N-400 May 2020 filers

[iacrossnation 4]

from another topic and congressman Ted Budd from NC at least did something...

https://budd.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1310

[roddie2k 68]

Probably should ask other senators to follow this route.

[GingerCat 14]

On 11/26/2021 at 11:45 AM, MKT3121 said:

Hello everyone,

 

I just found this website after scouring the internet for an answer as to why my case has had no action since January 2021.

 

I read the whole thread and couldn’t believe how many people are in the same boat.

 

Submitted a service request on October 22, 2021 and this was the reply I got:

 

The status of this service request is:

Thank you for contacting USCIS concerning the above-referenced application. Below is a summary of what we have found and how the issue has been resolved or additional actions required.

What We Have Done:
USCIS has reviewed your Service Request and determined that your application is currently in the pre-processing stage. After the pre-processing stage is complete, your file will be scheduled for an interview. No further action is required from you at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by delays in processing.

 

Anyone know what “pre-processing” means or gotten a similar reply?

 

I am so frustrated and I losing patience with each passing month.

 

Anyways, thank you for all your replies in this thread.

 

Here is my timeline:

 

N-400 Application: May 6, 2020 (Online 1 year before my 10 year permanent resident card expired on May 10, 2021).

Biometrics Reuse Notice: January 20, 2021

I-551 Extension Stamp: May 3, 2021 (it will expire on May 2, 2022)

I got the same answer maybe 6 times, even tier 2 agent said that its not a right reply and asked for clarification, but nothing changed.( Sorry

We are all in one boat, but lets hope as someone got there interview scheduled so who knows who might be first))))

 

[dannyfromcork 0]

Like many here I made my N400 application on May 2020 and am still awaiting a date for my interview? Any one else still waiting?? (I’m based in PA)

[roddie2k 68]

1 hour ago, dannyfromcork said:

Like many here I made my N400 application on May 2020 and am still awaiting a date for my interview? Any one else still waiting?? (I’m based in PA)

Yep..still waiting..

[magentahaze 34]

11 hours ago, dannyfromcork said:

Like many here I made my N400 application on May 2020 and am still awaiting a date for my interview? Any one else still waiting?? (I’m based in PA)

May 6th 2020

Iowa filer

Still waiting

[rams_usa 5]

56 minutes ago, magentahaze said:

May 6th 2020

Iowa filer

Still waiting

May 2nd 2020

Omaha Filer. Still waiting for interview

[ironfist81 7]

May 19th 2020, Dallas Service Center

Still pending interview

[abfar 119]

On 12/5/2021 at 8:33 PM, dannyfromcork said:

Like many here I made my N400 application on May 2020 and am still awaiting a date for my interview? Any one else still waiting?? (I’m based in PA)

NY may 2020 filer. Still waiting with estimated completion showing as 13 months. 🤮🤮

[Sam713 12]

Hi everyone,

 

I'm a May 2020 filer from Houston, TX here and I just finally got my interview scheduled. I'll share what I did and what I think helped move my file so that other can benefit as well.

 

I filed in May 2020 during the lockdown which is the case for all of you here. When you file for N400, USCIS requests your A-file from NRC/FRC without which they can't move forward with your application. During the lockdown, both USCIS and FRC were closed so, either USCIS never requested your file or it was requested but the request was never processed by FRC. When they all re-opened, the file request just went in limbo. Everyone who filed in June 2020 and after had their applications processed normally since A-files were requested and delivered with no issues.

I have contacted USCIS several times, filed outside of normal processing request, filed ombudsman request, contacted congressman, etc. none of which worked. The answer was that my application was stuck at NBC since they haven't received my file from NRC.

A month ago I filed a FOIA request requesting my A-file (the entire file) which was received by NRC about a week or two ago. Two days ago, I got my interview scheduled. This is what did it form me. I learned about this from another April 2020 applicant who did the same thing and eventually got his interview scheduled.

 

If you are one of those Mar-May 2020 filers who are stuck, go and file a FOIA request. Make sure you request your A-file. Basically you have to do the work that is supposed to be done by USCIS but you have to it to get your file moving.

