Citizenship

Hi everyone,

I thought I would give everyone an update on my experience at the Houston office this morning for an i-551 stamp. I have a pending i-751/n-400 application (applied for n400 08/24/2019).

Since my green card and extension letter are expired, I was able to get an infopass appointment to get a stamp.

When I arrived, an officer took my passport and green card outside the building and went back in to review the documents and have the passport stamped, then came back outside to give it to me. You don't even get in the building.

I asked the officer when they anticipated n400 interviews to resume, he said he had no idea, that they were still trying to prepare for that and install plastic windows on the offices to accommodate one on one interviews. But he said he doesn't know and they expect to be furloughed in 2 weeks, putting additional uncertainty.

On the building door there was a sign saying that the July 13th oath ceremony was cancelled. Not sure why, but hope they are still conducting oath ceremonies.

At least I'm glad I got my stamp before everything shuts down when/if they get furloughed.

Been waiting for a long time now and unfortunately it seems like there is still a long road ahead.

Good luck everyone.

Congrats to all those who have become US citizens. Wanted to hear if anybody has recently received interview notice (first time or re-schedule) who's requested name change? I know this is subjective to many factors like location, date filed, backlog at the particular office, etc. but just wanted to see if anybody has received interview date notice? My timeline so far (from Houston, Texas):
Applied date: Jan 15, 2020
Biometrics Scheduled: Jan 18,2020
Biometrics reviewed: Feb 6, 2020

I just completed my naturalization interview today at the Irving Field Office. The Immigration Officer congratulated me and told me my application was approved, made me sign a form with some personal information but he didn't give me please share your experience im really frustration right now

Hi guys. How accurate is the USCIS account?? Mine says Comp. time July 2020 and still nothing. What are the chances we can get a call or mail without the status changing in the USCIS online account?? Thanks...

Found this article - a ray of hope.

Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Fund USCIS to Avoid Furloughs

https://www.afge.org/article/bipartisan-bill-introduced-to-fund-uscis-to-avoid-furloughs/

Now that IRS does not provide Tax transcripts by mail, did you folks get your transcripts online? Is it acceptable by USCIS?

Hi all,

I submitted my N400 on 2/21/2020
Bio scheduled for 3/20/2020, but due to Covid closures I couldn’t attend.
Since then haven’t heard anything! I’m in Tampa, FL. Does anyone who filed around the same time have any updates? It’s been 5 months, and I’ve heard n400 usually doesn’t take that long, so I’m not sure what to expect and when I’ll hear back!

Hi dear all,

About 3 weeks ago I applied form N-400 and got this message:

We will begin reviewing your application by conducting a background check in order to identify any issues that need to be addressed. We will schedule a biometrics appointment to collect your fingerprints. We will also review your application to make sure you have submitted all of the required information and documentation.

The processing time they first mentioned has expired and now there is this message.

We are taking longer than expected to process your case. You do not need to do anything at this time.

Is there anybody else in the same situation? Do you know if USCIS Offices have already open for N-400 biometrics? My state is NY. Thank you very much.

I have to fileN400 by mail.I am resident of New Jersey .At present I am stuck up in Houston, my question is whether I can mail my application from Houston or I have to mail it from New Jersey??

Hi - What is USCIS Online Account Number?
I'm filling online N-400 and this is one of the questions on the form. Where can I find this info? I've tried googling but could not find. Appreciate any help! Thanks.