Ayo Mide
Jan 29, 2022
I-751 & N-400 Combi interview approved
I’m sharing my journey to becoming a US citizen on 01/28/22 to encourage those still anxiously waiting…
05/19/20 I-751 submitted to USCIS
06/12/20 Biometrics was reused
08/24/21 N-400 submitted to USCIS
08/30/21 Biometris reused
10/29/21 spouse filed for divorce
11/16/21 Got served by the sheriff department
11/17/21 Spouse voluntarily dismissed divorce case
12/23/21 Interview scheduled for 01/27/22
Recieved both I-751 & N-400 interview letters.
01/27/22 Both cases approved
01/28/22 Oath ceremony.
*My spouse was with me for my I-751 interview. I know the wait is usually excruciating to say the least. However, if your marriage is legitimate, you have nothing to fear nor worry about. God bless you all and may God grant you guys still waiting favor.
Naturalization
Application for Naturalization
Total Days: 619 days
Case
2020-05-19
2022-01-28
I-751
619 Days
N-400
157 Days
Potomac Service Center: I-751
National Benefits Center: N-400
Timeline Map
2020-05-19
I-751
Submission to USCIS
2020-06-12
I-751
D+24
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2021-08-24
N-400
D+462
Submission to USCIS
2021-08-30
N-400
D+468
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2021-12-23
N-400
D+583
Interview
2022-01-28
I-751
N-400
D+619
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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m aJan 29, 2022
congrats. I am going to file my n-400 next month, but my I-751 is still pending
Ayo MideJan 29, 2022
@ m a, I believe filing my N-400 helped expedite my I-751 process. i wish you all the best!
J TJan 29, 2022
Ayo oganlaaaaa oku orireeeeeeeeeee
Ayo MideJan 29, 2022
@James Tee, Iyan iyi 🙏🏾 adupe lowo Olorun.
kim AJan 29, 2022
congratulations Ayo, please what was the questions asked for I-751 interview
Ayo MideJan 29, 2022
@Kim A
1. How we met? and who asked for who’s number? When did we start dating? when did we move in together?
2. Who attended our court marriage?
3. Where did we get married? Marriage date?
4. Why did my spouse file for a divorce?
5. When did my spouse move out and moved back In? how did we settle our?
most importantly, I had all our docs from 2017 - 2022 printed out. Bank statements, lease, pictures, tax returns etc.
Dominica Molina AlonzoJan 30, 2022
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The Latest USCIS Processing Times
Up-to-date green card and naturalization processing times
“How long is too long?” when it comes to USCIS processing times?
“How long will it take?” and “Are we there yet?” are common questions when filing U.S. immigration forms, but U.S. authorities provide a way to get an answer.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the government agency responsible for processing green card and naturalization applications and other immigration forms, publishes and updates average processing times for 37 immigration forms, such as Form I-130, Form I-129F, or the N-400 naturalization form.
Using this information, you can identify whether your wait time is normal or if you should make a USCIS case inquiry. In addition, if you’re looking to apply for a specific visa, Boundless offers premium immigration support without the high price tag. Learn more about what we do to help.
In this guide:
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Wait Times for Green Cards
Using USCIS historic processing times data, you can see the trend line for your type of application to obtain a green card. Importantly, USCIS uses Fiscal Years (FY), which run from October 1 of the prior year through September 30 of the year described. For instance, FY 2021 would run from October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021.
Form I-130 (officially called the “Petition for Alien Relative”):
There is a net trend from FY 2017 until FY 2021 of increasing processing times, with an average increase of 1-2 months until FY 2021, where processing times average 10.2 months.
Form I-485 (“Application for Adjustment of Status”):
Family-based green card applications (in other words, immediate relatives or spouses of a U.S. citizen) have seen a significant increase in the processing time between FY 2017 and FY 2021, with FY 2021 processing times averaging 13 months. As of November 2021, the average time across all Field Offices is around 19 months. This backlog is largely due to the USCIS office closures amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Form I-131 (“Application for Travel Document – Advance Parole”):
Applications for advance parole saw a large increase in processing times, from 4.6 months in FY 2020 to 7.7 months in FY 2021.
Form I-765 (“Application for Employment Authorization Document”):
Applications for work permits saw an increase of processing times from 3.2 months in FY 2020 to 3.9 months in FY 2021.
Boundless makes it easy to complete your marriage green card application by turning all the required government forms into simple questions you can answer online — typically in under 2 hours, compared with days or weeks the traditional way. You’ll also get an independent immigration attorney who will review your entire application package and answer your questions — for no additional fee. Ready to start? Learn more, or get started today!
Wait Times for Naturalization Applications
Processing times for Form N-400 (officially called the “Application for Naturalization”) have increased significant between FY 2017 and FY 2021, with FY2021 processing times averaging 11.5 months. The spike in recent years is largely due to a naturalization application backlog. In addition, a recent report from Boundless found that the postponement of naturalization interviews and oath ceremonies due to the coronavirus pandemic led to a surge in wait times.
