Filing N-400 before I-751 is approved

[Nenita and David 1]

I've recently read several posts in various VJ Forum topics which state that it is possible, even advantageous in some circumstances, to file the N-400 even if one's I-751 has not yet been approved. Most people say they have contacted their congressman before doing so, though some say it is also possible even without a congressional inquiry. My wife is eligible to file the N-400 in about three weeks. Because the VSC is running so incredibly far behind, we still don't have an approval for her I-751. If we don't have an approval by the date she's eligible to file, I'm seriously considering filing the N-400 before the approval, if this is possible.

Anyone ever done this? If so under what circumstances, and with what result?

[Tintin and Mike 127]

Can I still apply for Naturalization even though my I-751 has not yet been approved?

A..Some people will wait over a year for the I-751 approval, so yes, even though the I-751 has not yet been approved, you can still apply for Naturalization. What happens is the I-751 will be processed either before or as part of the Naturalization process, since the I-751 must be approved in order for you to apply for Naturalization 3 years after AOS based on marriage to a US Citizen. This all means that you do not have to wait for the I-751 approval, but it may mean a delay in the Naturalization process.

http://www.visajourney.com/faq/k1k2visa-naturalization.html

It says you can but it may delay your Naturalization process.

Good luck!

[Nenita and David 1]

Thanks very much for the reply. That gives me reason to think I should go ahead and file when she's eligible.