2012 august n-400 tracker

[mogambo1]

Please post your time line in this thread, in your signatures below.
My Case Status is in my signatures, which I keep updating as my case will moveS forward and so I suggest to all posters.
Thanks

[madgu-gc2005]

8/2/2012: Day 1 : N-400 Mailed (Express Mail to Dallas)
8/3/2012: Day 2 : Delivered (Also -90day Priority Date)

Welcome back Mogambo1. Good luck with your naturalization process....

[mogambo1]

Welcome back Mogambo1. Good luck with your naturalization process....

Thanks I remember you from GC forum, because of your unique ID. Congrats to you for becoming new USC. BTW I want to know what was your Issue date on your GC and when was your -90 day? Thanks.

[madgu-gc2005]

Thanks I remember you from GC forum, because of your unique ID. Congrats to you for becoming new USC. BTW I want to know what was your Issue date on your GC and when was your -90 day? Thanks.

Thanks. My GC date was in middle of May 2007.

[mogambo1]

Case moved orward, see my signatures.

[LA_Citizen]

N-400 Timeline:

08/02/2012 --- Application mailed (USPS).
08/06/2012 --- Priority Date
08/06/2012 --- Received Date
08/07/2012 --- Form I-797C, Notice of Action (Printed)
08/09/2012 --- Check cashed
08/09/2012 --- Form I-797C, Notice of Action (Mailed)
08/13/2012 --- Form I-797C, Notice of Action (Received)
08/15/2012 --- FP Notice Received (Schedule of 08/31/2012)
08/31/2012 --- FP Done
11/08/2012 - Cleared Citizenship Interview
11/26/2012 - Took Oath and received Naturalization Certificate

[Laluna1982]

August 03 2012 ---N400 mailed to Lewisville,TX
August 05 2012 --- USCIS recieved the package
August 06 2012 ---Notice of Action
August 13 2012 ---paper NOA received in the mail

[mogambo1]

Case moved forward, see my signatures

[sanbassi]

central pensylvania resident. 8/2/2012: Day 1 : N-400 / G-1145 Mailed (Express Mail to Dallas)
8/3/2012: Day 3 : Delivered receive
8/11/2012: Day 10 : I-797 Notice Received
8/12/2012: Day 11 : Checks Cashed
8/13/2012: Day 12 : FP Notice Received (Appointment date: 8/23/2012)
8/14/2012: Day 13 :...................

[sanbassi]

South New Jersey Resident
8/2/2012: Day 1 : N-400 / G-1145 Mailed (Express Mail to Dallas)
8/3/2012: Day 2 : Delivered (Also -90day Priority Date)
8/7/2012: Day 6 : E-mail Notification, Receipt of N-400 by USCIS (Receipt Date 8/6/2012)
8/11/2012: Day 10 : I-797 Notice Received (Receipt Date of 8/6/2012)
8/12/2012: Day 11 : Checks Cashed
8/13/2012: Day 12 : FP Notice Received (Appointment date: 8/31/2012)
8/14/2012: Day 13 : Walk-in FP Done (Philadelphia)

could u go to do FP by the date they put on i797c oppointment/

[Laluna1982]

could u go to do FP by the date they put on i797c oppointment/

In some offices they will let you do early biometrics. I've read it sometimes depends how full ( busy) office is, of you have a reason for early biometrics , when some offices just let you walk in and some don't . I would definitely try to walk in for early biometrics because I can't miss a class and will show IO my school schedule . I also believe that early bio speeding up the process. Once USCIS done with FBI bio check, they sending your application to local office and placing in line for interview .

[mogambo1]

could u go to do FP by the date they put on i797c oppointment/

I received the FP Notice yesterday 8/13/2102 for an appointment on 8/31/2012, but I got walk-in FP done today 8/14/2012 without any problems, they did not care to check the date.

[mogambo1]

Did anyone get the application number starting with NBC*XXXXX. I got mine like that, while on USCIS website they say your application number for N-400 sould start with SRC, EAC, WAC, LIN. Since mine seems to be unique, even though my case is progressing smoothly I am unable to check the case status online. When I put my application number starting with NBC*XXXXXX I get the following message, so I am basically unable to check my case status online and I could only come to know about any progress when a paper letter is delivered at my postal address. Does anyone have same situation or I am doing something wrong?

Your case can not be found at this time in My Case Status. Please check your receipt number and try again. If you need further assistance, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1.800.375.5283.
To view the status of a case, please enter the corresponding application receipt number. The 13-character application receipt number can be found on application notices you have received from the USCIS. It begins with three letters such as (EAC, WAC, LIN, or SRC). Dashes ("-") should be omitted when entering a receipt number. However, all other characters, including asterisks ("*"), can be included if listed on your notice as part of the receipt number.

