Chicago IL - N-400 Timeline

[N400_NameCheck]

I am not sure the status changes after the interview is done. If the status had changed, I would have received an email.

I am sure the problem is resolved now. Your letters must be on the way too.

Yes, hopefully. I called USCIS customer service# earlier today and the guy seemed very courteous & understanding. He did say that the status on the web site may not be up to date. USCIS can save a lot of money if they provide up to date status (at least 24 hrs is reasonable) & more details of where the process is at.

The standard response is however case is within processing times, wait at least 90 days before getting worried.

 

[indo79]

Just a quick post on my timeline

Single person applying for N400
GC received on June 17, 2005
Fedex N400 to PHX on March 18th, 2010
Priority Date is March 19th, 2010
FP Date is April 28th, 2010
Received IL on May 5th
ID is June 24th

 

[baikal3]

Just a quick post on my timeline

Single person applying for N400
GC received on June 17, 2005
Fedex N400 to PHX on March 18th, 2010
Priority Date is March 19th, 2010
FP Date is April 28th, 2010
Received IL on May 5th
ID is June 24th

You do realize that there are 31 days in May and in March, right? And that you can submit an N-400 application at most 90 days (NOT 3 months!) before satisfying the continuous residency requirement?
It looks to me like you are really pushing it with the 90 days rule and may get burned if it turns out that you submitted the application 1 day too early. E.g. I don't know if USCIS looks at the signature date on N-400 or on the received date when applying the 90 days rule.

 

[indo79]

You do realize that there are 31 days in May and in March, right? And that you can submit an N-400 application at most 90 days (NOT 3 months!) before satisfying the continuous residency requirement?
It looks to me like you are really pushing it with the 90 days rule and may get burned if it turns out that you submitted the application 1 day too early. E.g. I don't know if USCIS looks at the signature date on N-400 or on the received date when applying the 90 days rule.

Thank you very much for your attention to detail. I am pushing it. if they are going to reject me because I
sent it right on the dot of 90 days, so be it.

So far no issues, I am a risk taker even if you are not

 

[aonflux]

Proud Citizen!!
Applied for passport via expedited service.
Thanks everyone! And good luck!

 

[sjab]

Hello;

I have the following case with me and it is taking so some time after doing my interview:


Permanent Resident since 1/30/2005, Chicago DO
N400 Sent by Fedex: 12/10/2009
Priority Date: 12/20/2009
FP Date: 01/16/2010
YL: 02/16/2010 ( PhotoID)
IL: 02/7/2010 ;
ID: 04/14/2010 "can not make decsion"
OD:?

I getting a little bit concern about case? the online case status did not change yet, how could i know my status?

Thanking you.

 

[madh4]

Hello;

ID: 04/14/2010 "can not make decsion"
OD:?

I getting a little bit concern about case? the online case status did not change yet, how could i know my status?

Thanking you.

In couple of days you would be completing 30 days since interview. You can take an Infopass and check what is the progress/ problem. There are others like you who had interview on 04/14/2010 at Chicago with "decision cannot be made" cases. I would like to request them also to try Infopass. Please post results after Infopass . Will be of help to people like me who had interview on 04/21/2010.

 

[sjab]

In couple of days you would be completing 30 days since interview. You can take an Infopass and check what is the progress/ problem. There are others like you who had interview on 04/14/2010 at Chicago with "decision cannot be made" cases. I would like to request them also to try Infopass. Please post results after Infopass . Will be of help to people like me who had interview on 04/21/2010.

When i go to Info pass appointment , do i meet the imigration officer who interview me? or any body else?

 

[jiya7800]

Interview on 5/10...Here was what i told....

1. If you do a Name change - oath has to be at the Court House and is Administered by Judge, Court has published schedule till 5/13 only. (Wait and watch - Summer vacations!, Judges have Kids too)
2. Some of the applicants who did not do name change were accomodated on the same day oath at the 101 W Congress Building.

For infopass at the Chicago office there is open window, i think you can walk in at the window to get information.

Cheers

 

[jiya7800]

Chicago Oath Letter Tracker

Interview on 5/10...Here was what i told....

1. If you do a Name change - oath has to be at the Court House and is Administered by Judge, Court has published schedule till 5/13 only. (Wait and watch - Summer vacations!, Judges have Kids too)
2. Some of the applicants who did not do name change were accomodated on the same day oath at the 101 W Congress Building.

