T T
Nov 12, 2022
I-751 and N-400 Combo interview
Hi everyone!
So on 11/7/22, I had both my I-751 and N-400 interview together at the Oakland Park Field Office. I submitted my N-400 in May 2022 and received an interview date in September 2022 for the N-400. Due to the N-400 being scheduled for an interview, 2 days later I received a notice for the I-751 (submitted August 2021) that it was transferred to another processing facility on Sept 21, from Potomac to NBC and the next day (Sept 22) that it was transferred to a facility with jurisdiction.
When I went to my interview, the first thing the IO said was that he didn’t have my I-751 case file and it may be in a different section of the building. So of course my anxiety blew through the roof! He asked my husband a few questions and asked for documentation to prove that our marriage is in good faith and then asked him to step outside for the Naturalization process.
I completed the Naturalization process by doing the civic, writing and comprehension test which I passed. He took both notices that were mailed to me at the end (I thought was a bit strange). He then gave me the interview results “a decision cannot be made as yet” and told me that I’d receive a letter by mail with his decision. When we were on our way home I realized he also had the wrong date 11/5 instead of 11/7 on it.
Has anyone had a similar experience? Should I be worried or is this somewhat normal??
Naturalization
Application for Naturalization
Total Days: 534 days
Case
2021-08-02
2023-01-18
I-751
505 Days
N-400
240 Days
National Benefits Center: I-751, N-400
Timeline Map
2021-08-02
I-751
Submission to USCIS
2022-05-23
N-400
D+294
Submission to USCIS
2022-09-19
N-400
D+413
Interview
2022-10-13
I-751
D+437
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2022-11-07
I-751
D+462
Interview
2022-12-20
I-751
D+505
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2023-01-18
N-400
D+534
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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Jeans JeansNov 12, 2022
i have same issue exactly but no wrong date and I'm still waiting for decision on both. I believe in God he will make me smile soon. I'm confidence I God
T TNov 12, 2022
@jeans jeans it’s so stressful mentally waiting on the decision on both my cases. I have had no previous or current issues with any of my cases but I can’t help feeling worried.
T CALNov 12, 2022
similar
T TNov 12, 2022
@T Cal how long have you been waiting since your interview?
wafd sitoNov 13, 2022
i am worried I’ll end up in a similar situation. i have my N400 interview next month in Nebraska but my i751 status has not been updated since “case received”. i applied for the i751 on July 6th 2021. applied for n400 on june 30th this year. Did you try reaching uscis prior to expedite or talk to an agent about transferring your case to the field office where you interviewed? that is what i am considering doing on Monday.
T TNov 13, 2022
@wafd sito I didn’t reach out to Uscis because I thought the IO would have both my files since my I-751/N-400 interviews were combined. It makes no sense to me since it stated that my case was transferred to office with jurisdiction.
wafd sitoNov 13, 2022
shoot, you at least got some sort of update for your i751 before the interview. hopefully i get something by then. it’s near impossible getting an agent on the phone when you call. i tried a few times last week to hopefully bring their attention to the fact my i751 needs to be transferred for the n400 interview. Will try again on Monday
Kennedy AlbornozNov 13, 2022
ive been waiting for a decision from my n400 since 6 months ago. I got a combo Inter like yours . but my I751 was approved before any questioned ask on my N400 . two days after my n400 interview I received the approval noticed of my I751 but the never mailed me the actual GC CUZ the notices said since your N400 was approved you won’t get your GC instead you will receive your oath . I went to the USCIS field office and they said the system sent me a wrong notice because my n400 is still pending :( . so I’ve been waiting patiently but it’s been now 6months and no respond as of now
wafd sitoNov 13, 2022
this is rediculous! any luck contacting them since?
T TNov 13, 2022
@wafd sito it seems that applying for the n-400 is a way to force them to process the I-751 case because my I-751 case got updated after my n-400 interview was scheduled. Try chatting with Emma on the website or send them a message if you have an online account. I hope you get to talk to someone!
T TNov 13, 2022
@Kennedy omg! I’m sorry to hear that! Try chat with Emma for an update or online through your account as well. Which field office are u at? If you have one….Does your online account show an estimated time for your N-400?
T CALNov 13, 2022
which ss kennedy? i am Vermont Newark nj and have been waiting from 23rd August n400 interview
Hill TopNov 13, 2022
hopefully the approve both I-751 and N-400
wafd sitoNov 13, 2022
@T T i will try Emma tomorrow. have you been successful getting to an agent that way?
