Charlotte, NC - N-400 Timeline

Clarification on rfe___confused

Guys / Gurus:

I have a quick question.
My wife submitted her N-400 on August 25th.
She got her Receipt within a Weeks time.
She got her Finger Print Notice on Sept 4th.
Got her finger print done on Sept 18th.

However when we checked the status on line, it showed up as "Request for Evidence" dated September 3rd.
We DID NOT receive any thing other than (a) the initial Receipt and (b) Request for finger print.
She called the 800 # to check on this in the first week of Sept 09. The rep on the phone mentioned that "If there is any thing required, you will get the letter".

WE DID NOT RECEIVE ANY LETTER FOR RFE SO FAR.
However the status on line DID NOT change even by 9/28.
When she called 800 # again, another rep says 'there MAY be an RFE for further records ..... Did you not receive it?".
However the rep was not able to verify/confirm this as she DID not have access to that information.
SHE WAS NOT SURE NOR COULD SHE CONFIRM THAT THERE WAS NO RFE.
She created a case to probe further and given us a ticket # starting with T...running like another 15 numbers... God knows what is going on.

My question is "Is this common ?".
Normally if there is an RFE, we should respond within 15 days or else the case would be abandoned.

Your thoughts/ opinions/ guidance will be greatly appreciated.
Seems like this is going to be a NEVER ENDING process for me. :mad:

Thanks,

Gee24
 
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Gee24 said:
Guys / Gurus:

I have a quick question.
My wife submitted her N-400 on August 25th.
She got her Receipt within a Weeks time.
She got her Finger Print Notice on Sept 4th.
Got her finger print done on Sept 18th.

However when we checked the status on line, it showed up as "Request for Evidence" dated September 3rd.
We DID NOT receive any thing other than (a) the initial Receipt and (b) Request for finger print.
She called the 800 # to check on this in the first week of Sept 09. The rep on the phone mentioned that "If there is any thing required, you will get the letter".

However the status on line DID NOT change even by 9/28.
When she called 800 # again, another rep says 'there MAY be an RFE for further records ..... Did you not receive it?".
However the rep was not able to verify/confirm this as she DID not have access to that information.
SHE WAS NOT SURE NOR COULD SHE CONFIRM THAT THERE WAS NO RFE.
She created a case to probe further and given us a ticket # starting with T...running like another 15 numbers... God knows what is going on.

My question is "Is this common ?".
Normally if there is an RFE, we should respond within 15 days or else the case would be abandoned.

Your thoughts/ opinions/ guidance will be greatly appreciated. Seems like this is going to be a NEVER ENDING process. :mad:

Thanks,

Gee24
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Don't make any unnecessary assumptions based on the online status or what a USCIS customer rep tells you. You will only worry yourself for nothing. The RFE may be for the FP, but the online status is notorious for not providing usefull/up to date information. As for the rep, they don't have access to your file so their response is based on limited information. She should expect to receive her IL within about 2-3 months of sending in application. In the mean time, be patient and stop worrying.
 
Thanks bobysmith for your response

Bobsmyth said:
Don't make any unnecessary assumptions based on the online status or what a USCIS customer rep tells you. You will only worry yourself for nothing. The RFE may be for the FP, but the online status is notorious for not providing usefull/up to date information. As for the rep, they don't have access to your file so their response is based on limited information. She should expect to receive her IL within about 2-3 months of sending in application. In the mean time, be patient and stop worrying.
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THANKS FOR YOUR QUICK RESPONSE BOBYSMYTH.

HAVE A GREAT DAY.

Gee24
 
GOT an EMAIL CLARIFICATION THAT RFE WAS ONLY FP NOTICE

Bobsmyth: You are right.

