N-400 from Service Center to Lockbox - NEW USCIS PROCESS

einuj somar said:
Thanks for the reply, Punjabi1 ! I am really hoping they would do that. What I am worried about is it has been 2 weeks already. All the other people here in the thread who mailed to a Service Center only took a few days for the application to be forwarded to a Lockbox. And 2 weeks is quite normal to get finger printing notice.
I just hope they still forward mails even after Jan 22.
If there's only a way to find out where my application is right now... sigh :(
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Call them up and say it has been more than 30 days and you havent heard back - they will transfer you to 2nd lv IO, all they need is your A# to check the status of your file. let us know the outcome
 
Nino77,

Have you received anything as yet? I spoke to a II level IO today and she told me my app is still being processed and has not been scheduled for an interview as yet. Hopefully soon. I am hoping it happens soon since I have to travel international for a project for 1 mth and have been putting it off till my app gets processed.

Regards,

mnq_n400.

nino77 said:
Spoke to a 2nd Level IO this afternoon - I was driving home and got stuck in traffic so I decided to call and check on my case since I was bored :D -
The IO told me they placed me in the Q for an interview this morning 2/13 which is 30 days from my FP notice date.

Like many of you read on my postings - my name check was pending for almost 2 years when I got my GC so I asked him - does that mean my name check was cleared. he said I can't answer that question but we need to get background checks done before we place people for an interview. I was like HECK YEAH.

Now its all up to Memphis to request my file - I wish I could bug them some how but I can't so I will be calling the 1800# again next Friday :D
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mnq_n400 said:
Nino77,

Have you received anything as yet? I spoke to a II level IO today and she told me my app is still being processed and has not been scheduled for an interview as yet. Hopefully soon. I am hoping it happens soon since I have to travel international for a project for 1 mth and have been putting it off till my app gets processed.

Regards,

mnq_n400.
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mnq_n400,

I Called today so I could give you the most recent update - its still the same, in Q for interview since Feb 13, but this officer was a little nicer than the other one and he told me the my fbi name check was cleared as of Feb 3rd. and the status is request initial interview - He said it depends on Memphis, my do, on how fast will I get an IL.

Did you ask if your name check was cleared?
 
Nino77,

I asked but she just replied that everything is progressing smoothly. I asked about the name check again but she wouldnt say anything. I am going to give it a few more days and then maybe call again next week to see if i get someone else.

Thanks,

mnq_n400.

nino77 said:
mnq_n400

I Called today so I could give you the most recent update - its still the same, in Q for interview since Feb 13, but this officer was a little nicer than the other one and he told me the my fbi name check was cleared as of Feb 3rd. and the status is request initial interview - He said it depends on Memphis, my do, on how fast will I get an IL.

Did you ask if your name check was cleared?
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Received interview letter today. The document checklist includes - 'Any evidence of Selective Service Registration' - is this doc check list a generic one that everyone gets? I don't have the SS letter yet - will request one by calling their number. One little curve-ball to all this, the interview is 2 days prior to my 5 year GC anniversary - I'm hoping that it won't be an issue.
 
UscIn2009 said:
Received interview letter today. The document checklist includes - 'Any evidence of Selective Service Registration' - is this doc check list a generic one that everyone gets? I don't have the SS letter yet - will request one by calling their number. One little curve-ball to all this, the interview is 2 days prior to my 5 year GC anniversary - I'm hoping that it won't be an issue.
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UscIn2009 - congras on your IL - any change to the online status or LUD?

Thanks
 
Thanks nino77 and Why-R2! I had no idea that they would process the FP and name check so quickly - I had applied 90 days prior to my 5 yr date (March 26th), thinking I could be done with the wait time - was never expecting that it would happen so fast that the interview is two days prior to March 26th...hoping that it'll all be ok. Checked with a few people and they said interview can be prior to 5 yr GC date, only the oath ceremony needs to be after 5 yrs of GC.

Nino77 - I didn't see any change in the Last Update Date, was maniacally monitoring just that looking at everyone's experience with the date change prior to getting the IL - good luck with your IL - should be on it's way.

Why-R2, yes, was very fast. Good luck with your processing and IL!
 
UscIn2009 said:
Thanks nino77 and Why-R2! I had no idea that they would process the FP and name check so quickly - I had applied 90 days prior to my 5 yr date (March 26th), thinking I could be done with the wait time - was never expecting that it would happen so fast that the interview is two days prior to March 26th...hoping that it'll all be ok. Checked with a few people and they said interview can be prior to 5 yr GC date, only the oath ceremony needs to be after 5 yrs of GC.

Nino77 - I didn't see any change in the Last Update Date, was maniacally monitoring just that looking at everyone's experience with the date change prior to getting the IL - good luck with your IL - should be on it's way.

Why-R2, yes, was very fast. Good luck with your processing and IL!
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Thanks for the update - Don't worry, ONLY the oath date has to be after 5 yrs of GC which seems to be taking about 2 months, you will be fine.

Would you mind sharing the IL notice date?
Thanks
 
Glad to share the info. The notice date on the IL is Feb 11th, 2009. I originally had my FP on Feb 10th, but did a 'walk-in' on Feb 7th.
 
nino77 said:
Call them up and say it has been more than 30 days and you havent heard back - they will transfer you to 2nd lv IO, all they need is your A# to check the status of your file. let us know the outcome
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Thanks for the reply Nino !