For infopass at the Chicago office there is open window, i think you can walk in at the window to get information.

Cheers

Any Chicago members recently received Oath Letter ? Interview May-10-2010 Waiting for Oath letter...

 

[tekitisy]

The online case status is pretty out dated. It is set to "Testing & Interview" indicating that I will be notified of the interview even 2 weeks after actually passing the interview.

My interview went exactly the same but in a different DO (Hartford, CT), please see my thread: 290371 (not allowing me to post the URL), "Hartford CT - N-400 Timeline", page 4

Thanks for sharing your experience.....

 

[Jchicago]

Any Luck?

Hi all
Just checking if any of you who are also on the same boat where decision could not be made due to a missing name check result, have heard or done anything!

Best,

 

[fina]

No nothing yet for my case.

My interview was on 4/21/10.
I think somebody mentioned in this forum that it was supposed to take about 2 weeks to complete the name check. However, the immigration officer who interviewed me repeatedly told me that she cannot give me how long it may take to complete the name check. Somebody mentioned regarding using the infopass process to get an update on our case. Is it worthwhile? What is the process? Or should we just call them to get an update?
Thanks!

 

[sjab]

i am in the same boat
MY interview was on 4/14/2010, and until now i did not receive the oath letter. may be we should wait and see. i will keep everyone update.

 

[jiya7800]

For infopass at the Chicago office there is open window, i think you can walk in at the window to get information.

 

[lkhanafer]

Almost done I did my interview this morning....it was super fast. Here is my experience.

I live in Elgin so I decided to take the train to downtown so I don't have to fight the morning traffic. I took the 6:08 am train and was at Chicago Union Station around 7:20 am. I had some time to burn, my appointment wasn't till at 9:05, so decided to walked over to Starbucks located on Dearborn and Harrison, which is right next to the Chicago DO. Had breakfast and coffee, and took some time to review my application.

Walked into the DO around 8:45, cleared security, and went up the elevator to the 3rd floor. On the 3rd floor I gave my interview appointment to the guy behind the glass window, he checked my name in his system then gave me a pager (interesting I felt like I am in a restaurant) that vibrates when it's your turn and asked me to set in seating area 2. Waited for about 10-15 min then my pager vibrated, a lady showed up from behind a closed door and called my name, I asked her if can wait because my attorney hadn't showed up yet she said fine. 5 minutes later my attorney showed up and at the same time they called my name again.

It was the same lady that called me the 1st time (extremely professional). She walked me back to her office, introduced her self, and sworn me to tell the truth and nothing but the truth. Asked me if I am ready for the exam, I said yes I got the 1st 6 question correct, then she moved into the reading and the writing test which was super trivial. The agent told me that I passed the test and moved into the N-400 application, she went over the application and verified the information section by section. Made me sign the application, sign my passport photos, and print my full name (including the middle name). After that she stamped approved on my application (YES!!). Asked me if next Thu is fine for the Oath Ceremony and I said yes. Then escorted me out and asked to wait for my oath appointment.

Sat in the waiting area for about 10-15 min and the guy from behind the glass window walked out, called my name, and handed me my oath appointment letter for Thu 5/27 8 a.m.

One more week and no more immigration YES!!!!

 

[madh4]

Almost done I did my interview this morning....it was super fast. Here is my experience.

Sat in the waiting area for about 10-15 min and the guy from behind the glass window walked out, called my name, and handed me my oath appointment letter for Thu 5/27 8 a.m.

One more week and no more immigration YES!!!!

Congratulations Ikhanafer. Any special reason you took a lawyer for interview?????

 

[lkhanafer]

Thanks madh4.

During the last 5 years I did lost of overseas travel (about 2.5 years of travel) for the company that I work for. I was concerned about that and I wanted to err on the safe side so I decide to hire a lawyer.

 

[jiya7800]

lkhanafer - Grate News.....Congratulations......
- Did you do a name chage..?

One good thing is you don't have to keep checking you Mail Box for oath letter every day.....Its fxxing painful......Almost there but still don't know when this will end....
Intervirew 5/10 - ( Actually saw the offficer put a approved stamp on the application)
Waiting for Oath Letter.....

 

[lkhanafer]

Thanks jiya7800. No I didn't do a name change. Hopefully you get your OL soon.

Anyone knows how long does the oath ceremony takes? I have a 12 o'clock appointment and wondering if I would be able to make it.