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Hello everyone,

 

I'm currently in Dallas and considering applying for naturalization while concurrently dealing with the I-797 Notice of Action. I've come across mentions of a combined processing route for both N-400 (Application for Naturalization) and I-797. For those who have embarked on this path, especially from the Dallas area, I'm keen on hearing about your experiences.

 

  • How long did the entire process take for you from start to finish?
  • Were there any significant delays or issues you encountered specifically in Dallas?
  • Is the processing time consistent across different USCIS service centers, or does it vary based on the location?
  • Any resources or platforms where one can check the status of applicants in similar situations or get a sense of the processing timeline?
  • General tips or advice for someone like me considering this combined route?

 

Your insights and shared experiences would be extremely helpful as I try to navigate this journey. Thank you for taking the time to contribute.

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Crazy Cat   41,855

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9 hours ago, sc_queens said:

Hello everyone,

 

I'm currently in Dallas and considering applying for naturalization while concurrently dealing with the I-797 Notice of Action. I've come across mentions of a combined processing route for both N-400 (Application for Naturalization) and I-797. For those who have embarked on this path, especially from the Dallas area, I'm keen on hearing about your experiences.

 

  • How long did the entire process take for you from start to finish?
  • Were there any significant delays or issues you encountered specifically in Dallas?
  • Is the processing time consistent across different USCIS service centers, or does it vary based on the location?
  • Any resources or platforms where one can check the status of applicants in similar situations or get a sense of the processing timeline?
  • General tips or advice for someone like me considering this combined route?

 

Your insights and shared experiences would be extremely helpful as I try to navigate this journey. Thank you for taking the time to contribute.

We live in the DFW area. 

1.  We filed a joint I-751 in March 2019. MSC service center

2.  Case was "Ready to be scheduled for an interview" in May 2019.

3.  Wife file N-400 in August 2022.  We included a request letter for a combo interview.

4.  Citizenship interview was schedule for Dec 14, 2022.

5.  2 days prior to the interview, USCIS office in Irving notified me that it would be a combo interview.

6.  On December 14, 2022, combo interview was completed.

7.  Wife took citizenship oath in Plano, TX on Jan 26, 2023.

 

The Dallas (Irving) office was great!!!  The officer wanted to see evidence of bona fide marriage from time of initial I-751 filing to date of interview.  

 

 

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Crazy Cat   41,855

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To summarize the above timeframes:

Took 13 months for CR-1.

Took 44 months for the I-751.

It took 4 months for the N-400.

It took 6 weeks for wife's passport.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Crazy Cat   41,855

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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