T TNov 13, 2022
@wafd sito yes I did. I’ve seen where persons have requested a combo interview for the I-751 and N-400. This will help move the I-751 along the processing line. You might get lucky and get approved same day or shortly after.
wafd sitoNov 13, 2022
@T T thanks for this valuable information. it gives me hope i could potentially have both approved indeed if i am proactive
wafd sitoNov 14, 2022
Well, bright and early this morning i tried emma. i was able to connect to an agent within 1 minute of connecting. i typed “make an infopass appointment.” It gave me generic links but then i typed “infopass” and it asked if i was in the US, zipcode and then connected me to an officer. As for requesting a combo interview, the agent Jamie said she doesn’t have a way to request the combo interview. I asked her if there’s any updates on my i-751 as far as where it was located and she said the last update on file shows it is at the Nebraska FO, which is where my N-400 interview is. Hopefully i get lucky and have both the same day.
T TNov 14, 2022
@watd sito I’ve read so many threads regarding the I-751 and N-400 (especially on Reddit). Everyone’s case is different but I remember seeing a few of them that requested the combo interview but I don’t remember the actual process to do so. I’ve also read most people who have an i-751 pending bring their spouses to the n-400 interview even if they weren’t instructed to do so. I’d suggest u bring your spouse with u. The combo interview probably can only be scheduled by a tier 2 officer I’m not sure so you may need to request one on the phone.
wafd sitoNov 14, 2022
i also sent them an email yesterday. so hopefully that leads somewhere. i will let it ride out and see what happens at the interview.. it’s been nonstop on my mind and i need a break from checking the status everyday and just see what happens the day of the interview. Thank you for all the valuable info
Kennedy AlbornozNov 14, 2022
@wafd @ TT I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING. I have contacted USCIS , the US SENATOR , I have sent inquiries and the only thing they said is that they are working and investigating every case properly. every case can take longer or it could be sooner . I am in NJ my office is Vermont and my interview was Mount laurel NJ. also, they state that the processing time for N400 is 16 months so my 16th months is in January 2023 . but every Month I call them and is the same thing . my account says 2 months statimate
T TNov 14, 2022
@wafd sito I totally understand! It’s such a terrible feeling waiting on updates for your cases. Just bring your spouse even if it’s waiting in the car.
T TNov 14, 2022
@Kennedy I understand the frustration. It can be a real pressure mentally. Keep the faith and keep waiting. If it goes beyond the processing time then I suggest u talk to a lawyer possibly.
T CALNov 15, 2022
@kennedy let us know if there is an update on your case I am in same boat still waiting a decision from August 23rd
Kennedy AlbornozNov 15, 2022
@T CAL , i will . they told me to give them a call on nov 22nd . so I’m waiting to give them a call again. . where did you have your interview ?
T CALNov 15, 2022
i did my interview n400 in Newark NJ and applied i751 September 2020 it’s been over 2 years
T CALNov 15, 2022
@kenndy when did you apply i751?
Kennedy AlbornozNov 16, 2022
@T CAL I applied for my I751 on aug 2020. and my N400 aug 2021. , but when I had my N400 and i751 interview on May 6th 2022 . my I751 was approved right there before starting my N400 interview but as of now I didn’t receive the 10 Yrs GC.
did you get your I751 approved yet ?
Hill TopNov 17, 2022
@Kennedy have done oath swearing?
Kennedy AlbornozNov 17, 2022
@hill top . no I haven’t I’m waiting for a desicion on my N400 . it’s been 6 months and the only update I have online is “ interview was schedule “ but I already had my interview on May 6th and there’s not changed online nor over the phone with USCIS
T CALNov 17, 2022
I am in the exactly in same boat with you@Kennedy. I am Newark Nj so I’ll call Uscis tomorrow and probably they’ll say me the same thing . I am thinking to do write a mandamus thru attorney. do you think it will work?
Kennedy AlbornozNov 18, 2022
@T CAL , you have to wait 120 days to make an inquirie about your N400 but then they will tell you that you are within the 16th month processing time . so my 16th month is in December . the processing time starts counting from the time they receive your N400 application.
remember I tried already with the NJ senator and nothing happened they received the same answer they gave me when I made an iniquirie.
