JVB1

Congrats, you are a step closer.. Yeah, I wouldn't expect them to refund you that money.

Great to hear some people are starting to get movement in their case already. 

Congrats! I'm in Newark NJ as well and I just received a notice that they will reuse my biometrics from last year. Onto the next step (hopefully interview appointment)

Hello,
 
Just received notification that they will reuse my biometrics although I last did them in 2008; however the biometrics fee will not be refunded.

Hello,
 
Just received notification that they will reuse my biometrics although I last did them in 2008; however the biometrics fee will not be refunded.

Hello,
 
Just received notification that they will reuse my biometrics although I last did them in 2008; however the biometrics fee will not be refunded.

Hello,
 
Just received notification that they will reuse my biometrics although I last did them in 2008; however the biometrics fee will not be refunded.

President Biden just signed an executive order (2/2/2021) to reduce the N-400 processing time. So in a few months, hopefully, we should see some positive effects on our estimated time of approvals.
 
Sec. 5.  Promoting Naturalization. 
     (a)  Improving the naturalization process.  The Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall, within 60 days of the date of this order, develop a plan describing any agency actions, in furtherance of the policy set forth in section 1 of this order, that they will take to:
(i)    eliminate barriers in and otherwise improve the existing naturalization process, including by conducting a comprehensive review of that process with particular emphasis on the N-400 application, fingerprinting, background and security checks, interviews, civics and English language tests, and the oath of allegiance;
(ii)   substantially reduce current naturalization processing times;

Hello,
I filed online (Newark, NJ Field Office) on 01/15 and received the NOA on 01/26. Best of luck to everyone.