Understanding USCIS Processing Times
To handle the enormous volume of applications it rece
Dominica Molina AlonzoJan 30, 2022
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The Latest USCIS Processing Times
Up-to-date green card and naturalization processing times
“How long is too long?” when it comes to USCIS processing times?
“How long will it take?” and “Are we there yet?” are common questions when filing U.S. immigration forms, but U.S. authorities provide a way to get an answer.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the government agency responsible for processing green card and naturalization applications and other immigration forms, publishes and updates average processing times for 37 immigration forms, such as Form I-130, Form I-129F, or the N-400 naturalization form.
Using this information, you can identify whether your wait time is normal or if you should make a USCIS case inquiry. In addition, if you’re looking to apply for a specific visa, Boundless offers premium immigration support without the high price tag. Learn more about what we do to help.
In this guide:
Wait Times for Green Cards
Wait Times for Naturalization Applications
Understanding USCIS Processing Times
What To Do If You Think You’re Waiting Too Long
With Boundless your case just became simpler, thanks to the interface we use to guide you through everything you need to know — typically in under a couple of hours. We make it easy to complete your application. Learn more, or get started now.
Premium immigration support without the high price tag. Browse our services.
CHECK OUT SERVICES
Find the right visa for you
Wait Times for Green Cards
Using USCIS historic processing times data, you can see the trend line for your type of application to obtain a green card. Importantly, USCIS uses Fiscal Years (FY), which run from October 1 of the prior year through September 30 of the year described. For instance, FY 2021 would run from October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021.
Form I-130 (officially called the “Petition for Alien Relative”):
There is a net trend from FY 2017 until FY 2021 of increasing processing times, with an average increase of 1-2 months until FY 2021, where processing times average 10.2 months.
Form I-485 (“Application for Adjustment of Status”):
Family-based green card applications (in other words, immediate relatives or spouses of a U.S. citizen) have seen a significant increase in the processing time between FY 2017 and FY 2021, with FY 2021 processing times averaging 13 months. As of November 2021, the average time across all Field Offices is around 19 months. This backlog is largely due to the USCIS office closures amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Form I-131 (“Application for Travel Document – Advance Parole”):
Applications for advance parole saw a large increase in processing times, from 4.6 months in FY 2020 to 7.7 months in FY 2021.
Form I-765 (“Application for Employment Authorization Document”):
Applications for work permits saw an increase of processing times from 3.2 months in FY 2020 to 3.9 months in FY 2021.
Boundless makes it easy to complete your marriage green card application by turning all the required government forms into simple questions you can answer online — typically in under 2 hours, compared with days or weeks the traditional way. You’ll also get an independent immigration attorney who will review your entire application package and answer your questions — for no additional fee. Ready to start? Learn more, or get started today!
Wait Times for Naturalization Applications
Processing times for Form N-400 (officially called the “Application for Naturalization”) have increased significant between FY 2017 and FY 2021, with FY2021 processing times averaging 11.5 months. The spike in recent years is largely due to a naturalization application backlog. In addition, a recent report from Boundless found that the postponement of naturalization interviews and oath ceremonies due to the coronavirus pandemic led to a surge in wait times.
Understanding USCIS Processing Times
To handle the enormous volume of applications it rece
hadey adeJan 31, 2022
congratulations bro and what documents did you submit with your i751
Ayo MideJan 31, 2022
@Hadey Ade, thank you. All Copies
marriage certificate
lease(s)
IRS tax transcripts / tax returns
medical insurance
utility bills, phone bills
car insurance, life insurance.
pictures (I sent a whole lot of those lol)
Plus any documents to support the legitimacy of your marriage.
Dominica Molina AlonzoFeb 3, 2022
WASHINGTON— Yesterday, on the one-year anniversary of several executive orders (EOs) from the Biden-Harris administration aimed at restoring faith in our nation’s legal immigration system, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Ur M. Jaddou briefed national stakeholders on the agency’s efforts to implement these EOs. During this briefing, Director Jaddou and senior USCIS leadership shared policy and operational updates highlighting USCIS’ progress in responding to these executive orders.
Key Excerpts
“President Biden issued several executive orders and proclamations that impact all U.S. federal agencies involved in the immigration process. These EO’s seek to accomplish many things – but rooted in all of them is a firm and meaningful commitment to making the United States a stronger, more inclusive, and welcoming nation.”
“It doesn’t matter what benefit we are talking about or what you applied for, every single applicant who seeks a benefit from USCIS is entitled to a timely decision. USCIS is clear-eyed about this and we are taking important steps to ensure that we are addressing case processing times in a meaningful way and, although there is still much to do that will take time given our large backlog, we have made progress in key areas.”
“We hear you. We know those seeking our services need and deserve this commitment. We will continue working together to solidify our progress for the good of the nation. As a daughter of immigrants, I’m humbled to be the first woman and first Mexican-American and Chaldean-American to serve as USCIS director. Thanks to my family and personal experience, I know very well that naturalization, and so many other immigration benefits, are critical to those who seek them.”
“USCIS welcomed 855,000 New Americans and hosted more than 40,000 naturalization ceremonies in FY 2021. We also decreased the pending naturalization case queue by approximately 20% in calendar year 2021 and returned to pre-pandemic processing levels for naturalization. We certainly have more work to do in getting through our naturalization workload and this is a key focus for us.”
“The work that we have in front of us is complex but is exciting, and while much has been done to restore confidence and trust in our immigration system, there is still so much work ahead of us. At USCIS, we will continue to fulfill our obligations under President Biden’s executive orders that help to restore and rebuild our immigration system.”
“As we look towards the future, you have my commitment that USCIS will continue to serve the public with respect and reflect America’s promise as a nation of welcome and possibility. That is the mission of our agency.”
Executive Orders
Last year, the Biden-Harris administration issued the following EOs:
EO 14012, Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans;
EO 14010, Creating a Comprehensive Regional Framework to Address the Causes of Migration, to Manage Migration Throughout North and Central America, and to Provide Safe and Orderly Processing of Asylum Seekers at the United States Border;
EO 14013, Rebuilding and Enhancing Programs to Resettle Refugees and Planning for the Impact of Climate Change on Migration; and
EO 14011, Establishment of Interagency Task Force on the Reunification of Families.
Presidential Memorandum on Preserving and Fortifying Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Throughout this past year, USCIS has advanced policies and procedures, consistent with applicable law, that support the EOs issued by the president, including by identifying and removing barriers that impede access to immigration benefits and identifying agency actions that fail to promote access to the legal immigration system. USCIS remains committed to empowering lawful permanent residents to pursue citizenship, along with the right
Dominica Molina AlonzoFeb 3, 2022
WASHINGTON— Yesterday, on the one-year anniversary of several executive orders (EOs) from the Biden-Harris administration aimed at restoring faith in our nation’s legal immigration system, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Ur M. Jaddou briefed national stakeholders on the agency’s efforts to implement these EOs. During this briefing, Director Jaddou and senior USCIS leadership shared policy and operational updates highlighting USCIS’ progress in responding to these executive orders.
Key Excerpts
“President Biden issued several executive orders and proclamations that impact all U.S. federal agencies involved in the immigration process. These EO’s seek to accomplish many things – but rooted in all of them is a firm and meaningful commitment to making the United States a stronger, more inclusive, and welcoming nation.”
“It doesn’t matter what benefit we are talking about or what you applied for, every single applicant who seeks a benefit from USCIS is entitled to a timely decision. USCIS is clear-eyed about this and we are taking important steps to ensure that we are addressing case processing times in a meaningful way and, although there is still much to do that will take time given our large backlog, we have made progress in key areas.”
“We hear you. We know those seeking our services need and deserve this commitment. We will continue working together to solidify our progress for the good of the nation. As a daughter of immigrants, I’m humbled to be the first woman and first Mexican-American and Chaldean-American to serve as USCIS director. Thanks to my family and personal experience, I know very well that naturalization, and so many other immigration benefits, are critical to those who seek them.”
“USCIS welcomed 855,000 New Americans and hosted more than 40,000 naturalization ceremonies in FY 2021. We also decreased the pending naturalization case queue by approximately 20% in calendar year 2021 and returned to pre-pandemic processing levels for naturalization. We certainly have more work to do in getting through our naturalization workload and this is a key focus for us.”
“The work that we have in front of us is complex but is exciting, and while much has been done to restore confidence and trust in our immigration system, there is still so much work ahead of us. At USCIS, we will continue to fulfill our obligations under President Biden’s executive orders that help to restore and rebuild our immigration system.”
“As we look towards the future, you have my commitment that USCIS will continue to serve the public with respect and reflect America’s promise as a nation of welcome and possibility. That is the mission of our agency.”
Executive Orders
Last year, the Biden-Harris administration issued the following EOs:
EO 14012, Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans;
EO 14010, Creating a Comprehensive Regional Framework to Address the Causes of Migration, to Manage Migration Throughout North and Central America, and to Provide Safe and Orderly Processing of Asylum Seekers at the United States Border;
EO 14013, Rebuilding and Enhancing Programs to Resettle Refugees and Planning for the Impact of Climate Change on Migration; and
EO 14011, Establishment of Interagency Task Force on the Reunification of Families.
Presidential Memorandum on Preserving and Fortifying Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Throughout this past year, USCIS has advanced policies and procedures, consistent with applicable law, that support the EOs issued by the president, including by identifying and removing barriers that impede access to immigration benefits and identifying agency actions that fail to promote access to the legal immigration system. USCIS remains committed to empowering lawful permanent residents to pursue citizenship, along with the right
