N-400 March 2024 Filers

[Lupecita 5]

On 5/16/2024 at 11:39 AM, Lupecita said:

I applied on 03/31 online and just received my noticed that my interview has been scheduled for 06/25 (Detroit). However, I will be out of state that day on training. 
Anyone familiar with the rescheduling process? I called and was told I will receive a call once my reschedule request has been approved and then I get put back in the queue  does that mean I wait another 6 weeks for an appointment?

I will be at an important work trip and everything has been booked, or I would not be rescheduling. 
Thanks all!

I received a new interview date today, 05/24, scheduled for 07/02. Applied 03/31 online, biometrics reused, received first interview noticed on 05/14 for 06/25 but couldn’t make that work. I’m so glad it didn’t take another 6 weeks to re-schedule me, I was nervous. One week later worked perfectly! 
Detroit office. 

[happydoctor 36]

12 hours ago, stech786 said:

Same here

 

no news on Oath!

 

21 hours ago, FROWNcat said:

Checking every day and no movement for the oath ceremony. Still stuck at quality review, placed in line for oath ceremony. It’s driving me crazy.

I have been waiting more than 2 weeks already for them to schedule the ceremony … I wonder what’s going on that cause this delay in scheduling Oath ceremonies 🤔

[taximan683 75]

On 8/23/2023 at 7:43 AM, Mike E said:

Adopt her. Once the adoption is complete she is a U.S. citizen and she bypasses I-751.

 

On 5/23/2024 at 10:15 AM, oneoftheunderdogs said:

No, their citizenship could have only been approved after their I-751 was approved. Again, the approval of your I-751 does not depend on you reminding USCIS that you have a petition pending, but it might help you avoid delays.

I don't believe this is true. The N-400 interview approval makes the I 751 moot. I believe a combo interview is the option USCIS can choose for whatever reason they have. If you get through the N-400 interview and are approved then take the oath, you are done. Am I wrong? Citizenship doesn't depend on having your restrictions removed from your green card. If anyone knows different, I'd like to hear about it. I'd like to get that fee back as well, but I know that won't happen.

[oneoftheunderdogs 86]

21 minutes ago, taximan683 said:

 

I don't believe this is true. The N-400 interview approval makes the I 751 moot. I believe a combo interview is the option USCIS can choose for whatever reason they have. If you get through the N-400 interview and are approved then take the oath, you are done. Am I wrong? Citizenship doesn't depend on having your restrictions removed from your green card. If anyone knows different, I'd like to hear about it. I'd like to get that fee back as well, but I know that won't happen.

You are wrong, see Section E here: https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-6-part-i-chapter-3. This is the general case. For exceptions, see here: https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-g-chapter-5.

 

Why do you want USCIS to refund your fee?

Edited May 24 by oneoftheunderdogs

[Crazy Cat 41,814]

21 minutes ago, taximan683 said:

Citizenship doesn't depend on having your restrictions removed from your green card.

 

Chapter 5 - Conditional Permanent Resident Spouses and Naturalization | USCIS

"

In general, USCIS requires that an applicant for naturalization must have an approved petition to remove conditions before an officer adjudicates the naturalization application. However, certain CPRs may be eligible for naturalization without filing a petition or having the conditions removed if applying for naturalization on the basis of:

• Marriage to a U.S. citizen employed abroad; or

• Qualifying military service.^[4]"

Edited May 24 by Crazy Cat

[taximan683 75]

8 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

 

Chapter 5 - Conditional Permanent Resident Spouses and Naturalization | USCIS

"

In general, USCIS requires that an applicant for naturalization must have an approved petition to remove conditions before an officer adjudicates the naturalization application. However, certain CPRs may be eligible for naturalization without filing a petition or having the conditions removed if applying for naturalization on the basis of:

• Marriage to a U.S. citizen employed abroad; or

• Qualifying military service.^[4]"

Spouses with Pending Petitions and Naturalization Applications

An application for naturalization may not be approved if there is a pending petition for removal of conditions. If an applicant’s petition to remove conditions is pending at the time of filing or is filed prior to the interview, USCIS will adjudicate the petition to remove conditions prior to or concurrently with the adjudication of the naturalization application.^[6]

 

^{So, the I 751 will be adjudicated concurrently if it has not been adjudicated prior to the interview. I take this to mean the effect will be the same  as I said in my posting. If they want to bring you in for a combo interview they will, or they'll just approve the I 751 when you pass the N-400 interview.. I believe, from other postings, that if they want a combo interview they will specify it in the interview appointment letter. Is that correct?}

[Crazy Cat 41,814]

8 minutes ago, taximan683 said:

I believe, from other postings, that if they want a combo interview they will specify it in the interview appointment letter. Is that correct?

No.  In our case, the local office notified us by email us 2 days prior to wife's N-400 interview to inform us that it would be a combo interview.  The N-400 interview letter did not mention the I-751.  Others are informed when they arrive for the N-400. 

Edited May 24 by Crazy Cat

[taximan683 75]

32 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

No.  In our case, the local office notified us by email us 2 days prior to wife's N-400 interview to inform us that it would be a combo interview.  The N-400 interview letter did not mention the I-751.  Others are informed when they arrive for the N-400. 

Ok thank you, then we'll be ready in case.

[SuninLA 34]

Am I the only one still waiting for the actual interview to be scheduled? 

[robintz 3]

3 minutes ago, SuninLA said:

Am I the only one still waiting for the actual interview to be scheduled? 

No, I filed on 03/18/24 and also still waiting for the interview to be scheduled. Las Vegas FO

[Crazy Cat 41,814]

18 minutes ago, taximan683 said:

Ok thank you, then we'll be ready in case.

Good idea.  You just never know if the officer will conduct the interview or not.

[crm2822 9]

48 minutes ago, SuninLA said:

Am I the only one still waiting for the actual interview to be scheduled? 

I am also still waiting and waiting

[crm2822 9]

1 hour ago, SuninLA said:

Am I the only one still waiting for the actual interview to be scheduled? 

I suggest u call USCIS or do live chat with agent to check if your case has been assigned to the officer or if its in line for interview schedule. Some people have tried that and were able to get this info. I also tried but my agent was not very friendly. I would say u also try your luck and see if u find any updates.

[SuninLA 34]

2 minutes ago, crm2822 said:

I suggest u call USCIS or do live chat with agent to check if your case has been assigned to the officer or if its in line for interview schedule. Some people have tried that and were able to get this info. I also tried but my agent was not very friendly. I would say u also try your luck and see if u find any updates.

I did a couple of days ago. They said there is nothing new and my case is processing normally. 

[taximan683 75]

2 hours ago, oneoftheunderdogs said:

You are wrong, see Section E here: https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-6-part-i-chapter-3. This is the general case. For exceptions, see here: https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-g-chapter-5.

 

Why do you want USCIS to refund your fee?

I was joking about the fee I paid for the I 751 since it looks like my wife will pass the citizenship interview first. It appears though that it will be adjudicated at the same interview.