Follow-up on Application

[guest33]

Hello,

I filed my N-400 and completed my biometrics  in February 2020. When I checked the status on my USCIS portal, it says estimated case completion date is November. There is also a note indicating that my application is taking longer than expected to process.

I understand that USCIS offices were temporarily closed earlier this year. But, I wonder if I should call USCIS and check on the status. Is there a 90-day rule for processing applications?

Please advise.

Thanks,

[guest33]

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Any advice gurus?

Thanks.

[pontevecchio]

Contact your federal Senator's Office once the elections are behind us. Now they may be too busy with all things election.

[guest33]

Thanks, pontevecchio.

On a separate note, my GC expires in July 2021. Is it advisable to apply for renewal of GC while N-400 is pending? Or can I get by with an I-551 stamp for any travel needs?

Any advice/suggestions?

 

Thanks.

[pontevecchio]

The USCIS take is as follows

"What should I do if I have already applied for naturalization and my Permanent Resident Card, also known as “Green Card,” is expiring?

A lawful permanent resident is required to have valid, unexpired proof of lawful permanent residence in his or her possession at all times.  Applying for naturalization does not change this requirement.  For this reason, you must generally apply to renew your expiring Green Card even if you have applied for naturalization. For more information on renewing your Green Card, visit uscis.gov/green-card/after-we-grant-your-green-card/replace-your-green-card or uscis.gov/i-90."

[guest33]

Thanks again, pontevecchio.  Do you know if it is okay to travel with a valid GC while citizenship application is in process?

As a general update, I called USCIS to check on the status of my application and they said that the expected completion date (prior) in November was not accurate. Now, my status does not show any expected processing time due to delays.

[guest33]

Also, I wonder if GC renewal application can be done ahead of the 180 days prior to expiration, due to delays or the 180-day rule still holds? Any advice?