Timeline Between Biometrics/Submission and Interview Notice (N-400 5-Year Rule NBC Service Center )

[CuriousImmigrant_ 8]

I just wanted to know how much time it took your case from the time it was submitted until you got the interview notice.

 

I am applying based on the 5-Year rule. I was able to know from the USCIS contact center that my case is still being processed at the NBC service center. It has been almost 4 months from the time I submitted my application/biometric reuse and not interview notice has been received yet.

 

Some say that the delay is due to the FO but I now understand that the delay is usually from the service center and once the case is sent to the FO, an interview will be scheduled based on the appointments availability.

 

Also, I have submitted an FOIA and I was surprised to know from the USCIS contact center that my case was worked on at the time I received a notice that the FOIA request has been received. I am not sure if this means that the FOIA triggered case processing or is it just because they sent me the FOIA request received notice.

 

My FO is Montgomery and I applied on August 8 online. 

[Crazy Cat 41,984]

12 minutes ago, CuriousImmigrant_ said:

Some say that the delay is due to the FO

What makes you say there is a delay?  Seems you are well within normal processing time.

 

Edited December 12, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Lexie_777 35]

That's totally fine, my friend applied in july and haven't heard from uscis since then. I wouldn't worry until at least spring

[CuriousImmigrant_ 8]

1 hour ago, Crazy Cat said:

What makes you say there is a delay?  Seems you are well within normal processing time.

 

 

I am aware of this website but so far once the case is transferred to the FO, an interview will be scheduled.

 

I have seen many get their cases processed very fast. This is actually obvious on different posts on VJ.

[Crazy Cat 41,984]

27 minutes ago, CuriousImmigrant_ said:

I have seen many get their cases processed very fast. This is actually obvious on different posts on VJ.

All cases are different.  It's only been 4 months....You are well within the published normal processing time. 

[Joyoussinger 1,425]

22 hours ago, CuriousImmigrant_ said:

 

I am aware of this website but so far once the case is transferred to the FO, an interview will be scheduled.

 

I have seen many get their cases processed very fast. This is actually obvious on different posts on VJ.

Occasionally, we'll hear of a case that's processed surprisingly quickly, but that's not the norm. Four months, in USCIS time, is a short time to wait. I wouldn't be worried at this point.

[CuriousImmigrant_ 8]

It is interesting to know that my Lawfully USCIS mobile app mentioned that almost 82% of the applicants received "Interview Scheduled" notice after 123 days from the N0400 submission. The 7.5 months is the total time from the application to the adjudication and that includes the interview notice, interview and oath ceremony steps.

 

I do not actually care about any delay but I know that the US administration in general is some how biased against citizens of the middle east and we have seen that during the four years of the Trump's administration during which I was getting my GC.

 

Finally, I will need to travel in July 2024 to see my family. That is why getting the certificate along with the passport will make things easier for me.