Uscis is waiting and being Patient
Feb 18, 2022
N400
This is very informative. For Everyone and 2020 Spring Applicants Specifically. Got this from a friend.
Hi everyone,
I'm a May 2020 filer from Houston, TX here and I just finally got my interview scheduled. I'll share what I did and what I think helped move my file so that other can benefit as well.
I filed in May 2020 during the lockdown which is the case for all of you here. When you file for N400, USCIS requests your A-file from NRC/FRC without which they can't move forward with your application. During the lockdown, both USCIS and FRC were closed so, either USCIS never requested your file or it was requested but the request was never processed by FRC. When they all re-opened, the file request just went in limbo. Everyone who filed in June 2020 and after had their applications processed normally since A-files were requested and delivered with no issues.
I have contacted USCIS several times, filed outside of normal processing request, filed ombudsman request, contacted congressman, etc. none of which worked. The answer was that my application was stuck at NBC since they haven't received my file from NRC.
A month ago I filed a FOIA request requesting my A-file (the entire file) which was received by NRC about a week or two ago. Two days ago, I got my interview scheduled. This is what did it form me. I learned about this from another April 2020 applicant who did the same thing and eventually got his interview scheduled.
If you are one of those Mar-May 2020 filers who are stuck, go and file a FOIA request. Make sure you request your A-file. Basically you have to do the work that is supposed to be done by USCIS but you have to it to get your file moving.
Good luck everyone!
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lo knFeb 18, 2022
can you tell me how to requesting the FOIA and the A- file? thanks
vp vp vpFeb 18, 2022
is there a email to send it to can u tell me.my case is from feb2020
lo knFeb 18, 2022
i think i found this https://first.uscis.gov/#/ to request it, but im not sure so im not submit it yet
lo knFeb 18, 2022
then you can request A-file (alien file )
call me BlessFeb 18, 2022
I filled June 22 of 2020 completed interviewe July 1st of 2021 up till now no decision, I did filled an foia request a week ago, yesterday I received an email that they're working my case and will make sure I obtain my request soon .
lo knFeb 18, 2022
@call me so did you request or not? good luck with your case!
call me BlessFeb 18, 2022
@kK I did submitted an equest and I documented the reason I'm filling the foia request in the comments session, just follow the link , thanksđ God is working đȘand I know soon đI will hear good news
lo knFeb 18, 2022
đgood luck to you, i hope to hear good news too.
Uscis is waiting and being PatientFeb 18, 2022
Uscis is waiting and being PatientFeb 18, 2022
Valerie Iâve posted the uscis link. itâs informative. You should file
sarada kanumuriFeb 19, 2022
what can we say for the reason of request?
lo knFeb 19, 2022
i said that âi believe they didnt request A file back in when i was applied so i hope this request will help my case goingâ. I just be honest with the reason honestly i didnt know what else to say
chemiE kyNFeb 19, 2022
did you do the application as âFor Myselfâ or âOther Requestâ? Thanks
lo knMar 1, 2022
hi i just got an email about file was place in queue, are they gonna send the files to me or send it to local uscis office? thanks
Uscis is waiting and being PatientMar 1, 2022
KK youâll receive a copy. you made the request. however in the foia process of your case file indicates itâs been lagging theyâll accelerate the process and send it to your local field office. you should get interview within 2 months.
lo knMar 1, 2022
thank you so much!
iman khMay 9, 2022
did you do the application as for mysy or other request
