N-400 September 2020 Filers

[Italy-USA 38]

6 hours ago, Prashant Dewan said:

 

Hi Everyone! So I applied for my N400 online on Sept 28, 2020 and my case timeline shows May 2021 as completion time. But it has been one month now and no update so far on biometric appointment is that expected? The status currently shows "We are taking longer than expected to process your case. You do not need to do anything at this time."

 

Application location - New Jersey

I'm in the same boat. I applied at the beginning of September and still no words on biometrics. I think it's normal. 

[ParanoidAndroid 13]

6 hours ago, Prashant Dewan said:

 

Hi Everyone! So I applied for my N400 online on Sept 28, 2020 and my case timeline shows May 2021 as completion time. But it has been one month now and no update so far on biometric appointment is that expected? The status currently shows "We are taking longer than expected to process your case. You do not need to do anything at this time."

 

Application location - New Jersey

Same here and also from NJ.

I think that, unless you have some urgent need of obtaining the citizenship, we need to sit down and wait, otherwise we will go crazy.... I feel like it’s very unlikely it will be completed until May...

[leonidas_alexan 45]

Hi All,

 

I kindly invite your insights/inputs on the following.

 

Today I received a letter from USCIS stating that "USCIS is able to reuse your previously captured fingerprints and other biometrics".

 

USCIS will run the same security checks and use your biometric data as in the past, however, it is not necessary for you to appear at a USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) for a biometrics appointment. The biometrics fee will not be refunded".

 

Is this normal?

 

Also the service center is listed as "NBC". What is the relevance of this?

 

Thank You.

[Hawksquill 151]

Hey everyone! I have a quick question about biometrics being reused.  So my husband got his biometrics for ROC on 10/24/2019.  I've heard that sometimes biometrics from within the last year are reused - because it's officially been more than a year now that we're in November, does this mean there's no chance of them reusing the old biometrics? Or is the year more of a rough guideline? I'm also wondering whether they make exceptions due to COVID and the resultant delays. 

[Smile4rill1 64]

2 hours ago, Hawksquill said:

Hey everyone! I have a quick question about biometrics being reused.  So my husband got his biometrics for ROC on 10/24/2019.  I've heard that sometimes biometrics from within the last year are reused - because it's officially been more than a year now that we're in November, does this mean there's no chance of them reusing the old biometrics? Or is the year more of a rough guideline? I'm also wondering whether they make exceptions due to COVID and the resultant delays. 

D last time I had a biometrics with uscis was 2015. I got a letter stating it will be reused. 

 

[iPod 89]

17 minutes ago, Smile4rill1 said:

D last time I had a biometrics with uscis was 2015. I got a letter stating it will be reused. 

 

Good to know! Mine was in 2016, I was sure they would have me re-do them. 

[lazy 19]

On 10/30/2020 at 3:38 PM, leonidas_alexan said:

Hi All,

USCIS will run the same security checks and use your biometric data as in the past, however, it is not necessary for you to appear at a USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) for a biometrics appointment. The biometrics fee will not be refunded".

 

Is this normal?

 

Also the service center is listed as "NBC". What is the relevance of this?

 

Thank You.

Yes this is normal.

NBC is National Benefits Center.

i dont know if all center's are NBC and then you have to look at the actual location the case is at.  For me, the "reuse" letter only said NBC.  It was in the I-797 NOA letter that said NBC- KS (Kansas).  That's where I assume my case is.

[Dutchster 1,107]

On 10/30/2020 at 5:24 AM, Italy-USA said:

I'm in the same boat. I applied at the beginning of September and still no words on biometrics. I think it's normal. 

I filed on Sept. 2nd and only found out by checking my USCIS account that a notice was issued for the reuse of my biometrics. So, I would 100% recommend keeping an eye out in your account. If you go to your N-400 case, you will see the tab "documents" and that's how I actually found out. 

 

[Italy-USA 38]

8 minutes ago, Dutchster said:

I filed on Sept. 2nd and only found out by checking my USCIS account that a notice was issued for the reuse of my biometrics. So, I would 100% recommend keeping an eye out in your account. If you go to your N-400 case, you will see the tab "documents" and that's how I actually found out. 

 

Thank you! I will definitely keep an eye on it. Nothing yet though

[Dutchster 1,107]

I'm sorry it's taking so long! Hopefully you'll receive a reuse of biometrics notice soon, that'll speed up the process a bit since you don't have to wait for your ASC appointment and such  So close!

[eebee 0]

I filed on 9/15 and received the notice last week that they'll re-use my biometrics. Estimated case completion November 2021 ☹️

[Aaza 6]

For all the people who are getting biometrics reuse notices did any of you give your biometrics abroad. 

 

I dont think I have ever given my biometrics in the US (apart from whenever you are admitted in the country) 

 

 

[Smile4rill1 64]

12 hours ago, Aaza said:

For all the people who are getting biometrics reuse notices did any of you give your biometrics abroad. 

 

I dont think I have ever given my biometrics in the US (apart from whenever you are admitted in the country) 

 

 

I did get a fingerprint done when I traveled last year at the port of entry, same with my flatmate but I got the reuse letter while my flatmate got a letter to show up for biometrics in 2 weeks. I don't know how they do it.

[Davegie 13]

I check my status online but says "Case Status Delay"

 

We are currently experiencing technical delays with the online case status system. Your case status may be unavailable at this time and you may receive a message that your case receipt number is not recognized. We are working to correct this situation and expect a resolution in the coming days. Once updates are again available, we will notify you when your case status changes. You can change your notification preferences under settings.

 

Does anyone experience the same?

Edited November 4, 2020 by Davegie

[Davegie 13]

35 minutes ago, Davegie said: