2011 January N-400 tracker

This is a quick Update on N-400 application.

I Received the YL today ....it's a progress I suppose ..

Here is my timeline:
N-400 Submitted 02/07/2011 (Phoenix Lock-box)
Check cashed 02/10/2011
NOA received 02/12/2011
Priority date 02/09/2011
Biometrics Notice Received 03/11/2011
Biometrics done (Walk-in) Same day 03/11/2011
YL Received 04/07/2011
 
marklivinglarge said:
This is a quick Update on N-400 application.

I Received the YL today ....it's a progress I suppose ..

Here is my timeline:
N-400 Submitted 02/07/2011 (Phoenix Lock-box)
Check cashed 02/10/2011
NOA received 02/12/2011
Priority date 02/09/2011
Biometrics Notice Received 03/11/2011
Biometrics done (Walk-in) Same day 03/11/2011
YL Received 04/07/2011
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marklivinglarge, congratulations on the YL! At least you know that your case is moving forward. I'm checking every day to see if there are any news from you, but unfortunately there is no IL neither for you nor for my husband :( Today is my b-day and I was so hoping for a nice present which would be an IL, but I'm not that lucky ;) Good luck and we have to keep waiting... it looks like I'm going to make a call on April 11 :/
 
How long between Status changing and the arrival of the interview letter?

I'm hoping hte interview will be soon... Early May..

12/28/2010 - Mailed N 400 to Arizona
1/3/2011 - Application Arrived
1/5/2011 - Check Cashed
1/8/2011 - NOA (797-c) recieved
1/18/2011 - signed up on website for SMS and EMail Update
1/19/2011 - SMS that FP appt was mailed
1/22/2011 - FP Appt Letter Recieved
1/27/2011 - FP Walk in - Successful
2/2/2011 - FP Appt.. (Originally scheduled)
4/5/2011 - Status Changed from Initial Review to Interview/Testing
4/7/2011 - still waiting and waiting for Interview Letter...
 
2much2handle said:
marklivinglarge, congratulations on the YL! At least you know that your case is moving forward. I'm checking every day to see if there are any news from you, but unfortunately there is no IL neither for you nor for my husband :( Today is my b-day and I was so hoping for a nice present which would be an IL, but I'm not that lucky ;) Good luck and we have to keep waiting... it looks like I'm going to make a call on April 11 :/
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Thank you very much ...I hope your case gets a push soon.

The information on USCIS website was updates as well.

It says that my case has been transferred to a local office and an interview will be scheduled and that I will be sent a notice advising me of the date and time of my interview.

Here is my timeline:
N-400 Submitted 02/07/2011 (Phoenix Lock-box)
Check cashed 02/10/2011
NOA received 02/12/2011
Priority date 02/09/2011
Biometrics Notice Received 03/11/2011
Biometrics done (Walk-in) Same day 03/11/2011
YL Received 04/07/2011[/QUOTE]
 
gemustafa:

Not really sure.. it just depends on how busy the local field office is. most applicants get their IL in up to 2 weeks ..... You never know. USCIS does not have a pattern, it's just a wild guess with them hope for the best.
 
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hmz said:
What is that YL for anyways? Documents request?
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The YL reminds you of the documents you need to bring with you to the interview so you won't cause any significant delays ....

USCIS does a pre-interview review of your file and determines if there is something missing ...
 
marklivinglarge said:
Thank you very much ...I hope your case gets a push soon.

The information on USCIS website was updates as well.

It says that my case has been transferred to a local office and an interview will be scheduled and that I will be sent a notice advising me of the date and time of my interview.

Here is my timeline:
N-400 Submitted 02/07/2011 (Phoenix Lock-box)
Check cashed 02/10/2011
NOA received 02/12/2011
Priority date 02/09/2011
Biometrics Notice Received 03/11/2011
Biometrics done (Walk-in) Same day 03/11/2011
YL Received 04/07/2011
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Well, good for you! My husband's case doesn't have any updates online. So it looks like it's going to take a while :(
 

Well, good for you! My husband's case doesn't have any updates online. So it looks like it's going to take a while :([/QUOTE]


Your local field Office must have a lot of applicants waiting adjudications of their cases ...
Good Luck
 
Just a quick update....

I have called USCIS today and found out that an IL was generated and will be sent out today for an interview date of 05/16/2011

Here is my timeline:

N-400 Submitted 02/07/2011 (Phoenix Lock-box)
Check cashed 02/10/2011
NOA received 02/12/2011
Priority date 02/09/2011
Biometrics Notice Received 03/11/2011
Biometrics done (Walk-in) Same day 03/11/2011
YL Received 04/07/2011
ID 05/16/2011
 
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marklivinglarge said:
Just a quick update....

I have called USCIS today and found out that an IL was generated and will be sent out today for an interview date of 05/16/2011

Here is my timeline:

N-400 Submitted 02/07/2011 (Phoenix Lock-box)
Check cashed 02/10/2011
NOA received 02/12/2011
Priority date 02/09/2011
Biometrics Notice Received 03/11/2011
Biometrics done (Walk-in) Same day 03/11/2011
YL Received 04/07/2011
ID 05/16/2011
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Wow, CONGRATS!!! Did you call 1-800 number?
Also, I was wondering if they always change status online with every step of the way or, for example, it can remain unchagned but the IL will be send out anyway? I'm just curious if it has any sense to check case status online.

And one more question - do you know if you'll have oath ceremony the same day you have your interview? I know that it depends on the office, but I have no idea how I can check it.
 
