Citizenship

Hi everyone,
i have been a silent reader here and today am here to share my experiences with N-400 and pending I-751.

Timeline I-751 was received by uscis January 2022 and biometric was re-used service center Potomac.
April 2023. N-400 was submitted online and biometric was also re-used.

October 2023 N-400 interview was scheduled.

October second week I-751 case was transferred to NBC

First week of November interview day which was very brief at Baltimore field office, i got there on time with my spouse even though i was never asked to come with her or told i will be having a combo interview on the notice.
I was called in after waiting for about 30 minutes and the Officer was very friendly and professional, the Officer started by saying quotes i notice that you have a pending I-751 and am going to start with that in order to move ahead to your N-400 i then said OK.
she started by asking few questions like reconfirming my names, address and my job and of my spouse and kids after which we moved to N-400 which was very easy and go through the application itself and yes or no questions and then the Officer printed a piece of paper and said congratulations you pass the English and civic test and said my case has been recommended for Approval that my oath ceremony can not be schedule because I requested a name change that must be done at a federal judge so i should receive the Oath ceremony notice in the mail between 3 to 6 weeks.

later that day my I-751 status changes to interview was completed.

same day N-400 status change to case was submitted for quality review and same day case changed to your case was recommended for approval

November 9th I-751 was Approved.

December 8th Oath ceremony was scheduled

Ceremony loading!!!!!!!! Stay tuned 😉

Has anyone waited for about 60days before oath ceremony rescheduled? I was scheduled for my oath ceremony in the Alexandria VA field office on Aug 17 2023. I travelled to Mexico July 27-30th for a friends wedding. when I got back from my travel my ceremony date was de-scheduled for a new rescheduled date. is been 90 days and no date yet? has anyone experience a problem like this.

Hello Friends
Previously I made a thread for N400 los angeles field office. I would like to thank all of you and wish you all the best as my journey is finally over and I'm officially a US citizen. Below os my timeline and details. Hope it helps all of you who have an upcoming interview.

Application filed for N400 3 years marriage based : August 14 2023.
Finger prints reuse : August 14 2023 same day
Interview notice: October 18th 2023 issued
Interview date: November 29th 2023
The IO was super friendly and very helping. First she asked the civics questions.
What is the rule of law
We elect a US representative for how many years
Why there are 13 stripes on the US flags
What is that one responsibility for us citizen only
Who is the father of the nation
After that the reading and writing as I answered all 6 questions correctly . Then she went over the N400 fprm to ensure all the information os correct and after that she congratulated me and also informed me that I passed the test and I'll be placed in same day path ceremony.
Later after an hour I took an path and got my naturalization certificate and exit the building as a us citizen.
I'll be happy to answer any questions you have

Hi all - I just applied for citizenship in Austin, TX based on 5 years GC. Is anyone here dealing with San Antonio Service Center and any idea what month they are currently working on.

I wish you all the best

I have received the following Notice of Continuance- I passed the civic test on 23 Oct 2023 NYC Field office. I was able to submit only 5 documents on the only portal so , Yesterday I walked into to USCIS office in NYC to drop off the whole sum of the documents so they don't ask for more. I wasn't allowed to drop of but I heard and read that I can drop off documents if requested. Anyways I would like to know if any one has a similar experience.

 N-400, Application for Naturalization

NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE

Dear

Examination of your N-400, Application for Naturalization, shows that additional information,

documents or forms are needed before your application can be acted upon. Please see attached

and respond by December 10, 2023.

Failure to do so may result in the denial of your application.

Submission of this information, however, does not guarantee that this case will be approved. We

strongly recommend that you submit all the requested information, documents, or forms as listed on

the following pages at one time and as soon as possible so that we can resume processing. Any

interim benefits that may otherwise stem from the filing of this application or petition will be delayed

while this case is in suspense awaiting your response.

If you choose to submit only some or none of the requested information, then the application will be

adjudicated on its merits. You may also request, in writing, to the Service that this application be

withdrawn. If the District Director consents to the withdrawal, the application will be denied without

further notice to you and without prejudice to any future application. If the District Director does not

consent to the withdrawal, then the application shall be adjudicated on its merits.

You must either mail all the requested information to the address shown in the attachment, or scan and

upload your response using your USCIS online account (if applicable) by December 10, 2023.

Sincerely,

Field Office Director

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Any help is appreciated. I am going to upload the documents I previously uploaded as asked by IO to this notice.

Here is the timeline which is not completed for me yet.I got my GC with marriage in 2019 November.
I751 Applied in August 2021 (roughly 3 months before the expiration date) I got 18, 24 and 48 months of extensions in different times.
Applied N400 in September 2022. Got the biometric reuse notice online in the next day.
On September 2023 My i751 case moved to another center.
N400 says "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS" . Never changed since the day one I applied
. I'm waiting for N400 over 14 months as of today.

