A U.S. citizenship applicant has been told their N-400 case will face a six-month delay. Despite submitting all requested evidence during the interview, they received no updates for over a month before learning that their case had been postponed.
Interview Promises Broken
The immigration officer had assured the applicant that their case would be updated the same day as the interview. But weeks later, the only response they received confirmed an unexpected delay, citing “workload factors” as the reason.
USCIS Confirms Heavy Backlog
According to the USCIS communication, ongoing workload issues are causing serious backlogs in citizenship processing. The agency has estimated a delay of nearly six months from the date of the formal notice, extending beyond standard timelines.
Delay Doubles Waiting Period
This development means the applicant must now wait almost two years in total, compared to the usual seven months for other cases. The prolonged delay has left them frustrated and uncertain about when their approval will finally arrive.
Anxiety Over Family and Travel
The delay has deeply affected the applicant’s personal life. They are unable to travel overseas to care for their elderly family members and are struggling with stress while watching others with more complex cases get approved faster.
Systemic Failures Raise Concerns
The incident highlights growing concerns about USCIS’s ability to manage its workload effectively. The failure to meet promised timelines has left applicants questioning the system’s transparency and accountability in handling citizenship applications.
