Philadelphia PA - N-400 Timeline

akapoor said:
Sure, Will do. So far no news from them. My case never appeared online. So, expect for calling them and finding any update, I have no other choice. Anyone, who PD is in Nov 2007? Any updates please?

Thanks,
Akapoor
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Philly is one of the slowest DOs. I am not sure if they have yet covered the July 2007 surge. I don't mean to sound discouraging, but a PD of Nov 2007 may still have quite a way to go.

Do you know of anyone on here or in real whose PD is after July 2007 and who has got their interview letter? That would be some sort of an indicator.

RN
 
Hello All.

Checked the processing time for Philly DO. It is April 14th 2007. :( Doesnt seem to make sense, did they move back? Hoping that it show something meaningful by t'rrow. Does anyone here(whose PD is June/July/Aug 2007) recieve interview letter?

Thanks,
Akapoor
 
Does USCIS ever make sense?

Well, my priority date is 3/15/2007 and still no IL yet. If this going back trend continues, it may actually reach my priority date once again:D
 
au071 said:
Does USCIS ever make sense?

Well, my priority date is 3/15/2007 and still no IL yet. If this going back trend continues, it may actually reach my priority date once again:D
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Did you call (or InfoPass) USCIS and ask if your namecheck has been cleared? Just wondering.
 
Still waiting... There's a class-action lawsuit pending in the Eastern PA district federal court in Philly about name-check delays. That's my only hope for the moment.
 
Update on my case

Hi All,

I called USCIS and then spoke to second level of support since my case does NOt appear online. He told me the specific dates that my background check was complete (6th Feb 2008).My PD is Nov 2007.
So, he said that the file is still in Vermont, waiting for Philly DO to request the file for scheduling the interview. He said, technically I cld have interview t;rrow provided Philly DO schedules the interview.

I asked him why the dates went back on the processing times on USCIS website, he explained that it cld happen either because of the two cases.

1. Box of files for April went missing and then they later found it.
2. Either some of applications which were struck in the name check got cleared and hence the need to work on those applications first.

Anyways, nothing new except the date when my file was completed.
So, still a loooooooong way to go......

Please someone whose PD is before me, share the experiences.

Thanks,
AKapoor
 
akapoor said:
Hi All,

I called USCIS and then spoke to second level of support since my case does NOt appear online. He told me the specific dates that my background check was complete (6th Feb 2008).My PD is Nov 2007.
So, he said that the file is still in Vermont, waiting for Philly DO to request the file for scheduling the interview. He said, technically I cld have interview t;rrow provided Philly DO schedules the interview.

I asked him why the dates went back on the processing times on USCIS website, he explained that it cld happen either because of the two cases.

1. Box of files for April went missing and then they later found it.
2. Either some of applications which were struck in the name check got cleared and hence the need to work on those applications first.

Anyways, nothing new except the date when my file was completed.
So, still a loooooooong way to go......

Please someone whose PD is before me, share the experiences.

Thanks,
AKapoor
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My bet is on the second answer since old name checks are being cleared now and scheduled for interviews.
 
Hi Bobsmyth,

Did you call USCIS to find out abt the status of ur application? Like whether your name check is cleared etc?
 
akapoor said:
Hi All,

I called USCIS and then spoke to second level of support since my case does NOt appear online. He told me the specific dates that my background check was complete (6th Feb 2008).My PD is Nov 2007.
So, he said that the file is still in Vermont, waiting for Philly DO to request the file for scheduling the interview. He said, technically I cld have interview t;rrow provided Philly DO schedules the interview.

I asked him why the dates went back on the processing times on USCIS website, he explained that it cld happen either because of the two cases.

1. Box of files for April went missing and then they later found it.
2. Either some of applications which were struck in the name check got cleared and hence the need to work on those applications first.

Anyways, nothing new except the date when my file was completed.
So, still a loooooooong way to go......

Please someone whose PD is before me, share the experiences.

Thanks,
AKapoor
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My personal theory is that Philly DO simply does not have enough resources to conduct interviews in a timely fashion. In fact, they are VERY SERIOUSLY understaffed.

Interview delays are caused at the DO level everywhere, not just in Philly.

Other DOs at least seem to have some stray 2008 cases being called for interviews. But Philly seems to be just totally quiet. No interviews at all to report in quite some time. I hope they speed up real soon.
 
They lost a few cases recently in Eastern PA district court, my guess they are dedicating all their resources to inverview the plaintiffs of these cases :D
 
akapoor said:
Hi Bobsmyth,

Did you call USCIS to find out abt the status of ur application? Like whether your name check is cleared etc?
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Yes, I called again today..my case is still in queue waiting for available interview at DO. Also, I was previously told my case has passed all name checks back on Jan 30, a few days after I did FP.
The IO today suggested I call back again in mid-May for another update. My prediction is that I'll receive my IL sometime beginning of May for a July interview. Let's see how that pans out.
 
realnewbie said:
My personal theory is that Philly DO simply does not have enough resources to conduct interviews in a timely fashion. In fact, they are VERY SERIOUSLY understaffed.

Interview delays are caused at the DO level everywhere, not just in Philly.

Other DOs at least seem to have some stray 2008 cases being called for interviews. But Philly seems to be just totally quiet. No interviews at all to report in quite some time. I hope they speed up real soon.
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What I wonder is why they don't schedule interviews more than 3 months in advance.In reality, they could go ahead and schedule interviews 1 year in advance instead of making the service centers wait for an available date in the next 3 months at the DO. At least that way you can give applicants some hope and let them get on with their lives instead of making them anxiously wait for months on end.
 
Bobsmyth said:
What I wonder is why they don't schedule interviews more than 3 months in advance.In reality, they could go ahead and schedule interviews 1 year in advance instead of making the service centers wait for an available date in the next 3 months at the DO. At least that way you can give applicants some hope and let them get on with their lives instead of making them anxiously wait for months on end.
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Dear sir, noble thoughts, but these kind of things would only happen if they were genuinely interested in helping applicants from all angles, in addition to reducing backlog. But who has this kind of desire to help?

The least I would expect is a regular and accurate processing update from USCIS. Now that the congressional heat has died down, I don't think they have any burning need to go out of their way. They will do what they want, when they want and at their own sweet pace.
 
Did anyone having Philly as DO had been scheduled for interview lately? Did anyone recieve interview letters recently?
I agree, it wld be so nice if they cld schedule an interview atleast three months ahead. This cld help ppl plan their international trips apart from the endless wait and checking the mail boxes everyday.
 
Lucky you, still waiting for name check to clear. (Priority date 3/15/2007).

Finishing up the wom lawsuit papers; hopefully will get it done this weekend and file it next week.
 
Thanks GoPhilly. Please do post your Interview Experiences. Is your interview at 1600 CallowHill Street in Philadelphia?

Thanks again,
akapoor
 
Just starting

I am just starting out. Hey, the new fingerprint facility on Drummond street is great - in and out in 10 minutes. Lots of parking and easy to get to.
 
jancdn said:
I am just starting out. Hey, the new fingerprint facility on Drummond street is great - in and out in 10 minutes. Lots of parking and easy to get to.
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Welcome! Please do provide updates as you get them. I'm about to begin the process myself.

Good luck with your processing!

Regards.
 
I too was impresses with the ASC at Crummond street. I hope now philly DO speeds up processing so I can vote in Nov.
 
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