Have anyone experienced cases like this? How long it does take to proceeds? I'm in Boston area,
 I never changed my address, and occasionally left the country for short times.

One of my friend have a similar case, she applied around October 2022 the same time, and her case also not moving forward like mine.

Update on Jan 30th, 2024:
The date on my case status got changed, but nothing else.
As of January 30, 2024, we are actively reviewing your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, Receipt Number xxxxxxxxxxxx. Our records show nothing is outstanding at this time. We will let you know if we need anything from you. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
It used to say Sept 2022...

When I visit my USCIS account and see the case history, it shows that they scheduled an interview, on Jan 30 2024 and then they changed back to the Case is being actively reviewed. I don't understand what is happening. And the estimated time says 8 months.

A couple days later, my I751 application status changed, and received mail, saying my spouse supposed to come as well.

Update on March 7th, 2024
Took both I751 and N-400 interviews on the same day/in the same room/ at the same time. The interviewer called both of us in and was very friendly. He said I submitted a lot of documents which is good, even had a look at the documents for my initial GC submission from 2019. Asked both of us very basic questions, are we still married, where do we live, what are our jobs, who pay the bills, do we have a joint bank account etc. He asked me if I wanted to show him any documents, and I said I brought tax docs, in case you needed it, he said it was fine and did not look. Then he said he approved my i751 application and walked my wife out so he could have done the N-400 Interview.

After small friendly chit-chat, we started the interview, asked 6 questions from the pool of 100, and I answered all of them correctly. Then he asked me to read `What is the first state?` from the tablet and I read it out loud. Then he asked me to Type down `Citizens can vote` on the tablet, and I did. After making me review and sign some paperwork on the tablet, He congratulated me for the success and said unfortunately I couldn't take the oath ceremony on the same day. He walked me out, and he said I should have gone and waited near window 8 and they would call me to give the Oath Ceremony date, which is March 13 (6 days after) the interview.

September 14, 2023 N400 Application filled online
September 14, 2023 Received online notification that my application was received
September 20, 2023 Received online notification that no need for fingerprint and my previous one will be used
September 20, 2023 Received online letter for Interview scheduled on November 7, 2023
November 7, 2023 Went to the interview, passed the test and the questions were all from the application form and yes no questions
Approved and we all (around 20 people) had the ceremony in the same day of the interview and we all got the Naturalization Certificates same day

Based on five years permanent resident and based in Tampa, Florida. below is my timeline

Case History

November 3, 2023
Status
Certificate Of Naturalization Was Issued
Date
November 3, 2023

November 2, 2023
Status
We scheduled you for an oath ceremony for your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.
Date
November 2, 2023

November 2, 2023
Status
Your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, was placed in line for oath ceremony scheduling.
Date
November 2, 2023

November 2, 2023
Status
We recommended that your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, be approved. Your case was submitted for quality review.
Date
November 2, 2023

September 20, 2023
Status
We scheduled an interview for your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.
Date
September 20, 2023

April 21, 2023
Status
We are actively reviewing your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Our records showed nothing is outstanding at this time.
Date
April 21, 2023

March 31, 2023
Status
We scheduled you for a biometrics appointment
Date
March 31, 2023

March 17, 2023
Status
We received your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and sent you a receipt notice.

Best of luck y’all its coming your way just be patient. Best feeling in the world 🥰

Hello everyone,

I thank God that my journey might finally be over. Here is my timeline for the San Bernardino Field Office/California Service Center (WAC).

6/2022: I-751 received
10/2022: I-751 fingerprints taken
5/2023: N-400 received
5/2023: N-400 being actively reviewed
9/2023: N-400/I-751 combo interview scheduled
10/2023: I attended combo interview with my wife and my daughter. The Immigration Services Officer could not make a decision. I passed the civics test.
10/25/2023: I-751 transferred to another field office (NBC)
10/26/2023: NBC has jurisdiction over I-751
11/2023: I/751 approved
11/2023: N-400 recommended for approval and case submitted for quality review.
11/2023: I was placed in line for oath ceremony.
11/2023: Oath ceremony was scheduled for the end of this month.

Until I receive my naturalization certificate, my dream of one day becoming a US citizen will not have come true. Thank you for all your support! This forum has helped me cope with my immigration journey in light of all the uncertainty and sleepless nights. It has taken me over 22 years to finally be this close to the finish line. Although it’s not easy, the tide will always turn in your favor, even if it takes years. You got this!

Hi Everybody,

07.18.23: Submitted N-400 online
07.19.23: Biometric reused
09.19.23: Interview was scheduled
10.28.23: It was approved and same day oath ceremony

Good Luck to you all