Citizenship

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withdrawn.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

Hi all,

I have a question.
I came USA with K1 visa in October 2019.
and married in October 2019.
applied Greencard in November 2019
received my 2 years Greencard in June 2021
it expired June 2023
I applied remove conditions and 10 years Greencrad in March 2023
status still pending
I am confused because it says you need to married at least 3 years but do I need to after my greencard granted (2021) or total married years (2019)?

So my question is since I am married and living in US for 4 years. Am I eligible for N400 apply for citizenship?

Hello everyone,
I submitted my N-400 application in San Bernandino, CA office in July. Initially, processing time was 8 months but as of 10/22, it increased to 13 months. Is there a problem with my application? Can someone share if they had the same or similar experience?

Hi everyone
      I had my N-400 (marriage-based) filed on March 03, 2023 - My biometric was redone on 10 April 2023, and interviewed today after the good wait. I passed the interview but the decision was not made. Asked for more documents.
A.O asked the civic test
1. What is an amendment
2. Who is the speaker of the house
3. The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
4. How many US senators are there?
5. How many amendments does the Constitution have?
6. What happened on Sept 11 2001 in the united states?
Answered the first six correctly and did the English test and passed it too.

A.O. was okay and wasn't rude or anything but after reviewing everything did the Pledge of Allegiance. Then she needed some more evidence even giving 3 years of tax returns (filled joint since 2018), a Bank statement, and insurance provided. She said everything is good and suddenly oh needs to have more documents like bank statements needs to show transactions and all.

I would like to hear from others if anyone has a similar situation. I wish everyone all the best. Its all waiting game.