N400 interview decision pending tracker

[Jessy1990 6]

8 hours ago, oriana77 said:

No, I haven't tried to open an inquiry with ombdusman yet! I was thinking doing it this week. I talked to a lawyer and he said to me that the Ombdusman is not doing much lately, but I am gonna do it anyway. and I was thinking that the delay was due to my name change, but i'm sure at this point, it has nothing to do with that. 

Yes you are right. Ombudsman won’t do anything. I also contacted them and they gave me a generic response. 

[bing10 114]

11 hours ago, oriana77 said:

Hi guys, 

 

I would like to get your opinions in what should I do next in reference to my case. I filed my case on October 15,2019, I got my fingerprints appt on November 5, 2019. Up to that point everything was moving smoothly. Pandemic hit in March 2020. I didn't have any news in reference to my case until December of 2020 when I finally get my interview notice for January 28, 2021. Things in NYC are moving extremely SLOW AND BEYOND!

 

During the interview I requested a "name change" when its actually just removing my first name and keeping my middle name as my first name. I passed everything but I got "the decision cannot be made yet letter" and I'm still waiting for that final decision. When I called USCIS, they literally said my case is not "that bad" AND that there are more people waiting the double of my time (crazy answer). 

 

I proceeded to make an inquiry this past August and I received a short generic response in September saying my case is still waiting for a decision. 

 

In October, I contacted my congresswoman about my case. The sent an inquiry on my behalf and a day before thanksgiving, the caseworker from my congresswoman's office called to tell me they received an answer saying this:

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"We have received a response from the USCIS regarding your pending matter. According to their files and records of your case, they issued the following response:

 

"The above-referenced N-400 is currently awaiting a related alien file that is needed to proceed with the adjudication of this case. Once the related file has been received, the Brooklyn Field Office will make a determination on the N-400 and will inform the applicant of the next action taken on his case." 

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When I called back and I asked what does a "related alien file" means, she said with weird attitude that she cannot submit another inquiry because USCIS already provided them with that answer. The lady could not even explain to me what USCIS tried to say. I tried to research that on google but nothing.  At this point, I don't know what to do because I am not sure what type of documentation is USCIS waiting for.  I would like to call USCIS and try to get to tier 2 (which is really difficult) and when I finally get to tier 1, they said my case is not required for tier 2. I'm trying my best to get my case moving without considering the Wrist of Mandamus

 

Any suggestion at this point will be highly appreciate it. 

 

Your case isn't too dis-similar to mine on time-scales, even down to the un-helpful Brooklyn Congresswoman's office! (Congress person Clarke by any chance?)

 

I wouldn't read too much into the response you received to the enquiry. My understanding is there is a congressional liaison person who does these responses, and it's just a generic response when they take a quick look at your file. I had various responses, including one that said there was a problem with my case, which made me very nervous.

 

I think Brooklyn field office is just disorganized and over-worked, and your case will be adjudicated eventually.

 

 

[oriana77 9]

4 minutes ago, bing10 said:

 

Your case isn't too dis-similar to mine on time-scales, even down to the un-helpful Brooklyn Congresswoman's office! (Congress person Clarke by any chance?)

 

I wouldn't read too much into the response you received to the enquiry. My understanding is there is a congressional liaison person who does these responses, and it's just a generic response when they take a quick look at your file. I had various responses, including one that said there was a problem with my case, which made me very nervous.

 

I think Brooklyn field office is just disorganized and over-worked, and your case will be adjudicated eventually.

 

 

yes, i contacted Yvette Clarke. 

 

The waiting WITHOUT having a real information of what is going on is what is killing my patience. When I asked for a more specific answer to the caseworker from Clarke's office, she got really upset at me, like telling me "take what they say, this is all we can do for you" it was frustrating to be honest. 

 

[oriana77 9]

1 hour ago, Jessy1990 said:

Yes you are right. Ombudsman won’t do anything. I also contacted them and they gave me a generic response. 

when did you file your inquiry with the Ombudsman?

[bing10 114]

2 minutes ago, oriana77 said:

yes, i contacted Yvette Clarke. 

 

The waiting WITHOUT having a real information of what is going on is what is killing my patience. When I asked for a more specific answer to the caseworker from Clarke's office, she got really upset at me, like telling me "take what they say, this is all we can do for you" it was frustrating to be honest. 

 

 

Yes, that was very similar to my experience with her office. They were helpful with making an enquiry, but no use following it up.

 

You are now out of normal processing time, so also file out-of-processing time requests (1 a month), file with the Ombudsman, contact your Senator (Gillibrand, not Schumer, his office is useless).

 

For me, it took moving out of state to get my case approved. The very day they processed my change of address, Brooklyn office approved the N-400.

[oriana77 9]

7 minutes ago, bing10 said:

 

Yes, that was very similar to my experience with her office. They were helpful with making an enquiry, but no use following it up.

 

You are now out of normal processing time, so also file out-of-processing time requests (1 a month), file with the Ombudsman, contact your Senator (Gillibrand, not Schumer, his office is useless).

 

For me, it took moving out of state to get my case approved. The very day they processed my change of address, Brooklyn office approved the N-400.

Thanks for the advice, I'm going to contact Gilibrand tomorrow. 

 

Where did your oath took place? in NYC or your in new state?

[bing10 114]

1 minute ago, oriana77 said:

Thanks for the advice, I'm going to contact Gilibrand tomorrow. 

 

Where did your oath took place? in NYC or your in new state?

 

Gillibrand does take about a month to reply, but all pressure on USCIS is good.

 

My Oath took place in my new state, and everything moved very fast once things were out of Brooklyn.