2much2handle said:
Wow, CONGRATS!!! Did you call 1-800 number?
Also, I was wondering if they always change status online with every step of the way or, for example, it can remain unchanged but the IL will be send out anyway? I'm just curious if it has any sense to check case status online.

And one more question - do you know if you'll have oath ceremony the same day you have your interview? I know that it depends on the office, but I have no idea how I can check it.
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Thanks ... YES I called the 800 Number and Bugged the living hell out of them. in order for the USCIS representative to transfer you to a higher officer with more info about your case, just try to tell them that your receipt number is missing a digit/number and the online case status does not give you any info.... and since they don't have access to sensitive info, they would have to escalate your call to an officer ... then when that officer answers the call, ask about where your case is ...he/she should be able to tell you what the problem is, if any...... play smart with them if u wanna get somewhere ... :eek:)

USCIS does not always change the status online ... only the first 3 steps, from the time your application was accepted until your case gets transferred to a local office for an interview ..... and then it gets stuck ... does not move ...

offices are different, some of them offer the same day oath ceremony. I know Seattle does give applicants that option ...

There is only one way to check if your local field office offer a same day oath ceremony ... make an info-pass appointment, and go ask an officer in person about it.

Good Luck
 
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marklivinglarge said:
Thanks ... YES I called the 800 Number and Bugged the living hell out of them. in order for the USCIS representative to transfer you to a higher officer with more info about your case, just try to tell them that your receipt number is missing a digit/number and the online case status does not give you any info.... and since they don't have access to sensitive info, they would have to escalate your call to an officer ... then when that officer answers the call, ask about where your case is ...he/she should be able to tell you what the problem is, if any...... play smart with them if u wanna get somewhere ... :eek:)

USCIS does not always change the status online ... only the first 3 steps, from the time your application was accepted until your case gets transferred to a local office for an interview ..... and then it gets stuck ... does not move ...

offices are different, some of them offer the same day oath ceremony. I know Seattle does give applicants that option ...

There is only one way to check if your local field office offer a same day oath ceremony ... make an info-pass appointment, and go ask an officer in person about it.

Good Luck
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Thanks for the answer! Well, for my husband it's still on "Initial Review" or something like that. It still says that they sent out FP letter even though he had FP done almost 1 month ago. It looks like we'll have to make a call on Monday =/ Thank you for all "instructions" on how do to that! ;)

marklivinglarge said:
EVERYONE !!!! CHECK OUT THIS LINK FOR TIMELINES OF APPLICANTS FROM DIFFERENT CITIES AND STATES.... very helpful ...
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Very interesting link :) It looks like Detroit is way behind...
 
2much2handle said:
Thanks for the answer! Well, for my husband it's still on "Initial Review" or something like that. It still says that they sent out FP letter even though he had FP done almost 1 month ago. It looks like we'll have to make a call on Monday =/ Thank you for all "instructions" on how do to that! ;)



Very interesting link :) It looks like Detroit is way behind...
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Actually if looked closely, Detroit is not that bad, it only took a 36 days from Fingerprints to the Interview letter, and that's just about USCIS's normal processing time..... people in Detroit are doing OK compare to Other cities Such as NY or DC .

Most USCIS offices in major cities with concentrated immigrants take longer than usual..........

GOOD LUCK
 
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Light at the end of the tunnel... :)

12/28/2010 - Mailed N 400 to Arizona
1/3/2011 - Application Arrived
1/5/2011 - Check Cashed
1/8/2011 - NOA (797-c) recieved
1/18/2011 - signed up on website for SMS and EMail Update
1/19/2011 - SMS that FP appt was mailed
1/22/2011 - FP Appt Letter Recieved
1/27/2011 - FP Walk in - Successful
2/2/2011 - FP Appt.. (Originally scheduled)
4/5/2011 - Status Changed from Initial Review to Interview/Testing
4/9/2011 - Interview Letter arrived
5/16/2011 - Interview Scheduled..

Does anyone know if its ok to bring a child to the waiting room ?
 
gemustafa said:
Light at the end of the tunnel... :)

12/28/2010 - Mailed N 400 to Arizona
1/3/2011 - Application Arrived
1/5/2011 - Check Cashed
1/8/2011 - NOA (797-c) recieved
1/18/2011 - signed up on website for SMS and EMail Update
1/19/2011 - SMS that FP appt was mailed
1/22/2011 - FP Appt Letter Recieved
1/27/2011 - FP Walk in - Successful
2/2/2011 - FP Appt.. (Originally scheduled)
4/5/2011 - Status Changed from Initial Review to Interview/Testing
4/9/2011 - Interview Letter arrived
5/16/2011 - Interview Scheduled..

Does anyone know if its OK to bring a child to the waiting room ?
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It's OK to bring your child to the Waiting room, but I don't think the officer will let you take your child to the office when being interviewed .....
 
gemustafa said:
Light at the end of the tunnel... :)

12/28/2010 - Mailed N 400 to Arizona
1/3/2011 - Application Arrived
1/5/2011 - Check Cashed
1/8/2011 - NOA (797-c) recieved
1/18/2011 - signed up on website for SMS and EMail Update
1/19/2011 - SMS that FP appt was mailed
1/22/2011 - FP Appt Letter Recieved
1/27/2011 - FP Walk in - Successful
2/2/2011 - FP Appt.. (Originally scheduled)
4/5/2011 - Status Changed from Initial Review to Interview/Testing
4/9/2011 - Interview Letter arrived
5/16/2011 - Interview Scheduled..

Does anyone know if its ok to bring a child to the waiting room ?
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Nice progress! I do have a question for you : Did you receive the YL (yellow letter)?
 
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