Listed above are the possible steps an application or petition may go through during processing. Not every application or petition will spend time in each of these steps. Once you enter your receipt number you will see the steps that will always be required for that particular application or petition. The step in the process where your case is currently located will be highlighted. Other steps will appear if your case requires that particular step.

[Grashoppr]

[COLOR="#FF0000"]Does anyone get the application number starting with NBC*XXXXX.

Mine is an NBC number. I sent it to the Dallas service center. I'm able to check my status online. I entered NBC*XXX (all the numerals) - I did include the asterisk.

Grashoppr

[mogambo1]

Called USIC Call Center Agent. I was kept on hold for 18min, then Call Center agent transferred my call to actual USCIS officer/ agent. He took my name, address, DOB and didn't want receipt number, told me everything is alright, my case is under review and if I want he can request scheduling for an interview, although that is not guaranteed. I said okay, thanks and hung up with usual thanks etc blah blah.

My PR since date is 11/1/2007 so anniversary date is 11/1/2012 so technically the interview can't be scheduled before 11/1/2012, so I don't worry too much. I have already gotten my FP done through FP walk-in yesterday (08/14/2012) based on an FP notice received on 8/13/2012. So I don't expect much to be happening to my case till 11/1/2012.

Thereafter if I won't get an interview call, I would then start worrying as I have a total of 7 trips abroad mostly in last 2 years due to family medical reasons, while initial 2.5 years were with only 1 trip abroad.

[Laluna1982]

Mine is an NBC number. I sent it to the Dallas service center. I'm able to check my status online. I entered NBC*XXX (all the numerals) - I did include the asterisk.

Grashoppr

So, do you use to check the NBC number which was on your Notice of Action or the one which was on your biometric appointment letter ? I haven't received my biometrics letter yet, so when I'm punching my NBC number stated on NOA they can't find it in their system neither . I was reading that NBC number on Notice of Action is different from the number on biometrics letter. Please , correct me if I'm wrong ?

[mogambo1]

I have same NBC # on both my Acknowledgement Receipt and Biometric Appointment Notice and it does now work, but as per USIC officer on phone, my case is progressing alright and is under review after FP.

So, do you use to check the NBC number which was on your Notice of Action or the one which was on your biometric appointment letter ? I haven't received my biometrics letter yet, so when I'm punching my NBC number stated on NOA they can't find it in their system neither . I was reading that NBC number on Notice of Action is different from the number on biometrics letter. Please , correct me if I'm wrong ?

[Laluna1982]

Well, just called USCIS and got to speak with an officer. She explained that sometimes you can't see the case status online and it's ok. But they received it and processing . She also gave me an update on my status . I have bio appointment on the 30th of August , notice sent on the 10th. So , I should receive bio letter in the mail soon. I also will try an early bio walk in on Friday after 11 AM since my weeks are pretty full with classes. I'll let you guys know how it went. Local USCIS office is Louisville,KY.

[mogambo1]

My suggestion to you is go there before the office opens, like I did at 8am. Even then there were more than 50 people already waiting in waiting room. I don't know how they got in or maybe the door were opened a few minutes ago as office opens at 8am.

In the morning they are in good mood, don't care to look into the notice for the actual appointment date. All the best, it does not help the case but gives plenty of time to do background check, which usually gets delayed due to false hit etc. So by doing FP ahead you are giving them extra time just in case your case gets stuck. That's what I believe based on background check process explained on the USIC website I had read while processing my GC. 95% cases get processed without a single false match, rest 5% that get a hit require manual analyses take more time.

Well, just called USCIS and got to speak with an officer. She explained that sometimes cases you can't see the case status online and it's ok. But they received it and processing . She also gave me an update on my status . I have bio appointment on the 30th of August , notice sent on the 10th. So , I should receive bio letter in the mail soon. I also will try an early bio walk I on Friday after 11 AM since my weeks are pretty full with classes. I'll let you guys know how it went.

[mali03]

N-400 mailed....now how do I check the status?? I filed G-1145 with email and cell phone#

[mogambo1]

N-400 mailed....now how do I check the status?? I filed G-1145 with email and cell phone#

Wait for the email notification (see below) of receipt of N-400 with application number in it and then use the receipt number to check status on USCIS home page.