T CALNov 18, 2022
hi guys I spoke with the office via phone he told me uscis will call me back in 5 days for info pass appointment which I didn’t believe they’ll call on time. I asked for my n400 decision and he told that I am in the normal processing time 120days
T CALNov 18, 2022
@kennedy you’re right, after 120 days probably they’ll say wait in 16 months. I am not able to wait such long time I am thinking to file a mandamus anyone else has experience on filing?
Kennedy AlbornozNov 18, 2022
@T CAL , you are going through the same thing I went . once you wait 120 days they will probably say . you are within the processing of 16 months . hopefully you get an answer prior then that. you haven’t received a desicion on your I751 yet?
if you filed a mandamus let us know how it goes . good luck
T CALNov 19, 2022
I didn’t get any approval on my i751. interviewer told everything looks okay and she copied joint 2021 tax return and joint bank details. it supposed to be approved in a week she told but nothing happened. did you get info pass appointment for your passport? i called yesterday and they say in 5 days and i never believe them
Kennedy AlbornozNov 20, 2022
@T CAL , i got a info pass in June and they gave me an apooiment to mount laurel where I had my N400 interview and since I didn’t get my physical GC they gave me a stamp which was an extension of my green card for 6 months . but nothing else as of now .
Law FullyNov 20, 2022
Im in Oakland too I’m December how was the interview was a nice officer?
Law FullyNov 20, 2022
did your spouse go inside too?
Kennedy AlbornozNov 21, 2022
@lawfully , itv was a nice officer . I brought my wifey but the officer instructed me that she wasn’t needed . so she waited for me in the waiting area
T CALNov 21, 2022
@kennedy any idea of why they gave 6 months?
Kennedy AlbornozNov 21, 2022
@TCAL what do you mean?
T CALNov 21, 2022
you get extensions for 6 months. when I ask to other people they got 1 year extension
Kennedy AlbornozNov 21, 2022
@TCAL idk why they gave me 6mothns.
T CALNov 25, 2022
any update @kennedy?
Kennedy AlbornozNov 29, 2022
@T cal called them and basically they said just wait . so there’s nothing else I think I have to do . just pray and wait .
T CALNov 29, 2022
there is no justice!! most of people got their oat ceremony at the same day in Newark !! we just have to wait and wait…
Kennedy AlbornozDec 1, 2022
@T Cal , I called again and the officer told me. I see you have a inquiry here and they know you are outside from the normal processing time . so, she sent another inquiry. and I got the replied back today saying the samething. they know is outside the normal processing time they apologize but my case is actively under review and there’s nothing outstanding at this time . they will notify me if a desicion has been made or they need something fro me.
long story short . just wait patiently :(
T CALDec 5, 2022
hi kennedy someone called and told to uscis agent that he is going to file a lawsuit if they don’t send a response, after that he got a decision on his case. i am planning to call them soon and I’ll say that I’ll file a lawsuit and see🤷🏻♀️
Kennedy AlbornozDec 9, 2022
T CAL , i have made another appointment to go get another extension stamp in my passport while they process my n400. in my online account with USCIS . it says “estimated time until case desicion : aprox 10 days . idk if by 10 days i’ll have a desicion .
Hill TopDec 10, 2022
hopefully @Kennedy
T CALDec 10, 2022
my estimated was yesterday. today it says longer than expected for decision n400. I really disappointed and feel tired of these
i know ver well most people got decision on same day
wafd sitoDec 10, 2022
My N-400 got approved today alongside my i-751 and I also took the oath today after my interview! So thankful and happy, I pray and hope everyone's case gets adjudicated very soon. I will post about my experience very soon.
Kennedy AlbornozDec 10, 2022
wafd sido , congratulations 🎉
t cal , today i received an update on my case . since my interview on May 6 . I’m USCIS website it only said your “interview was schedule “ , but that never changed even though I had my interview . today I got an update saying “interview canceled “ . I called immediately USCIS. and the office said that she didn’t understand why I had that update since I already had my interview and I had my N652 approved . she said since you are going to have a stamp on your passport next week. take all your approval and ask the office face to face what’s going on with your case 😑
T CALDec 10, 2022
wafd sido congrats!!!
@Kennedy yes my status is still saying interview is scheduled! they are really strange and no make sense :/ please ask to the officer during stamp and let me know. i am still waiting for a call from uscis to stamp my passport. how you scheduled it quickly?
