N-400 November 2024 Filers

[Rekyrts 54]

20 hours ago, MaceMk said:

Thank you! I doubt that but you never know. I do realize they schedule faster nationals of certain countries. But it's fine we came this far that's all that matters. I hope you'll get yours soon too like some others. I'm glad it's moving faster in general than other forms. Good luck!

 

Where did you hear this?

[OldUser 7,035]

21 minutes ago, Rekyrts said:

 

Where did you hear this?

Lawyers who work in immigration often mention this. And this is logical. Some countries are known to be a threat to US security, or higher on fraud. USCIS and other agencies working on background check have to dig deeper to ensure the individual is safe to be granted the ultimate immigration benefit - US citizenship, which is difficult to revoke.

 

You can watch YouTube video of USCIS director herself talking about security and other things:

 

Sadly, it is the reality. A Pakistani or Syrian national would probably have to wait longer for security checks as opposed to Italian and Danish. The latter are generally safer in the eyes of US immigration and their police / security cooperates much better with US providing information on individual.

 

 

Edited December 13 by OldUser

[MaceMk 21]

3 hours ago, Rekyrts said:

 

Where did you hear this?

I didn't hear it. I realized that following this thread and from personal experience, as well as of others'. 

[MaceMk 21]

2 hours ago, OldUser said:

Lawyers who work in immigration often mention this. And this is logical. Some countries are known to be a threat to US security, or higher on fraud. USCIS and other agencies working on background check have to dig deeper to ensure the individual is safe to be granted the ultimate immigration benefit - US citizenship, which is difficult to revoke.

 

You can watch YouTube video of USCIS director herself talking about security and other things:

 

Sadly, it is the reality. A Pakistani or Syrian national would probably have to wait longer for security checks as opposed to Italian and Danish. The latter are generally safer in the eyes of US immigration and their police / security cooperates much better with US providing information on individual.

 

 

This yes. That's the only logical reason I can think of too. Security and even bigger: fraud.

[JR_CG 13]

Submitted N-400 on 30 Nov under 319(b) as husband is military stationed in Saudi Arabia. 

Received RFE for Fingerprints on 13 Dec. Mailed fingerprint cards done by Provost Marshal on 15 December and also have an appointment for Biometrics at the USCIS Office in Doha, Qatar for 29 December as the mail sometimes takes a long time/gets lost, the cards might be smudged or not filled out correctly. We will see what’s faster. 
 

Spoke to the MilNatz team leader in DC and he said once the fingerprints are good the background check may take around ten weeks. And if the N-400 isn’t finalized before the military moves us, we will have to start over if we are stationed in the states, but won’t be eligible until Jan 2027. 🤞🏻🙏🏼

[Rekyrts 54]

On 12/13/2024 at 3:59 PM, OldUser said:

Lawyers who work in immigration often mention this. And this is logical. Some countries are known to be a threat to US security, or higher on fraud. USCIS and other agencies working on background check have to dig deeper to ensure the individual is safe to be granted the ultimate immigration benefit - US citizenship, which is difficult to revoke.

 

You can watch YouTube video of USCIS director herself talking about security and other things:

 

Sadly, it is the reality. A Pakistani or Syrian national would probably have to wait longer for security checks as opposed to Italian and Danish. The latter are generally safer in the eyes of US immigration and their police / security cooperates much better with US providing information on individual.

 

 

 

Yes, the background checks take different times... that makes sense. And then, having lived in different countries, high risk, etc.

But once cleared, I would think everyone gets to the interview line evenly? 

Thanks for the clips!

[OldUser 7,035]

17 minutes ago, Rekyrts said:

 

Yes, the background checks take different times... that makes sense. And then, having lived in different countries, high risk, etc.

But once cleared, I would think everyone gets to the interview line evenly? 

Thanks for the clips!

Sadly, no. It's also to do with how busy the office is and how officer handles workloads. Each case is unique too.

[Saqib-s 190]

Attended Biometrics appointment today, and case went to 'Being Actively Reviewed' status immediately after. 

[Sarah G 179]

My interview has been canceled. I assume it's due to the gov shutdown. Can't wait to get my voting rights. 

[OldUser 7,035]

1 hour ago, Sarah G said:

My interview has been canceled. I assume it's due to the gov shutdown. Can't wait to get my voting rights. 

Unlikely. USCIS operated on fee basis. Over 90% of their operation doesn't depend on government and funds from government.

 

Cancellations happen due to various reasons: weather, scheduling errors, staffing, change in workloads, incomplete background checks or officer needing to take time off due to sickness etc.

[SalishSea 17,988]

On 12/20/2024 at 12:41 PM, Sarah G said:

My interview has been canceled. I assume it's due to the gov shutdown. Can't wait to get my voting rights. 

What government shutdown?

[Cilllah 482]

My interview is based on marriage. What is everyone else bringing to theirs?

[OldUser 7,035]

2 minutes ago, Cilllah said:

My interview is based on marriage. What is everyone else bringing to theirs?

Updated marital evidence (joint account bank statements, bills listing both names, lease in both names, insurance policies in both names etc).

All IDs and cards issued by USCIS and all passports, whether valid or expired.

Also, would help to have spouse coming with you as you're filing based in marriage.

 

Good luck!

[Sarah G 179]

5 hours ago, SalishSea said:

What government shutdown?

It didn't end up happening. When my interview was canceled, the bipartisan spending bill had just been voted down, with a deadline to pass one just a few hours away. They ultimately did pass a bill and a shutdown was averted. At least until March when the current spending bill will expire. 

[Lord 1]

We married 13/03/2021. We have been married less than 3 years.

I got my green card: 03/28/22.

I-751 is pending.

Am i eligible to apply N-400?

should i wait for 3 years marriage timeline finish?

 

When i go to N-400 online filing, it ask; ‘Have you been married for 3 years or longer?

-we have been married since 13/03/2024.

i thought you can file n-400 90 days before the 3 years time period.