N-400 May 2020 filers

[lightstream19 7]

19 minutes ago, STurcotte77 said:

Awesome.  
I’m so mad at myself cause I filed on 12/23 but only requested the N-400 (I don’t know what I was thinking).   I filed for the A file 1/12 and just hit step 2 (complex track 2) today.  

I filed the FOIA on 1/13 and requested for my entire A-file but still in step though. 

[lightstream19 7]

44 minutes ago, STurcotte77 said:

Awesome.  
I’m so mad at myself cause I filed on 12/23 but only requested the N-400 (I don’t know what I was thinking).   I filed for the A file 1/12 and just hit step 2 (complex track 2) today.  

I think step 2 is “File Requested” ? So what do you mean by complex track please?

 

I filed FOIA on 01/13 and requested for my entire A-file and it’s still in step 1 though, I should have done this in December, but anyway finger crossed.

Edited January 20, 2022 by lightstream19

[STurcotte77 40]

4 minutes ago, lightstream19 said:

I think step 2 is “File Requested” ? So what do you mean by complex track please?

 

I filed FOIA on 01/13 and requested for my entire A-file and it’s still in step 1 though, I should have done this in December, but anyway finger crossed.

Yes, of course. It's basically their internal tracking system.  Here is a brief explanation of it; 

Multi-track Processing USCIS uses a three-track, first-in/first-out (FIFO) processing system.

Track 1 is for less complex cases in which a requester needs only one or only a few specific documents from the file.

Track 2 is for more complex cases. A complete copy of a file, requests from the news media, or special interest groups are examples of Track 2 cases. If we receive a request for specific documents which implies most of the file (for instance, “the asylum application and all supporting documents,”) we will assign the request to the complex track.

Track 3 is an accelerated track for cases involving individuals who are to appear before an immigration judge. In order to receive Track 3 priority processing, you must include one of the following documents with the FOIA request: • Form I-862, Notice to Appear, documenting a future scheduled date ofthe subject’s hearing before the immigration judge; or • Form I-122, Order to Show Cause, documenting a future scheduled date ofthe subject’s hearing before the immigration judge; or • Form I-863, Notice of Referral to Immigration Judge; or • a written notice of continuation of a future scheduled hearing beforethe immigration judge.

[lightstream19 7]

4 minutes ago, STurcotte77 said:

Yes, of course. It's basically their internal tracking system.  Here is a brief explanation of it; 

Multi-track Processing USCIS uses a three-track, first-in/first-out (FIFO) processing system.

Track 1 is for less complex cases in which a requester needs only one or only a few specific documents from the file.

Track 2 is for more complex cases. A complete copy of a file, requests from the news media, or special interest groups are examples of Track 2 cases. If we receive a request for specific documents which implies most of the file (for instance, “the asylum application and all supporting documents,”) we will assign the request to the complex track.

Track 3 is an accelerated track for cases involving individuals who are to appear before an immigration judge. In order to receive Track 3 priority processing, you must include one of the following documents with the FOIA request: • Form I-862, Notice to Appear, documenting a future scheduled date ofthe subject’s hearing before the immigration judge; or • Form I-122, Order to Show Cause, documenting a future scheduled date ofthe subject’s hearing before the immigration judge; or • Form I-863, Notice of Referral to Immigration Judge; or • a written notice of continuation of a future scheduled hearing beforethe immigration judge.

Okay thanks for the explanation, but how do I know If I’m on track 2 complex track please?

[STurcotte77 40]

1 minute ago, lightstream19 said:

Okay thanks for the explanation, but how do I know If I’m on track 2 complex track please?

Oh sorry!  When check your FOIA status there is a "Document Library" on the top right under the control number.  There should be a receipt letter there and it will say on there.  🙂

 

[lightstream19 7]

8 minutes ago, STurcotte77 said:

Oh sorry!  When check your FOIA status there is a "Document Library" on the top right under the control number.  There should be a receipt letter there and it will say on there.  🙂

 

Okay thanks, but no info there yet, just the document library and submission date, I would give it a week. Thanks once again and good luck to us all!

Edited January 20, 2022 by lightstream19

[STurcotte77 40]

5 minutes ago, lightstream19 said:

Okay thanks, but no info there yet, just the document library and submission date, I would give it a week. Thanks once again and good luck to us all!

Oh okay.  Don't lose hope, it took 8 days for my status to move. 

[lightstream19 7]

6 minutes ago, STurcotte77 said:

Oh okay.  Don't lose hope, it took 8 days for my status to move. 

Thanks.

Edited January 20, 2022 by lightstream19

[Rn400 20]

STurcotte77 -Thanks, good info. I checked mine now and it's on Track2. But no idea why no sign of an interview!

12/10 filed. Step 3 ..6300 on queue. Very confusing! fingers crossed!! 

[STurcotte77 40]

8 minutes ago, Rn400 said:

STurcotte77 -Thanks, good info. I checked mine now and it's on Track2. But no idea why no sign of an interview!

12/10 filed. Step 3 ..6300 on queue. Very confusing! fingers crossed!! 

Hmmm... there was someone over on the FB group in a similar situation.  I wonder why that is...maybe something to do with size/age of original A file? Just speculation. 

Mine was back in 2007 so I am also curious if the year you filed originally has anything to do with the actual processing of the FOIA.  All speculation and my overactive brain.  LOL 

 

[Rn400 20]

mine is 2004 entry in US. Otherwise nothing complicated! I dont have any idea actually whats happening. I changed a state 4 months back...not sure if thats the reason

[Rn400 20]

eizerr , you mentioned you are in the same situation and waiting for an interview? did you file FOIA  a month ago? and did you move to another state or anything like that?

Does anyone else in this forum have a similar situation to mine? A-file was requested a month ago and still waiting for the interview schedule.

[eizerr 4]

16 minutes ago, Rn400 said:

eizerr , you mentioned you are in the same situation and waiting for an interview? did you file FOIA  a month ago? and did you move to another state or anything like that?

Does anyone else in this forum have a similar situation to mine? A-file was requested a month ago and still waiting for the interview schedule.

Ah sorry, I'm a bit different, mine FOIA request is still in step 2 not step 3, 6000-ish place in the queue. Nothing got scheduled for me yet. March 2020 filer

 

I entered in 2009, did not move in the past few years

Edited January 20, 2022 by eizerr

[Rn400 20]

Ok. thanks for the feedback.

[roddie2k 68]

Folks - just wanted to let you know that as of yesterday (1/21) my spouses' FOIA status went to Complete and the A-file details could be retrieved in the document library within the FOIA site itself. It was about 140 pages consisting of records/evidence  submitted during the GC process and the N400 application 

 

Timeline

FOIA submission : 12/10/2021

FOIA to Step 3 : 1/5/2022 

Interview notification : 1/7/2022

FOIA  Complete: 1/21/2022

 

I found an interesting case flag as part of the N400 document that stated : Applicant may not have been an LPR for 5 years. I suspect this is because we did early filing based on the N400- early filing calculator.