Kennedy AlbornozDec 10, 2022
t cal , I just got another update , now my time processing switch to 9 Months , and my case says “case is being actively reviewed by USCIS” . . you call USCIS and ask for info pass . then you talk to the agent and you tell them what you need and they put your request in and then they call you within 72 hrs if it is urgent or within days . depends on your green card . I if it already expired it or not.
T TDec 20, 2022
Well I got an update on my N-400 today…”Oath Ceremony was mailed.” Best of luck everyone!!
Hill TopDec 20, 2022
congratulations once again
T CALDec 20, 2022
hi there’s! I went for infopass appointment in Newark Nj and they gave me one year extension. they didn’t take my green card though. I asked my interviewer who interviewed me on n400, she went for holiday for 10 days!!! they are not caring us unfortunately
T TDec 20, 2022
@Hill Top thank u! @T CAL I’m sorry to hear, I understand your frustration. They don’t understand the stress it causes us sometimes.
T CALDec 27, 2022
hi Kenndy any update?
Kennedy AlbornozDec 28, 2022
hey cal , i got another interview idk why . but no one Can give me an answer of why am I getting another interview so we’ll see . wbu?
T CALDec 28, 2022
oh really for n400?
Kennedy AlbornozDec 29, 2022
t cal, yeah when i did my n400 interview on May 6th of 2022 even thought I passed my test and the gave me the approval. online nothing changed the status staid as interview scheduled, on dec 9 the status changed to interview cancelled idk why and dec 21 I got another update saying interview schedule . so I have the appointment date and time . USCIS cannot give me an answer as to whether I have another interview so idk
T CALDec 29, 2022
you got a move at least… I am still waiting after got info pass and stamped my passport
Flex acerJan 10, 2023
hello, so I had my i751 and N400 interview done today. I was with my spouse. we had the i751 interview done joint. she was later asked to go outside and wait. I had the N400 test and I passed. the lady gave me a letter stating that I passed but a decision cannot be made. when I asked, she said she will have to go through my i751 to make sure everything is okay.
my question now is, does the interview officers don’t have the time to go through your i751 before the interview date? how long do I have to wait for a decision? what do this whole thing even mean? my online status still says interview scheduled
Kennedy AlbornozJan 11, 2023
flex acer , welcome to the club . some of the people on this group have been waiting for long time . I passed my 751 and got the approval that I passed my n400 interview and it has been 8 months and nothing has change they said I was gonna get the oath ceremony but nothing happened. instead 7 months later my interview got cancelled I just don’t get why cuz I had my interview already and they just gave me a second n400 interview for what reasons I have no idea . but everyone is different .
any news T CAL?
Flex acerJan 11, 2023
so I got an update today on the N-400 that oath of ceremony will be scheduled. but the i751 is still on “Finger prints taken” I already had a combo interview.
Kennedy AlbornozJan 11, 2023
oh nice congrats flex . you are closer . good luck . probably your 751 has been approved already cuz without that you wouldn’t got the oath ceremony
Flex acerJan 11, 2023
Kennedy did you try to contact them? does your update show that you should receive a letter of ceremony within 30days ?
Hill TopJan 13, 2023
congratulations @Flex acer
Flex acerJan 13, 2023
thanks Hill Top
Hill TopJan 13, 2023
praying and hoping mine comes smoothly in no time
T CALJan 19, 2023
hi guys! i am approved on i751 finally Vermont sept 2020 case
Hill TopJan 19, 2023
Congratulations@T CAL
Kennedy AlbornozJan 19, 2023
congratulations t cal finally. you are almost at the end of freedom
T CALJan 19, 2023
thank you so much guys! I keep calling uscis still for n400
Hill TopJan 20, 2023
just keep us updated
T CALJan 25, 2023
hi guys my oat ceremony is scheduled finally in Newark. I’ve been waiting this since September 2020 when I applied for i751 and magic happened 🙏🏼
Kennedy AlbornozJan 25, 2023
T CAL congratulation . you are finally done ✅
T CALJan 25, 2023
thank you so much! I’ve called uscis many times and told them I ll sue them if no response and they approved. I suggest to call and say thay you’re going to sue them. they don’t want to be sued by someone
Hill TopJan 25, 2023
@T CAL, can I call them, my I-751 was submitted on Sep 1st, 2021
Hill TopJan 25, 2023
almost 15 months
T CALJan 25, 2023
yes you can call them make a request
Hill TopJan 26, 2023
I will do that, and keep you posted
Vic VicMar 1, 2023
@ Kennedy I’m in the same boat with you did you later went for the interview? what was the interview all about pls