Just now I got an email clarification from CRIS.
Email message received is given below
"We apologize for the error on USCIS Case Status Online that states you were mailed an RFE notice requesting additional evidence on Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. This is a service error. The notice that was mailed out was your Biometric Appointment Notice with your local ASC which you may have already attended. Your application is currently pending and will be worked in the order it was received by USCIS. Again we apologize for the error and any inconvenience it may have caused you.":)


Thanks Bobsmyth

Gee24
 
Filing based on 5 year LPR

DO: Charlotte, NC
09/16/09: Fedex N400 to TX lockbox
09/17/09: N-400 Received
09/21/09: Check cashed
09/24/09: NOA received (Notice/Priority Date of 09/18/2009)
09/29/09: FP notice received
10/14/09: FP appointment
x/xx/09: IL received
x/xx/09: ID
 
Submitted my n-400__ giving the status

SENT IN MY N-400(s) based on 5YR LPR....

I GIVE BELOW MY DETAILS
GEE24
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My Info:
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DO: Charlotte, NC
10/01/09: N400 FED EX to Lewisville,TX
10/02/09: N-400 Received
x/xx/09: NOA date
10/06/09: Check cashed
10/xx/09: FP notice received
11/xx/09: FP appointment
x/xx/09: IL received
x/xx/09: ID


MY WIFE'S INFO:
DO: Charlotte, NC
08/24/09: N400 Mailed Lewisville,TX
08/27/09 Check cashed
09/03/09: FP notice date
09/18/09: FP appointment (DONE)
10/09/09: IL received
11/14/09: ID
Oath date ??
Passport Application Date ??
 
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Gee24 said:
SENT IN MY N-400(s) based on 5YR LPR....

I GIVE BELOW MY DETAILS
GEE24
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My Info:
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DO: Charlotte, NC
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Your info shows Charlotte DO, while your location seems to be RTP?? Are you located in Raleigh area? If yes, isn't there a DO in Raleigh now-a-days? I might be wrong...but I think I saw some posts a while back saying that now-a-days all the Raleigh based applications are getting sent to that DO??

Thanks,
Speedy
 
My PERM RESIDENCE Location is Charlotte

speedy1027 said:
Your info shows Charlotte DO, while your location seems to be RTP?? Are you located in Raleigh area? If yes, isn't there a DO in Raleigh now-a-days? I might be wrong...but I think I saw some posts a while back saying that now-a-days all the Raleigh based applications are getting sent to that DO??

Thanks,
Speedy
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Good Question Speedy1027.

I have 2 Residences.
My Permanent home is in Charlotte.
However my temporary residence in Raleigh has been changing (I have moved from one apartment to another within Raleigh) in the recent past.

I don't want to loose any communication from CIS at any time.
I therefore prefer to attend the DO at Charlotte (and receive all my mails there itself).
My Drivers license has my PERM residence address on it.
Hope this clarifies.

Good Luck to speedy processing of your case.

Gee24
 
Can we go to a different location for fp

My DO is charlotte.

I live, temporarily, in Raleigh.
My finger print request will direct me to an office in Charlotte, obviously.

My question is " Can i stop by in the FP Facility in Raleigh and get my FP done ?"

If the answer is "YES", may I know the location (address).
Just trying to avoid a trip to charlotte for the sake of FP, if possible.

Thanks for the inputs guys / gurus.
GOOD LUCK TO EVERY ONE to get their processing done ASAP

Gee24
 
You can try a walk in at the RTP DO, but tehre's no guarantees they will let you do it..just tell them you were told you can do it there since it is closest to you. The RTP DO is located just off the I-40, Miami St south.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Citizenship+%26+Immigration+Service+durham,+nc&sll=35.882931,-78.768539&sspn=0.362728,0.608368&ie=UTF8&hq=Citizenship+&%20Immigration%20Service=&hnear=Durham,+NC&ll=35.885712,-78.847504&spn=0.362715,0.608368&z=11&iwloc=A
 
Thanks bobsmyth

bobsmyth said:
you can try a walk in at the rtp do, but tehre's no guarantees they will let you do it..just tell them you were told you can do it there since it is closest to you. The rtp do is located just off the i-40, miami st south.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=citizenship+%26+immigration+service+durham,+nc&sll=35.882931,-78.768539&sspn=0.362728,0.608368&ie=utf8&hq=citizenship+&%20immigration%20service=&hnear=durham,+nc&ll=35.885712,-78.847504&spn=0.362715,0.608368&z=11&iwloc=a
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thanks bobsmyth.