Dear Applicant/Petitioner:

Your USCIS application/petition has been received and routed to the National Benefits Center for processing. Within 7-10 days by standard mail you will receive your official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) with your Receipt Number NBC*002XXXXXX. With the official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) you may visit www.uscis.gov where you can check the status of your application using My Case Status. We suggest you wait until you have received your Form I-797 before checking My Case Status.

This confirmation provides notification of the date USCIS received your application/petition. This notice does NOT grant any immigration status or benefit. You MAY NOT present this notice as evidence that you have been granted any immigration status or benefit. Further, this notice does NOT constitute evidence that your application remains pending with USCIS. The current status of your application/petition must be verified with USCIS.

PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE

[LA_Citizen]

I received the FP Notice yesterday 8/13/2102 for an appointment on 8/31/2012, but I got walk-in FP done today 8/14/2012 without any problems, they did not care to check the date.

Does early walk in for FP really makes any difference in the N-400 processing? I am just curious.

[Grashoppr]

Some say early biometrics helps, others say it doesn't.

I went early out of convenience - it's 35 miles from my home/work, and I happened to be in the vicinity of the support center a couple of weeks before my appointment time, so I took a chance that they'd take me early and they did. If they didn't, I'd have only gone 5 miles out of my way on that particular day.

My status changed 2 business days later to "in line for interview/testing" and that's where I remain (17 days later). It's early in the process for me yet - relative to what others experience in the Atlanta office so I'm just trying to be patient and, "hurry up and wait". My appointment would have been last week on the 8th. I went on July 16th, 13 days early. So I guess it sped up the status change by a couple of weeks but I don't think it will affect my place in line for interview. I guess time will tell.

As for the notice number - I didn't look but I'm pretty certain that once you are assigned a case number, it remains the same throughout the process.

Grashoppr

[LA_Citizen]

[QUOTE]

Did anyone get the application number starting with NBC*XXXXX. I got mine like that, while on USCIS website they say your application number for N-400 sould start with SRC, EAC, WAC, LIN. Since mine seems to be unique, even though my case is progressing smoothly I am unable to check the case status online. When I put my application number starting with NBC*XXXXXX I get the following message, so I am basically unable to check my case status online and I could only come to know about any progress when a paper letter is delivered at my postal address. Does anyone have same situation or I am doing something wrong?

I am not able to check my case status either on USCIS website, using application number starts with NBC*...We shouldn't be worry as we are getting some form of confirmation (NOA, and FP) from them.

[mogambo1]

I think it is the issue with some case numbers starting with NBC. I too called USCIS today with same concern and was told everything is alright. Since for me I started the N-400 process exactly -90 days before anniversary date I expect my case will remain stuck in interview scheduling queue till 11/1/2012. But early FP might help in would take care of background check delays.

[mali03]

Thank you mogambo1

Wait for the email notification of receipt of N-400 email with application number in it. Something like this and then use the # to check status on USCIS home page.

Dear Applicant/Petitioner:

Your USCIS application/petition has been received and routed to the National Benefits Center for processing. Within 7-10 days by standard mail you will receive your official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) with your Receipt Number NBC*002XXXXXX. With the official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) you may visit www.uscis.gov where you can check the status of your application using My Case Status. We suggest you wait until you have received your Form I-797 before checking My Case Status.

This confirmation provides notification of the date USCIS received your application/petition. This notice does NOT grant any immigration status or benefit. You MAY NOT present this notice as evidence that you have been granted any immigration status or benefit. Further, this notice does NOT constitute evidence that your application remains pending with USCIS. The current status of your application/petition must be verified with USCIS.

PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE

[Laluna1982]

Mogambo1, was your case updated since you went to FP?

I'm going for early bio tomorrow and was wondering they are going to take a picture? Just want to take extra time getting ready if they do. Lol

[mogambo1]

It might or might not have updated, I have no clue as my receipt number starts with NBC*XXXXX and when I try to check the case status online their system is unable to find my case. So I have no way of knowing that.

Since I was worried about it so I had called USCIS call center agent who then transferred me to the actual USCIS agent, who told me that my case is under review.

So I think so my status must be under review, but I cant see it online.

Mogambo1, was your case updated since you went to FP?

I'm going for early bio tomorrow and was wondering they are going to take a picture? Just want to take extra time getting ready if they do. Lol

[Laluna1982]

Went for my early biometrics today. Got there around 1 PM , office was dead and they took me in . They were very nice and polite. Good and friendly atmosphere . Now waiting for the interview begins .

[kalyanij]

Mailed application to Dallas lockbox via USPS priority mail yesterday... both myself and spouse in one package. Will keep you all posted on the progress.