Houston Texas N-400 Processing Times

[SIRE 70]

Based off everyone's experience, does 'Your case is taking longer than expected' mean anything for Houston FO? Applied under 3 year rule on March 28. 

 

Biometrics were reused. Still waiting for interview. Estimated timeline was changing from 3 months to 2 to weeks and now it says the above. Any insight or help is appreciated. 

[Bethie 102]

1 hour ago, SIRE said:

Based off everyone's experience, does 'Your case is taking longer than expected' mean anything for Houston FO? Applied under 3 year rule on March 28. 

 

Biometrics were reused. Still waiting for interview. Estimated timeline was changing from 3 months to 2 to weeks and now it says the above. Any insight or help is appreciated. 

We had that same messge, about 3 weeks later Interview was scheduled.

 

[mattguk 18]

I know there have been messages in the past about this but is anyone waiting post-interview for movement from Interview Scheduled? 
 

My interview was 5 weeks ago and there has been total radio silence except for approval of my I-751 which happened 2 days after interview. 
 

My case is very straightforward and interviewing officer said she would approve as soon as I-751 has updated “in a few days” but it has been much longer than that. 
 

I know I can sue for a decision after 120 days but my I-751 approval said my N-400 had also been approved (meaning no new green card before oath ceremony) so I don’t know what is going on….

[mattguk 18]

On 7/31/2024 at 5:24 PM, mattguk said:

I know there have been messages in the past about this but is anyone waiting post-interview for movement from Interview Scheduled? 
 

My interview was 5 weeks ago and there has been total radio silence except for approval of my I-751 which happened 2 days after interview. 
 

My case is very straightforward and interviewing officer said she would approve as soon as I-751 has updated “in a few days” but it has been much longer than that. 
 

I know I can sue for a decision after 120 days but my I-751 approval said my N-400 had also been approved (meaning no new green card before oath ceremony) so I don’t know what is going on….

Ok so after no changes for 5 weeks I asked my Congresswoman to reach out to USCIS. She did that on Friday and then first thing this morning my case finally updated to Quality Review based on approval recommendation! Could be coincidental but seems like that has helped. 

 

In the case history it also shows Placed in line for Oath Scheduling with today’s date - I know sometimes when statuses update concurrently it doesn’t necessarily show the last status. Hopefully my oath will be scheduled soon! 
 

Getting closer to the finish line!

[Bethie 102]

On 8/5/2024 at 10:06 AM, mattguk said:

Ok so after no changes for 5 weeks I asked my Congresswoman to reach out to USCIS. She did that on Friday and then first thing this morning my case finally updated to Quality Review based on approval recommendation! Could be coincidental but seems like that has helped. 

 

In the case history it also shows Placed in line for Oath Scheduling with today’s date - I know sometimes when statuses update concurrently it doesn’t necessarily show the last status. Hopefully my oath will be scheduled soon! 
 

Getting closer to the finish line!

Most likley will be scheduled for next month Oath, they take place once a month.

 

[mattguk 18]

5 minutes ago, Bethie said:

Most likley will be scheduled for next month Oath, they take place once a month.

 

I actually got notice this morning and I have my oath in 2 weeks!!! It will be at the Gears Road USCIS office instead of the MO Campbell place

[Bethie 102]

19 hours ago, mattguk said:

I actually got notice this morning and I have my oath in 2 weeks!!! It will be at the Gears Road USCIS office instead of the MO Campbell place

Congrats!!!

[nere0331 5]

How long does Houston usually take to schedule the oath ceremony? Husband was approved Friday and I was just wanting to get an idea.    Also am I allowed to attend the oath ceremony with him? Thanks! 

[Bethie 102]

On 10/26/2024 at 9:23 PM, nere0331 said:

How long does Houston usually take to schedule the oath ceremony? Husband was approved Friday and I was just wanting to get an idea.    Also am I allowed to attend the oath ceremony with him? Thanks! 

He was scheduled later that day after his approval at interview.   Happened very fast.  From interview to swearing in was like 3 weeks apart.

 

The ceremony was at the Campbell educational center, and yes, I was allowed in.    Some came with kids also, lots of room there for family attending.

 

Now if citizenship ceremony is at their office, I dont know if family is allowed to attend.

 

Congrats on your approval. ♥

 

[nere0331 5]

On 10/28/2024 at 11:24 AM, Bethie said:

He was scheduled later that day after his approval at interview.   Happened very fast.  From interview to swearing in was like 3 weeks apart.

 

The ceremony was at the Campbell educational center, and yes, I was allowed in.    Some came with kids also, lots of room there for family attending.

 

Now if citizenship ceremony is at their office, I dont know if family is allowed to attend.

 

Congrats on your approval. ♥

 

Did he sign the form before the ceremony, or did he wait to sign in front of the officer? The form doesn't say to sign in front of the officer, but I am wondering if he should answer the questions and fill out the address and just sign in front of the officer.  Thank you.

[Bethie 102]

Wait to sign infront of an officer. You can answer the questions ahead of time though.

[nere0331 5]

On 11/13/2024 at 8:31 AM, Bethie said:

Wait to sign infront of an officer. You can answer the questions ahead of time though.

Thank you!