will just blame everything on Covid but they might just dig out your application. They don't have the time and the resources to get involved in a lawsuit. It might cost you some pretty penny tho. I rather file for a green card renewal and cough up the $500 for that. 

[STurcotte77 40]

14 minutes ago, keyuree1 said:

They will just blame everything on Covid but they might just dig out your application. They don't have the time and the resources to get involved in a lawsuit. It might cost you some pretty penny tho. I rather file for a green card renewal and cough up the $500 for that. 

I have to agree with you!   I was holding out a last hope that the FOIA would help, but nothing has moved since it went to step 3 on 12/23.  

I am also thinking I will just file for a renewal as well.  I've got the application waiting to hit send.  LOL 

[Lazybuny 0]

35 minutes ago, roddie2k said:

@Lazybuny Have you recently checked your FOIA request? Has it moved to Step 4 or have you heard back on your interview request yet? 

Nothing what so ever. It's staying at step 2!!!!!

[roddie2k 68]

4 minutes ago, Lazybuny said:

Nothing what so ever. It's staying at step 2!!!!!

Definitely time to contact the FOIA folks!