November 2023 N-400 Filers

[ethngd 24]

Had my interview today at the Oklahoma City Field Office. It was quick and short. 5 civics test questions asked, verbally answering the form, being told that I passed the test, then I showed the officer our pictures.

I will still have to wait for I-751 to be transferred over. The ceremony will be in the same office. Not sure which date yet.

[gurgen 58]

Estimated time* until case decision updated from 3 to 2 months today:

 

- N-400 Application for Naturalization Submitted: November 8, 2023 (filed online in Florida)

- Biometric Reuse: December 13, 2023

- Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS: December 13, 2023

[OldUser 5,298]

24 minutes ago, gurgen said:

Estimated time* until case decision updated from 3 to 2 months today:

I'd be surprised if it's accurate 

[viktoriiam 4]

54 minutes ago, gurgen said:

Estimated time* until case decision updated from 3 to 2 months today:

 

- N-400 Application for Naturalization Submitted: November 8, 2023 (filed online in Florida)

- Biometric Reuse: December 13, 2023

- Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS: December 13, 2023

Same for me. I guess that's because March started, but I hope interview will be scheduled soon.

[Frozen🇺🇸 139]

 

November Filer here.

 

Filed online

 

 

 

Filing Date: Nov 14, 2023

 

Receipt Notice: Nov 14, 2023 

 

Biometric Reuse: Nov 14, 2023

 

Field Office: New York City

 

Interview Date: Feb 28, 2024

 

Oath Ceremony: Mar 29, 2024

[whiterose123 84]

Hi y'all, the " estimate time until decision "  box is no longer there on my account. Why is that ? Did it happen to anyone here ?

[Germerican 42]

42 minutes ago, whiterose123 said:

Hi y'all, the " estimate time until decision "  box is no longer there on my account. Why is that ? Did it happen to anyone here ?

Yeah, mine is gone, too. I'm not too worried about it, though. Not sure how accurate it was, anyway.

[MT2021 66]

2 hours ago, whiterose123 said:

Hi y'all, the " estimate time until decision "  box is no longer there on my account. Why is that ? Did it happen to anyone here ?

 

1 hour ago, Germerican said:

Yeah, mine is gone, too. I'm not too worried about it, though. Not sure how accurate it was, anyway.

Considering it a blessing as we don’t have to worry about processing time which is absolutely inaccurate anyway 😂😂😂😭

[BeautifulAmerica 23]

@whiterose123,

Hmm...I still see the Estimated Time section

Has it reappeared for you, or still not available in your Profile section?

 

Irrespective, we can perhaps better predict the weather this week than the estimated case time:)

h

[Bethie 77]

On 2/23/2024 at 1:05 PM, ONtoHOU said:

Interview today was smooth!
 

Really impressed with the Houston Field Office staff, everyone was kind from the security staff, check-in staff, biometric techs and immigration officers.  I think everyone I talked to ended the interaction with a very kind “good luck today” or congratulatory remark. 
 

tips for everyone:

- relax, and go slow (I was shaking like a leaf an my interviewing officer remarked on it - but in a very kind, trying to put me at ease kind of way) 

- if you’re in a new tax filing year since you applied, have that tax return or proof you’ve submitted it with you 

- relationship photos post immigration are a great idea to provide when you apply, my officer looked through those with me in the room made comments on them and said he was good with those

- when you get to the reading/writing question GO SLOW - even as a native English speaker it’s easy to have nerves mess you up. I read “is” instead of “was” in a sentence the first time because of how nervous I was. The officer was very kind in prompting me to slow down and read carefully. 

 

 

tips/notes for Houston FO attendees: 

- it’s loud in the waiting area, and two sets of numbers were being called out at once. First set is to go to a window for photo and fingerprint check. Second set is to go to a certain door to meet your immigration officer.  Sit near the display until your first number is called for biometrics, then move closer to the door for your actual interview number. 
- it appears spouses were allowed into the waiting area with you, just not back into the interview. Can’t say for sure, but that’s the impression I got based on observing other couples. 
- don’t arrive too early, they turned a few people away who were more than 30 minutes in advance. I arrived 20 minutes early, then waited in the car until 10 minutes before my appointment and was allowed right in. 
- remember you’ll go through security when you enter, so limit the amount of metal on your person (ie heavy shoes/belt/big jewelry) 

Congrats!!, very fast for Houston.

 

We are still waiting, today it shows, "Case taking longer to process"  my heart dropped when I read it.  Day 108 since receipt.

My husbands time line is in my signature.

 

[Bethie 77]

Should I be worried ?? Case taking longer than expected  to process

 

N-400 Application for Naturalization

Submitted on November 15, 2023Receipt # IOE

 

Estimated time* until case decision:

Your case is taking longer than expected to process. You will be notified if you need to take any action.

*These completion projections are based on case processing for applicants who have been lawful permanent residents for at least 5 years. For all other applicants, completion projections may vary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Case Status
• Case History
• Documents

November 17, 2023

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS

As of November 17, 2023, we are actively reviewing your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, Receipt Number IOExxxxxxxxxx. Our records show nothing is outstanding at this time. We will let you know if we need anything from you. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

 

Current as of today at 2:47 p.m.

[OldUser 5,298]

Just now, Bethie said:

Should I be worried ?? Case taking longer than expected  to process

 

No, many people are getting it now, right after no estimate at all in the last few days.

 

Those estimates are random anyways.

[Bethie 77]

39 minutes ago, OldUser said:

No, many people are getting it now, right after no estimate at all in the last few days.

 

Those estimates are random anyways.

 

39 minutes ago, OldUser said:

No, many people are getting it now, right after no estimate at all in the last few days.

 

Those estimates are random anyways.

Big sigh of relief, thank you so very much ♥

[naturelover0305 9]

On 2/27/2024 at 8:50 PM, ethngd said:

Had my interview today at the Oklahoma City Field Office. It was quick and short. 5 civics test questions asked, verbally answering the form, being told that I passed the test, then I showed the officer our pictures.

I will still have to wait for I-751 to be transferred over. The ceremony will be in the same office. Not sure which date yet.

I did my interview on Feb 29th, at Kansas City FO, 3 yr rule. It was same for me however the officer told me that she is approving both I-751 and N-400 but I could not see any changes online. do we know how long it takes to hear back from them. 

[ethngd 24]

3 hours ago, naturelover0305 said:

I did my interview on Feb 29th, at Kansas City FO, 3 yr rule. It was same for me however the officer told me that she is approving both I-751 and N-400 but I could not see any changes online. do we know how long it takes to hear back from them. 

 

That I'm not sure how long it would normally take but here are all the updates from my two cases after my interview.

 

02-27 - N-400 Interview

02-28 - I-751 was transferred to another USCIS office.

02-28 - N-400 recommended to be approved. Case was submitted for quality review.

02-28 - N-400 was placed in line for oath ceremony scheduling.

02-29 - I-751 We approved your Form I-751

03-04 - I-751 Case Was Transferred And A New Office Has Jurisdiction

03-04 - N-400 Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed