N-400 January 2024 filers

[jackiegringa 419]

50 minutes ago, Bah90 said:

I feel my case is so unusual and it is frustrating.

It really isn't, lots of people have to wait for the I-751 to be adjudicated for the N-400 to be approved. It sucks but it has happened before. It's been only a week and your case has been moved, meaning it is doing something instead of just sitting in place, so give it a bit more time and you will get both approved soon. 

[SM2017 148]

I noticed there are some who filed N-400 after me and already received an interview appointment. My service center according to the receipt letter is NBC and I filed online. Does online filing take longer?

[minivatreni 193]

2 minutes ago, SM2017 said:

I noticed there are some who filed N-400 after me and already received an interview appointment. My service center according to the receipt letter is NBC and I filed online. Does online filing take longer?

No, online vs. mailed it it's all the same. Biometrics reuse or not, it's usually all the same. Some people just hear back sooner, and for others it takes longer. Only the USCIS can answer why, but I'd say it's because they have an inconsistent system and likely the most reasonable explanation. There is no correlation. 

[Laure&Colin 557]

2 hours ago, SM2017 said:

I noticed there are some who filed N-400 after me and already received an interview appointment. My service center according to the receipt letter is NBC and I filed online. Does online filing take longer?

 

It actually depends more on your Field Office (where your interview will take place). Some areas seem super fast, maybe because they have fewer applicants. But even then it seems inconsistent. I've looked at the Timelines and some people who file from the same city at the same time have very different processing times...

[Duggu 60]

On 3/21/2024 at 6:11 AM, minivatreni said:

USCIS usually schedule the interviews for after your 3 or 5 year anniversary 

 

@minivatreni: Is this a rule ? or it this your observation ? 

[minivatreni 193]

15 hours ago, Duggu said:

 

@minivatreni: Is this a rule ? or it this your observation ? 

You can have the interview before your anniversary, but you cannot have the oath before. I personally have not seen any interview scheduled before anyone’s anniversary date. It’s not a “rule” it’s just what USCIS does. 

[Duggu 60]

15 minutes ago, minivatreni said:

You can have the interview before your anniversary, but you cannot have the oath before. I personally have not seen any interview scheduled before anyone’s anniversary date. It’s not a “rule” it’s just what USCIS does. 

Thanks for the information.

 

[Rearviewmirror 397]

On 3/22/2024 at 9:00 PM, Duggu said:

 

@minivatreni: Is this a rule ? or it this your observation ? 

 

The interview is almost always scheduled for 90+ days after filing if you file on the earliest possible early filing date.

[samdog 56]

Can someone please comment on whether I am missing something for the combo interview?

 

1. Interview invite N-400
2. Interview invite I-751
3. My (current + expired) passport(s)
4. My (expired) GC
5. My I-751 NOA (48 mo. letter)
6. My EAD/AP
7. My OPT EAD
8. My I-20s
9. My SSN
10. My latest i94
11. My birth certificate
12. Marriage certificate
13. USC spouse's driver’s license
14. USC spouse's passport
15. USC spouse's birth certificate
16. Joint tax returns - 3 years
17. Proof of bona fide relationship:

(17a) Joint insurance copies (home, auto, medical/dental/vision)

(17b) Beneficiaries on banks (checking/retirement)

(17c) Photos from trips together with and without family

[Rearviewmirror 397]

 

15 hours ago, samdog said:

Can someone please comment on whether I am missing something for the combo interview?

 

Looks good to me. I would bring tax transcripts as opposed to returns as they're a lot shorter to print.

[samdog 56]

5 hours ago, Rearviewmirror said:

 

 

Looks good to me. I would bring tax transcripts as opposed to returns as they're a lot shorter to print.

Oh yeah that's what I have prepared. Thanks!

[AAAGE000 0]

Anyone that filed in January 2024 with the Los Angeles Field Office have an interview yet? 

I am married to a USC and filed about 80 days early, based on the 3 year rule. 

Seeing so many others get their interview scheduled and just wondering about the LA office experiences.

[Shroy123 749]

Interview scheduled April 30th Dallas Field

Office !!

 

N400- Applied on Jan 15th

Biometrics Resue - Feb 27th

 

[marmott 7]

I had my interview yesterday in the Sacramento office and the case officer recommended that my application be approved. I think like most I came over prepared with a lot of documents but he only asked my for my green card, passport and marriage certificate. On a side note it was fun to see my file with my whole history since the fiance visa application, I caught glimpses of old pictures I had submitted.

For civics he started with the writing test, then the reading test and finished with the questions. I got the first 6 right so it stopped there. Once the verification on my application were finished the tone definitely relaxed and it was a nice conversation until he finished his paperwork. I'm waiting for the oath ceremony to be schedule now.

 

My N-400 timeline looks like this:

Jan 3 2024 - Filed N-400

Jan 4 2024 - Biometrics reused notice

Feb 14 2024 - Interview scheduled

Mar 26 2024 - Interview; recommended for approval

 

[OldUser 6,476]

10 hours ago, marmott said:

I had my interview yesterday in the Sacramento office and the case officer recommended that my application be approved. I think like most I came over prepared with a lot of documents but he only asked my for my green card, passport and marriage certificate. On a side note it was fun to see my file with my whole history since the fiance visa application, I caught glimpses of old pictures I had submitted.

For civics he started with the writing test, then the reading test and finished with the questions. I got the first 6 right so it stopped there. Once the verification on my application were finished the tone definitely relaxed and it was a nice conversation until he finished his paperwork. I'm waiting for the oath ceremony to be schedule now.

 

My N-400 timeline looks like this:

Jan 3 2024 - Filed N-400

Jan 4 2024 - Biometrics reused notice

Feb 14 2024 - Interview scheduled

Mar 26 2024 - Interview; recommended for approval

 

I don't think you game overprepared. Maybe you weren't asked for anything because you had everything. Would you came with minimal stuff, I bet you would've been asked for more evidence.