 

[MrKo 60]

11 hours ago, bing10 said:

Gillibrand, not Schumer, his office is useless

Lol I was about to recommend Schumer. One of my friends contacted Schumer for her gc a few years ago, and was able to get the ball rolling.

[bing10 114]

2 minutes ago, MrKo said:

Lol I was about to recommend Schumer. One of my friends contacted Schumer for her gc a few years ago, and was able to get the ball rolling.

 

Maybe he was up for re-election the year your friend contacted him!

 

My experience was I filled out the online form for help, no response. Followed up with emails, no response, called his office, couldn't speak to anyone and left multiple voicemails, no response.

 

Others my have a different experience, but I was left with a very negative opinion of him and his office, and would definitely vote against him if I'm living in NY when he comes up for re-election.

 

[judefabulous 26]

I wanted to let you guys know that I got an update on my case this morning. It was a denial notice and it stated:

Based on the information in the record, and your testimony during your naturalization interview, USCIS finds that you have given false testimony under oath with the intent to obtain an immigration benefit. To be eligible for naturalization, you must demonstrate that during the statutory period, September 15, 2015 to the present, you have been a person of good moral character. You have not established that you are a person of good moral character because, during the statutory period, you gave false testimony to obtain an immigration benefit. Therefore, you are ineligible for naturalization at this time. See INA 101(f)(6) and 316(a)(3) and Title 8, Code of Federal Regulations (8 CFR), sections 316.10 (a) and (b)(2)(vi). If you believe that you can overcome the grounds for this denial, you may submit a request for a hearing on Form N-336, Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings, within 30 calendar days of service of this decision (33 days if this decision was mailed). See attached 8 CFR 336.2 (a) and 103.8(b). Without a properly filed Form N-336, this decision will become final. See INA 336.

 

My attorney was present at my interview and he said that this decision is not coherent so we will go over an appeal process.

 

[bing10 114]

On 12/3/2021 at 9:22 PM, judefabulous said:

I wanted to let you guys know that I got an update on my case this morning. It was a denial notice and it stated:

Based on the information in the record, and your testimony during your naturalization interview, USCIS finds that you have given false testimony under oath with the intent to obtain an immigration benefit. To be eligible for naturalization, you must demonstrate that during the statutory period, September 15, 2015 to the present, you have been a person of good moral character. You have not established that you are a person of good moral character because, during the statutory period, you gave false testimony to obtain an immigration benefit. Therefore, you are ineligible for naturalization at this time. See INA 101(f)(6) and 316(a)(3) and Title 8, Code of Federal Regulations (8 CFR), sections 316.10 (a) and (b)(2)(vi). If you believe that you can overcome the grounds for this denial, you may submit a request for a hearing on Form N-336, Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings, within 30 calendar days of service of this decision (33 days if this decision was mailed). See attached 8 CFR 336.2 (a) and 103.8(b). Without a properly filed Form N-336, this decision will become final. See INA 336.

 

My attorney was present at my interview and he said that this decision is not coherent so we will go over an appeal process.

 

I've never heard of this happening before.

 

Could there be anything you forgot to mention during the process? Past traffic offences or any criminal matters?

 

[judefabulous 26]

27 minutes ago, bing10 said:

I've never heard of this happening before.

 

Could there be anything you forgot to mention during the process? Past traffic offences or any criminal matters?

28 minutes ago, bing10 said:

I've never heard of this happening before.

 

Could there be anything you forgot to mention during the process? Past traffic offences or any criminal matters?

 

I am confused myself. I mentioned all traffic offenses. They dint state what the false testimony is.

[Coco&Kitten 42]

On 12/3/2021 at 7:22 PM, judefabulous said:

I wanted to let you guys know that I got an update on my case this morning. It was a denial notice and it stated:

Based on the information in the record, and your testimony during your naturalization interview, USCIS finds that you have given false testimony under oath with the intent to obtain an immigration benefit. To be eligible for naturalization, you must demonstrate that during the statutory period, September 15, 2015 to the present, you have been a person of good moral character. You have not established that you are a person of good moral character because, during the statutory period, you gave false testimony to obtain an immigration benefit. Therefore, you are ineligible for naturalization at this time. See INA 101(f)(6) and 316(a)(3) and Title 8, Code of Federal Regulations (8 CFR), sections 316.10 (a) and (b)(2)(vi). If you believe that you can overcome the grounds for this denial, you may submit a request for a hearing on Form N-336, Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings, within 30 calendar days of service of this decision (33 days if this decision was mailed). See attached 8 CFR 336.2 (a) and 103.8(b). Without a properly filed Form N-336, this decision will become final. See INA 336.

 

My attorney was present at my interview and he said that this decision is not coherent so we will go over an appeal process.

 

Sorry to hear the outcome.  Was it because of many trips outside the US during the last 5 years?  I wonder about this, because I have seen cases where they are stricter and question trips of less than 180 days.

[judefabulous 26]

On 12/6/2021 at 7:44 PM, Coco&Kitten said:

Sorry to hear the outcome.  Was it because of many trips outside the US during the last 5 years?  I wonder about this, because I have seen cases where they are stricter and question trips of less than 180 days.

None. I disclosed all my trips outside the country. I have an appointment with my attorney to go over the denial notice and decide the next option. What happens to my green card now?

 

[bing10 114]

12 hours ago, judefabulous said:

None. I disclosed all my trips outside the country. I have an appointment with my attorney to go over the denial notice and decide the next option. What happens to my green card now?

 

 

Your green card is still perfectly valid, and you are completely legal. They would have to put you into removal proceedings, and a go to court before anything changes there.

 

Please update here with what happens with your case. I suspect your lawyer will recommend appealing the denial if there is nothing obviously wrong with your application.