I mailed my application only last Feb 2. It has only been a little over 2 weeks. I'm just worried because I sent to a Service Center rather than to a Lockbox and I haven't got any indication yet that my application has been received. But you're right, I should call them - do you have the number ?

Thanks, again !
 
einuj somar said:
Thanks for the reply Nino !

I mailed my application only last Feb 2. It has only been a little over 2 weeks. I'm just worried because I sent to a Service Center rather than to a Lockbox and I haven't got any indication yet that my application has been received. But you're right, I should call them - do you have the number ?

Thanks, again !
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1-800-375-5283
Then press 1-2-3
its a small lie (I prefer to call it a trick) when u say its been more than 30 days. If they had given us a better system to check our cases we would have never done it. Oh well... Let us know what you find out
 
Nino77,

You are right. I dont think its a lie cause there is no other way to get accurate info from them. I called the 800 # again today and asked them point blank if my name check was cleared but was told its still in process hence the cause of the delay. I am hoping it gets cleared soon. Keep us updated.

Regards,

mnq_n400

nino77 said:
1-800-375-5283
Then press 1-2-3
its a small lie (I prefer to call it a trick) when u say its been more than 30 days. If they had given us a better system to check our cases we would have never done it. Oh well... Let us know what you find out
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Folks, I finally got an indication that my application has been received - My check was cashed ! Hopefully I will receive NOA soon.
Thanks again to those who replied to my concern ! <Nino> looks like I don't have to call them just yet.
I'll keep you guys posted.

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02/02/2009 N-400 mailed to TSC :confused: (should be the lockbox !!!) :eek:
02/19/2009 Check cashed :eek:
 
... And yesterday I finally got my NOA letter in the mail ! Ok, I'm not worried anymore...
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02/02/2009 N-400 mailed to TSC :confused: (should be the lockbox !!!) :eek:
02/19/2009 Check cashed :eek:
02/21/2009 I-797C, NOA received :cool:; details as follow :
Received/Priority Date 02/05/2009
Notice Date 02/17/2009
 
I just returned today from my overseas trip and to my surprise :eek::eek::eek: I got the IL on the mail.:eek::eek::eek: I just hope the FBI name check is clear for good - it took nearly 3 years with the green card. I hope by the time I have the interview the officer won't say that the name check hasn't clear yet...:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Nevertheless, so far I am impressed with the new process...
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D/O: Chicago, IL
12/29/2008: N-400 Sent to NSC
12/31/2008: N-400 forwarded to Phoenix, AZ Lockbox
01/05/2009: N-400 Received
01/05/2009: Priority Date
01/09/2009: Check Cashed
01/12/2009: NOA Received
01/20/2009: FP Letter Received
01/29/2009: FP Appointment
01/29/2009: FP Completed
02/14/2009: Interview Letter
04/22/2009: Interview Date
xx/xx/xxxx: Oath Letter
xx/xx/xxxx: Oath Date
 
mundowise said:
I just returned today from my overseas trip and to my surprise :eek::eek::eek: I got the IL on the mail.:eek::eek::eek: I just hope the FBI name check is clear for good - it took nearly 3 years with the green card. I hope by the time I have the interview the officer won't say that the name check hasn't clear yet...:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Nevertheless, so far I am impressed with the new process...
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D/O: Chicago, IL
12/29/2008: N-400 Sent to NSC
12/31/2008: N-400 forwarded to Phoenix, AZ Lockbox
01/05/2009: N-400 Received
01/05/2009: Priority Date
01/09/2009: Check Cashed
01/12/2009: NOA Received
01/20/2009: FP Letter Received
01/29/2009: FP Appointment
01/29/2009: FP Completed
02/14/2009: Interview Letter
04/22/2009: Interview Date
xx/xx/xxxx: Oath Letter
xx/xx/xxxx: Oath Date
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Congras on your IL - I am still waiting on mine :(
 
Nino77: i called FBI last week regarding status of my FP. they successfully sent back my FP resuts to USCIS same day.
Now tell me how u able to talk with 2nd level I/O at USCIS. Is there any number or Trick ?? what specific question should i ask them ??
i will give them a call later this week or by next week!!


Punjabi1


nino77 said:
Congras on your IL - I am still waiting on mine :(
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Punjabi1 said:
Nino77: i called FBI last week regarding status of my FP. they successfully sent back my FP resuts to USCIS same day.
Now tell me how u able to talk with 2nd level I/O at USCIS. Is there any number or Trick ?? what specific question should i ask them ??
i will give them a call later this week or by next week!!


Punjabi1
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Its easy - just call the 1800# - press 1,2,3 then customer service rep will answer and read a script of questions and you answer yes/no ( all will be no if I remember correctly) then you say I sent my N-400 to TSC more than 30 days ago and never got NOA. thats all, they will have to transfer you right then. once you get to a 2nd level I/O just ask about the status of your case and they will ask for your A#, dob, etc..
done.
 
thank you nino.......will call them soon

nino77 said:
Its easy - just call the 1800# - press 1,2,3 then customer service rep will answer and read a script of questions and you answer yes/no ( all will be no if I remember correctly) then you say I sent my N-400 to TSC more than 30 days ago and never got NOA. thats all, they will have to transfer you right then. once you get to a 2nd level I/O just ask about the status of your case and they will ask for your A#, dob, etc..
done.
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