Gee24
 
Filing based on 5 year LPR

DO: Charlotte, NC
09/16/09: Fedex N400 to TX lockbox
09/17/09: N-400 Received
09/21/09: Check cashed
09/24/09: NOA received (Notice/Priority Date of 09/18/2009)
09/29/09: FP notice received
10/14/09: FP appointment (completed)
10/16/09: Called FBI CJIS. Was told FP results were sent back on 10/14
x/xx/09: IL received
x/xx/09: ID
x/xx/09: Oath
 
@Gee24,

Did your wife have her interview? If yes, how did it go?

Could you/your wife please find out ("after" your interview is over) from the IO whether the Charlotte DO allows folks to bring their infant children along with to the interview?

Also, does any one know the phone# to call the DO, I couldn't find out their name....they seem to prefer folks writing them.

Thanks,
Speedy
 
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Speedy1027__ we will gather the info

speedy1027 said:
@Gee24,

Did your wife have her interview? If yes, how did it go?

Could you/your wife please find out ("after" your interview is over) from the IO whether the Charlotte DO allows folks to bring their infant children along with to the interview?

Also, does any one know the phone# to call the DO, I couldn't find out their name....they seem to prefer folks writing them.

Thanks,
Speedy
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Speedy1027:
My wife's interview is scheduled on November 10th in Charlotte DO.
We will gather the information.
When U get a chance, could you please give your question.
Be specific when you draft your question so that we may gather a specific response from the officer.

Good luck

Gee24

I GIVE BELOW MY DETAILS
GEE24
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My Info:
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DO: Charlotte, NC
10/01/09: N400 FED EX to Lewisville,TX
10/02/09: N-400 Received
10/06/09: NOA date
10/06/09: Check cashed
10/20/09: FP notice received
10/29/09: FP appointment
x/xx/09: IL received
x/xx/09: ID


MY WIFE'S INFO:
DO: Charlotte, NC
08/24/09: N400 Mailed Lewisville,TX
08/27/09 Check cashed
09/03/09: FP notice date
09/18/09: FP appointment (DONE)
10/09/09: IL received
11/10/09: ID
Oath date ??
Passport Application Date ??
 
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Gee24 said:
Speedy1027:
When U get a chance, could you please give your question.
Be specific when you draft your question so that we may gather a specific response from the officer.
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@Gee24,

Thank you for the help...

Below are my specific questions:
1. "Is an applicant allowed to bring their infant/child to the citizenship interview if they don't have a baby-sitter"?

2. "What is the phone# to call at the Charlotte DO for general enquiries"?

Thanks,
speedy
 
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Filing based on 5 year LPR

DO: Charlotte, NC
09/16/09: Fedex N400 to TX lockbox
09/17/09: N-400 Received
09/21/09: Check cashed
09/24/09: NOA received (Notice/Priority Date of 09/18/2009)
09/29/09: FP notice received
10/14/09: FP appointment (completed)
10/16/09: Called FBI CJIS. Was told FP results were sent back on 10/14
10/24/09: LUD-This case has been sent for a standard interview.
x/xx/09: IL received
x/xx/09: ID
x/xx/09: Oath
 
GOT MY FP DONE IN Raleigh

Got my FP done__ walked in to raleigh DO


Whole process took just 15 to 20 minutes.
security was done in 5 minutes.
I filled up the form in 5 minutes.
Finger printing process took just 5 minutes.
I walked out in less than 20 minutes.

Lucky day for me.
Thanks for the feed back on this forum.

Good luck to every one for speedy processing of their case.

Gee24

My Info:
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DO: Charlotte, NC
10/01/09: N400 FED EX to Lewisville,TX
10/02/09: N-400 Received
10/06/09: NOA date
10/06/09: Check cashed
10/20/09: FP notice received
10/27/09: FP Done
x/xx/09: IL received
x/xx/09: ID
 
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Gee24 said:
Got my FP done__ walked in to raleigh DO
Lucky day for me.
Thanks for the feed back on this forum.

Good luck to every one for speedy processing of their case.

Gee24
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Good for you Gee24. Looks like both our timeframes are almost similar.
We might get the YL/IL just around the same time.

Thanks,
speedy
 
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