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Hi everyone, just wanted to share my unusual N400 interview experience in case anyone else has gone through something similar. My FO is in Montgomery, AL, and I submitted my N400 app in March of 2023. The biometrics and interview were scheduled in short order and everything seemed to be going well.
I had my N400 interview on 7/11/2023, and was recommended for approval on the spot (The N-652 form said congratulations! You've been recommended for approval). I was then given the option to attend a same day oath ceremony, which I accepted. The officer escorted me to the waiting room, where I waited for 30 mins before being escorted to another room. I turned over my GC and took the oath in another room. At this point, the presiding officer informed all of us in the room that about half of us would not be receiving our Naturalization certificates because the "system was having issues." Our GCs were returned to us and we were told to GTFO. I tried to ask one of the officers what the next step was, but he told me "we will send you a letter." It's been 7 weeks since that appointment, and I've attempted to call USCIS and ask for a Tier 2 officer, but my request was denied. I reached out via emma twice and was told that USCIS has 120 days to make a decision. My status still says "Interview was scheduled" and I have yet to receive a letter.
I understand if sometimes cases need some time for supervisor approval, but it's mind boggling to me how a case can go from potentially being naturalized on the spot to a 7 week delay with crickets on the other end. I mean even cases that receive a "decision cannot be made" at the end of the interview get the oath scheduled within a few hours to a few days. I'm almost certain my case has been forgotten about and is gathering dust somewhere in the bowels of that miserable building.
For anyone wondering, my case is very straightforward. No criminal history, one parking violation to the tune of $130 in the last 5 years (ticket was paid), no outstanding taxes, no previous immigration violations, and no spouse or kids. My GC was obtained via work.
In any case, vent over and I hope that someone going through something similar can find some solidarity by reading this post. Guess it's time to start putting money aside for a lawsuit.
I had my N400 interview on 7/11/2023, and was recommended for approval on the spot (The N-652 form said congratulations! You've been recommended for approval). I was then given the option to attend a same day oath ceremony, which I accepted. The officer escorted me to the waiting room, where I waited for 30 mins before being escorted to another room. I turned over my GC and took the oath in another room. At this point, the presiding officer informed all of us in the room that about half of us would not be receiving our Naturalization certificates because the "system was having issues." Our GCs were returned to us and we were told to GTFO. I tried to ask one of the officers what the next step was, but he told me "we will send you a letter." It's been 7 weeks since that appointment, and I've attempted to call USCIS and ask for a Tier 2 officer, but my request was denied. I reached out via emma twice and was told that USCIS has 120 days to make a decision. My status still says "Interview was scheduled" and I have yet to receive a letter.
I understand if sometimes cases need some time for supervisor approval, but it's mind boggling to me how a case can go from potentially being naturalized on the spot to a 7 week delay with crickets on the other end. I mean even cases that receive a "decision cannot be made" at the end of the interview get the oath scheduled within a few hours to a few days. I'm almost certain my case has been forgotten about and is gathering dust somewhere in the bowels of that miserable building.
For anyone wondering, my case is very straightforward. No criminal history, one parking violation to the tune of $130 in the last 5 years (ticket was paid), no outstanding taxes, no previous immigration violations, and no spouse or kids. My GC was obtained via work.
In any case, vent over and I hope that someone going through something similar can find some solidarity by reading this post. Guess it's time to start putting money aside for a lawsuit.
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