N-400 January 2021

[pisces1 3]

3 hours ago, sweetadams said:

If you can upload your tax transcripts and also bring it with you during the interview. It is advisable to upload any information requested so your case can at least get moving in the world of USCIS.

Thank you!

 

I decided to file the paperwork, just sent out.

will see!

good luck everyone 

[Kate_H 17]

Hi everyone! 
i filed online to Chicago Field office on 1/4 ans received my notice same day. Has anyone received their Bio appointment yet?

this is my second time applying for citizenship and last time it only took couple weeks to get my Bio appt, so I am a bit concerned it’s taking longer, but may also be a normal delay by USCIS as per usual. 
 

p.s. hoping for the best for all of us with new president 

[DC909 105]

3 hours ago, Kate_H said:

Hi everyone! 
i filed online to Chicago Field office on 1/4 ans received my notice same day. Has anyone received their Bio appointment yet?

this is my second time applying for citizenship and last time it only took couple weeks to get my Bio appt, so I am a bit concerned it’s taking longer, but may also be a normal delay by USCIS as per usual. 
 

p.s. hoping for the best for all of us with new president 

As far as I am aware, no one from January 2021 has received a biometrics appointment or waiver yet. We have a spreadsheet going on to track our cases... feel free to add your info on there. 

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1n4MjracSkiRwza20Zs7ktxGnCqBpcfE1WTqWZUpEX3I/edit#gid=1674408279

[Kate_H 17]

1 hour ago, DC909 said:

As far as I am aware, no one from January 2021 has received a biometrics appointment or waiver yet. We have a spreadsheet going on to track our cases... feel free to add your info on there. 

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1n4MjracSkiRwza20Zs7ktxGnCqBpcfE1WTqWZUpEX3I/edit#gid=1674408279

Thank you! I’ve updated the spreadsheet - we are all in this together. 

[DC909 105]

Hey all,

 

Just an update.

 

I called USCIS today in regards to check on the status of my application. As I am sure you all know, when you apply for an N-400 and have a pending I-751, your N-400 will either get adjudicated along with your I-751 or your I-751 will get processed before your N-400. Never will they process your N-400 first.

 

Now, when applying for an N-400 based on military service, from what I understand, it is not a requirement to have an adjudicated 751 to get your citizenship. So I called today with the excuse of asking if my I-751 will still get processed. The lady that helped me seemed lost because she said she had no idea how a dual 751 and N-400 military application worked.

 

But, what I did manage to find out what was that both of my I-751 and N-400 have been merged together and they are already in my local office. She also said that my N-400 application is just waiting on one background check and will be ready for an interview once that background check is cleared.

 

It might not mean much, but the fact that it is already in my local office was definitely great news to hear. 

[Kate_H 17]

That’s a great update. I do believe that military service applications are a bit different. This is my second time applying for citizenship. First time I applied 90 days prior to my 3rd anniversary while 751 was pending because it’s been pending almost a year. I was called in for N400 interview and when I got there the officer told me that they only get cases in hand on the day of the I tee view and when he realized that I had 751 pending he said there was nothing he could do and sent me home waiting until i751 case is closed. 

well I finally got green card in 2019, 3!!! Years after I applied for i751 however by that time we divorced and yet I was still approved for i751 and they didn’t mention my n400 at all. 
then a year later, this October 2020, I was called in for my n400 interview and the officer proceeded with questions and in the end she just asked for a receipt for paid taxes (bring those to your Interview people. I simply forgot I had to pay 3 years ago and just brought return and transcript papers). So she sent me home saying as soon as they get my receipt they will be scheduling the oath. 
i got denial letter about month later stating they had to deny because I was divorced and it violated the grounds I applied based on. Even tho my i751 was adjudicated after divorce too. 
 

anyways, I reapplied in January and that’s how I ended up here with you guys. With that being said, it really does depend on the field office, case, and even officer. All cases then go to a “supervisor” who has to sign off on your case before in goes into final stages. But again, it’s so individual and each case is unique. 
 

good luck! Keep us updated on how soon your interview gets scheduled and how it goes. 