 

Good luck everyone!

 

Edited December 10, 2021 by Sam713

[rams_usa 5]

42 minutes ago, Sam713 said:

Hi everyone,

 

I'm a May 2020 filer from Houston, TX here and I just finally got my interview scheduled. I'll share what I did and what I think helped move my file so that other can benefit as well.

 

I filed in May 2020 during the lockdown which is the case for all of you here. When you file for N400, USCIS requests your A-file from NRC/FRC without which they can't move forward with your application. During the lockdown, both USCIS and FRC were closed so, either USCIS never requested your file or it was requested but the request was never processed by FRC. When they all re-opened, the file request just went in limbo. Everyone who filed in June 2020 and after had their applications processed normally since A-files were requested and delivered with no issues.

I have contacted USCIS several times, filed outside of normal processing request, filed ombudsman request, contacted congressman, etc. none of which worked. The answer was that my application was stuck at NBC since they haven't received my file from NRC.

A month ago I filed a FOIA request requesting my A-file (the entire file) which was received by NRC about a week or two ago. Two days ago, I got my interview scheduled. This is what did it form me. I learned about this from another April 2020 applicant who did the same thing and eventually got his interview scheduled.

 

If you are one of those Mar-May 2020 filers who are stuck, go and file a FOIA request. Make sure you request your A-file. Basically you have to do the work that is supposed to be done by USCIS but you have to it to get your file moving.

 

Good luck everyone!

 

Great news. How did u open foia request?

[Sam713 12]

1 hour ago, rams_usa said:

Great news. How did u open foia request?

You can do it here https://www.uscis.gov/records/request-records-through-the-freedom-of-information-act-or-privacy-act

[MKT3121 1]

10 minutes ago, Sam713 said:

You can do it here https://www.uscis.gov/records/request-records-through-the-freedom-of-information-act-or-privacy-act

Thanks for you tip!

 

I followed your link and started the request. How did you answer the question below?

 

What is purpose of your request?

Note: This field is optional. However, providing this information may assist USCIS in locating the records and information needed to respond to your request.

 

 

[Sam713 12]

54 minutes ago, MKT3121 said:

Thanks for you tip!

 

I followed your link and started the request. How did you answer the question below?

 

What is purpose of your request?

Note: This field is optional. However, providing this information may assist USCIS in locating the records and information needed to respond to your request.

 

 

I just left it blank!

[AH2020 30]

4 hours ago, Sam713 said:

Hi everyone,

 

I'm a May 2020 filer from Houston, TX here and I just finally got my interview scheduled. I'll share what I did and what I think helped move my file so that other can benefit as well.

 

I filed in May 2020 during the lockdown which is the case for all of you here. When you file for N400, USCIS requests your A-file from NRC/FRC without which they can't move forward with your application. During the lockdown, both USCIS and FRC were closed so, either USCIS never requested your file or it was requested but the request was never processed by FRC. When they all re-opened, the file request just went in limbo. Everyone who filed in June 2020 and after had their applications processed normally since A-files were requested and delivered with no issues.

I have contacted USCIS several times, filed outside of normal processing request, filed ombudsman request, contacted congressman, etc. none of which worked. The answer was that my application was stuck at NBC since they haven't received my file from NRC.

A month ago I filed a FOIA request requesting my A-file (the entire file) which was received by NRC about a week or two ago. Two days ago, I got my interview scheduled. This is what did it form me. I learned about this from another April 2020 applicant who did the same thing and eventually got his interview scheduled.

 

If you are one of those Mar-May 2020 filers who are stuck, go and file a FOIA request. Make sure you request your A-file. Basically you have to do the work that is supposed to be done by USCIS but you have to it to get your file moving.

 

Good luck everyone!

 

Once you requested the file and NRC received your request, did they actually sent YOU  a copy of your whole file?  Do you think that they then also send it to USCIS and this is why your interview got scheduled? Just trying to understand how this could have helped to get your case moving. 

Edited December 10, 2021 by AH2020