N-400 November 2024 Filers

[NYLondon 142]

16 hours ago, OldUser said:

Sadly, it's not. It's largely inaccurate.

Yes it's perfectly normal.

 

Good luck!

Is it though?  We know someone who was in PA and got approved in 4.5 months.

[NYLondon 142]

We applied for my husband today, received letter that application being reviewed and biometrics can be reused.  Uploaded evidence as well for accounts, some photos, mortgage, taxes, etc. 

[Pizookie 52]

Applied today! Immediately received receipt notice, biometrics reuse notice, and case status changed to "case is being actively reviewed." Estimated processing time is 7 months, but fingers crossed it's faster than that! 

I-751 has been pending since February.

 

 

[trac3rt 63]

Submitted my application on 11/15.

 

Same! Biometric re-use notice and with an approximate wait time of 6 months.

[OldUser 6,696]

12 minutes ago, trac3rt said:

with an approximate wait time of 6 months.

If you read the forum, estimates are way off. I wouldn't take them too seriously.

[millrbrit 45]

The approximate waiting times are actually reducing right now. Ours was dropped from 7 months to 4 when I checked the status. It's possible that the wait time will. change again, but also possible that it won't. Many people in other filing groups for previous months have gone start to finish in 4-5 months. 

[OldUser 6,696]

42 minutes ago, millrbrit said:

The approximate waiting times are actually reducing right now. Ours was dropped from 7 months to 4 when I checked the status. It's possible that the wait time will. change again, but also possible that it won't. Many people in other filing groups for previous months have gone start to finish in 4-5 months. 

The estimates are largely inaccurate. Some people naturalized while estimate showed 7 months on day of oath.

 

Also, don't forget election is over. Fast processing was associated with it. Now it's behind and priorities may change for USCIS.

[Elise&Joe 19]

Hello fellow Nov 2024 filers!

 

I applied online today (19th Nov) and have already had the receipt and biometric reuse. Like many of you, I also have an I-751 pending, which I filed in November 2023.

 

The estimated waiting time was 9 months, although this was for a 5 year residence and I am applying based on 3 years of residence and my marriage to a US citizen, so who knows how long I'll be waiting.

 

Here's hoping we all have quick and efficient processing!

[millrbrit 45]

1 hour ago, OldUser said:

The estimates are largely inaccurate. Some people naturalized while estimate showed 7 months on day of oath.

 

Also, don't forget election is over. Fast processing was associated with it. Now it's behind and priorities may change for USCIS.

Yes. I've read they are trying to fast-track many straight forward applications for that very reason. 

[appleblossom 2,546]

42 minutes ago, millrbrit said:

Yes. I've read they are trying to fast-track many straight forward applications for that very reason. 

 

They were, before the election - it always speeds up in an election year. Now it'll presumably go back to the usual pace as it's not a priority. 

[OldUser 6,696]

8 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

 

They were, before the election - it always speeds up in an election year. Now it'll presumably go back to the usual pace as it's not a priority. 

Agreed, it's possible the new administration will put more effort in reducing backlog of asylum cases and hopefully AOS. I-751s, N-400s will likely get lower priorities.

[trac3rt 63]

My guess is that the new administrator will slow everything immigration-related down to nearly a halt. Just like he did last time he was elected. To them is not just about illegal migration.

[OldUser 6,696]

13 minutes ago, trac3rt said:

My guess is that the new administrator will slow everything immigration-related down to nearly a halt. Just like he did last time he was elected. To them is not just about illegal migration.

My AOS in 2019 (Trump) was way faster than I-751 (Biden) in 2021.

I-485 took 8.5 months, I-751 took 20.5 months.

So I guess the mileage may vary. In my opinion only, AOS may get prioritized. This is because outcome of AOS is either approval to stay in the US or removal proceedings. 

Edited November 19 by OldUser

[MaceMk 20]

I think processing times for different forms have always been same throughout time regardless of the rulling party or who's president. I'm not into politics much but I can really see that it doesn't affect much legal immigration. Only slow down I've seen was during covid. I see no difference otherwise. My N400 was processed in 8 months 5 years ago when Trump was president and I see same estimate right now too. Asylum and I751 always take longer than most others

[MaceMk 20]

Hello! Joining the thread today, after following it for the last couple of days,  as we filed the citizenship application few hrs ago. We got the receipt number but nothing about reusing biometrics. We'll see if they update anything on that. Otherwise it's just another long wait (but hopefully not too long 😊).