[DC909 105]

48 minutes ago, Kate_H said:

That’s a great update. I do believe that military service applications are a bit different. This is my second time applying for citizenship. First time I applied 90 days prior to my 3rd anniversary while 751 was pending because it’s been pending almost a year. I was called in for N400 interview and when I got there the officer told me that they only get cases in hand on the day of the I tee view and when he realized that I had 751 pending he said there was nothing he could do and sent me home waiting until i751 case is closed. 

well I finally got green card in 2019, 3!!! Years after I applied for i751 however by that time we divorced and yet I was still approved for i751 and they didn’t mention my n400 at all. 
then a year later, this October 2020, I was called in for my n400 interview and the officer proceeded with questions and in the end she just asked for a receipt for paid taxes (bring those to your Interview people. I simply forgot I had to pay 3 years ago and just brought return and transcript papers). So she sent me home saying as soon as they get my receipt they will be scheduling the oath. 
i got denial letter about month later stating they had to deny because I was divorced and it violated the grounds I applied based on. Even tho my i751 was adjudicated after divorce too. 
 

anyways, I reapplied in January and that’s how I ended up here with you guys. With that being said, it really does depend on the field office, case, and even officer. All cases then go to a “supervisor” who has to sign off on your case before in goes into final stages. But again, it’s so individual and each case is unique. 
 

good luck! Keep us updated on how soon your interview gets scheduled and how it goes. 

Thanks for the information. 
 

Wish you luck on your second time. Applying based on the 5 year rule doesn’t require proof or marriage anymore so you will be covered on that. 
 

I will keep you guys updated and you do the same. 

[Greatdane11 12]

On 2/11/2021 at 5:13 PM, DC909 said:

Hey all,

 

Just an update.

 

I called USCIS today in regards to check on the status of my application. As I am sure you all know, when you apply for an N-400 and have a pending I-751, your N-400 will either get adjudicated along with your I-751 or your I-751 will get processed before your N-400. Never will they process your N-400 first.

 

Now, when applying for an N-400 based on military service, from what I understand, it is not a requirement to have an adjudicated 751 to get your citizenship. So I called today with the excuse of asking if my I-751 will still get processed. The lady that helped me seemed lost because she said she had no idea how a dual 751 and N-400 military application worked.

 

But, what I did manage to find out what was that both of my I-751 and N-400 have been merged together and they are already in my local office. She also said that my N-400 application is just waiting on one background check and will be ready for an interview once that background check is cleared.

 

It might not mean much, but the fact that it is already in my local office was definitely great news to hear. 

Hello DC909, thanks for the information, could please explain how you got to talk to a tier 2 ? I have tried twice and all was to no avail, everytime I called , I was always unable to speak to a USCIS personnel ... how did you manage to get through ? What number the you call? How was your call transferred to a USCIS personnel ? Kindly share the information pls ..

 

Thanks in anticipation

[DC909 105]

14 hours ago, Greatdane11 said:

Hello DC909, thanks for the information, could please explain how you got to talk to a tier 2 ? I have tried twice and all was to no avail, everytime I called , I was always unable to speak to a USCIS personnel ... how did you manage to get through ? What number the you call? How was your call transferred to a USCIS personnel ? Kindly share the information pls ..

 

Thanks in anticipation

Hello GreatDane,

 

I have heard how hard it is to get a hold of Tier 2. 
 

I don’t think I can be of much help. There is a hotline to call specifically for military members and that is the one that I used. I am not sure if they are Tier 1 or Tier 2, but they were able to tell me this information. The contact information for this line is in the link below. 
 

https://www.uscis.gov/military/military-help-line

[Greatdane11 12]

17 minutes ago, DC909 said:

Hello GreatDane,

 

I have heard how hard it is to get a hold of Tier 2. 
 

I don’t think I can be of much help. There is a hotline to call specifically for military members and that is the one that I used. I am not sure if they are Tier 1 or Tier 2, but they were able to tell me this information. The contact information for this line is in the link below. 
 

https://www.uscis.gov/military/military-help-line

Thank you so much for the response , I’ll keep trying , maybe I’ll get through one day .

[JVB1 5]

Hello,

 

Just received notification that they will reuse my biometrics although I last did them in 2008; however the biometrics fee will not be refunded.

Edited February 13, 2021 by JVB1

[mbalih 35]

7 minutes ago, JVB1 said:

Hello,

 

Just received notification that they will reuse my biometrics although I last did them in 2008; however the biometrics fee will not be refunded.

Congrats, you are a step closer.. Yeah, I wouldn't expect them to refund you that money.

[DC909 105]

10 minutes ago, JVB1 said:

Hello,

 

Just received notification that they will reuse my biometrics although I last did them in 2008; however the biometrics fee will not be refunded.

Great to hear some people are starting to get movement in their case already. 

[Sebat4 77]

1 hour ago, JVB1 said:

Hello,

 

Just received notification that they will reuse my biometrics although I last did them in 2008; however the biometrics fee will not be refunded.

Congrats! I'm in Newark NJ as well and I just received a notice that they will reuse my biometrics from last year. Onto the next step (hopefully interview appointment)

[sweetadams 138]

On 2/13/2021 at 1:17 PM, Sebat4 said:

Congrats! I'm in Newark NJ as well and I just received a notice that they will reuse my biometrics from last year. Onto the next step (hopefully interview appointment)

This is so cooooool, you are indeed on to the next step, congratulations.