Los Angeles, CA - N-400 Timeline

12/28/2010 - Mailed N 400
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 - Got SMS Mesg indicating that Finger Printing Appt has been mailed..
 
12/28/2010 - Mailed N 400
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
2/2/2011 - FP Appt..
 
Just wondering, is it possible to do a walk- in for Finger Printing prior to your appointment date ? What is the process for doing this, and are there any down sides ??
 
gemustafa said:
Just wondering, is it possible to do a walk- in for Finger Printing prior to your appointment date ? What is the process for doing this, and are there any down sides ??
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Go there early in the morning, 20 minutes before they open, be there the first person in the line. Don't start the conversation that you can't come to your own appointment. If they ask you, then explain. I did that twice and was successful the second time.
I don't believe there's any downside.
good luck!
 
Walk in successful

12/28/2010 - Mailed N 400
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.. (as scheduled)
 
Where is the best place to make an inquiry ?

So its coming up on 1 month after FP, and no change in status, no forwarding to the Local Office.. (Los Angeles). Is it better to call or to request an email inquiry on status ?

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)
2/26/2011 - Waiting and Waiting and Waiting..

Seems like it should have been transfered to the office already.. Where is the best place to originate an inquiry ? Calling, by Email or Infopass ??
 
I would wait another week or two, I know the waiting is hard but it not that past due. The FP are usually cleared in 48 hrs, if there was a FP problem and you need to do a retake, they will send you a letter, or you maybe clear and they are waiting for the LA DO to have space to give you a date and then transfer your case. I think you can only call not email, but they are just going to tell you to wait and see what you get in the mail. Going early for the FP does not speed things up, it goes by the date you were scheduled for.
 
hey guys.

New to the forum. Hoping that someone has some insight. Received my GC on 08-26-2006. Planning on applying for Citizenship on 05-28-2011 (precisely 90 days ahead of the 5 Years as a permanent resident). My application would process through the Los Angeles DO. Seems like the LA DO applications are being processed in about 4-5 months (based on the history in the last couple of posts). Does anyone know if my application (90 days in advance of 5 years) would follow the same pattern assuming no complications or are there steps that the DO will not act upon until I complete my full 5 years i.e. 08-26-2011.

Thanks for your insight

Cheers
 
anelwsu said:
hey guys.

New to the forum. Hoping that someone has some insight. Received my GC on 08-26-2006. Planning on applying for Citizenship on 05-28-2011 (precisely 90 days ahead of the 5 Years as a permanent resident). My application would process through the Los Angeles DO. Seems like the LA DO applications are being processed in about 4-5 months (based on the history in the last couple of posts). Does anyone know if my application (90 days in advance of 5 years) would follow the same pattern assuming no complications or are there steps that the DO will not act upon until I complete my full 5 years i.e. 08-26-2011.

Thanks for your insight

Cheers
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I think for the moment you should assume that it will follow the same pattern.

The only step the DO will not do or defer is granting approval of your application before the completion of your 5 years. Assume for e.g. that your interview happens 2 or 3 weeks before your 5 year anniversary. The actual approval will only be granted on or after 08-26-2011.

For your benefit, here is one such example from the San Francisco tracker:
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?183801-N-400-San-Francisco-timeline&p=2248145#post2248145

I think it is great that you are planning ahead.
 
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What is the best number to call to find out what is happening with my application ? is it 800-375-5283 ??

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)
3/18/2011 - Waiting and Waiting and Waiting..
 
gemustafa said:
What is the best number to call to find out what is happening with my application ? is it 800-375-5283 ??

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)
3/18/2011 - Waiting and Waiting and Waiting..
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Yes, that is the right number. I called them again on March 18 and they told me to just keep on waiting as my application is already in queue for the next available appointment for interview. Apparently the Los Angeles DO is really swamped with applicants these days...

Dec 8 - mailed N400 to Phoenix AZ lockbox
Dec 10 - delivery confirmation by USPS
Dec 14 - check cashed
Dec 15 = email/text notification by USCIS of received application with receipt number
Dec 17 - received NOA in mail; PD Dec 10
Dec 20 - online status on USCIS website updated to RFE mailed on December 20, 2010
Dec. 28 - FP notice in mail (Jan 10, 2011 appointment)
Feb. 7 - received YL in mail asking me to bring Driver's License to the interview
 
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I applied same month with u and waiting a news after FP. I called them and they said I need to wait and the process in Los Angeles area is up to 5 months. They do not give you any more information
 
Yay! My online status finally changed to "Testing and Interview". It's been a long wait!

Dec 8 - mailed N400 to Phoenix AZ lockbox DO: Los Angeles
Dec 10 - delivery confirmation by USPS
Dec 14 - check cashed
Dec 15 = email/text notification by USCIS of received application with receipt number
Dec 17 - received NOA in mail; PD Dec 10
Dec 20 - online status on USCIS website updated to RFE mailed on December 20, 2010
Dec. 28 - FP notice in mail (Jan 10, 2011 appointment)
Jan 7 - walk-in fingerprint
Feb. 7 - received YL in mail asking me to bring Driver's License to the interview
March 22 - online case status updated to "Testing and Interview"
 
Interview letter received today Interview date on May 3, 2011 at 7:45 am at Los Angeles. Have to study for the civic test NOW!
 
Los Angeles timeline

LOS ANGELES:

02-22-2011: N400 mailed to Phoenix, AZ
02-24-2011: N400 received and priority date
02-28-2011: check cashed
03-03-2011: NOA received by mail
03-18-2011: FP letter received by mail
04-12-2011: FP appointment
05-31-2011: case status changed to testing + interview
 
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Los Angeles, CA

I also applied Re-Entry Permit along with my N-400 and I received a separate FP notice letter scheduling me on 04/21/2011. I really hope they will let me get both my finger prints done on 04/12 so I don't have to go back there again. Security guards at South El Monte ASC are mean so I'm not hopeful that they will let me have my fingerprints done at the same time. I really need to get either my PP or Re-Entry before the end of July as I need to travel abroad. Otherwise, I'll be wasting my air ticket and my approved vacation hours :eek:
Does anyone know which one I will be receiving first?

Los Angeles, CA

N-400 Sent: 03/10/2011
Application Received: 03/14/2011
Check Cashed: 03/17/2011
NoA Letter Received: 03/18/2011
FP Appointment Letter Received: 03/28/2011
FP Appointment Date: 04/12/2011
FP Walk-In Attempted: 03/29/2011 (DENIED) :mad:
FP Done: 04/12/2011 (as Scheduled)
Interview Letter Received: 05/13/2011
Interview Date: 06/21/2011
Interview Done:
Oath Letter Received:
Oath Ceremony Date:

I've got both my fingerprints done, actually, staffs inside are friendly. I had to do my N-400 FP on 12th & I-131 on 13th. Now, it's time to wait...
 
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