I-751 October 2017 filers

[GBOS 198]

@vvp - that does not sound entirely accurate. Was her interview a combined N-400/I-751 interview?

 

Once you apply for a citizenship (N-400) and provided that all conditions are met (3 years as a spouse of US citizen with I-751 already approved or to be approved concurrently OR 5 years for everybody else), N-400 interview is strictly for English test and Civic test.  There is a rules and guidelines for everything.

 

The marriage aspect is to be scrutinized during the I-485 and I-751 (and that is why I-751 has been put in place).  If she has been a permanent resident for 10 years and still is married to the same spouse at the time of N-400 application, it is a very strange story.  She is qualified under the 5-year rule, and thus her marriage is not even a condition at all.

 

No other aspects can be used to bar you from becoming a citizen except for some severe criminal records, prior immigration fraud, or the current country of citizenship disallows dual nationalities.

[vvp 30]

28 minutes ago, GBOS said:

@vvp - that does not sound entirely accurate. Was her interview a combined N-400/I-751 interview?

 

Once you apply for a citizenship (N-400) and provided that all conditions are met (3 years as a spouse of US citizen with I-751 already approved or to be approved concurrently OR 5 years for everybody else), N-400 interview is strictly for English test and Civic test.  There is a rules and guidelines for everything.

 

The marriage aspect is to be scrutinized during the I-485 and I-751 (and that is why I-751 has been put in place).  If she has been a permanent resident for 10 years and still is married to the same spouse at the time of N-400 application, it is a very strange story.  She is qualified under the 5-year rule, and thus her marriage is not even a condition at all.

 

No other aspects can be used to bar you from becoming a citizen except for some severe criminal records, prior immigration fraud, or the current country of citizenship disallows dual nationalities.

No, it was just a N-400 interview. Like I said, she’s been done with the whole I-751 5 years ago. She got divorce about 2 years ago and been married for 8 years. It was crazy. A whole hour they were picking apart her unsuccessfully marriage and another hour her other parts of life, like work, kids and residence. I don’t know why...

[GBOS 198]

Just now, vvp said:

No, it was just a N-400 interview. Like I said, she’s been done with the whole I-751 5 years ago. She got divorce about 2 years ago and been married for 8 years. It was crazy. A whole hour they were picking apart her unsuccessfully marriage and another hour her other parts of life, like work, kids and residence. I don’t know why...

Super weird.  It is a reminder to us all to apply for a citizenship while marriage is still good, and where is this local office of yours?

[vvp 30]

1 minute ago, GBOS said:

Super weird.  It is a reminder to us all to apply for a citizenship while marriage is still good, and where is this local office of yours?

Baltimore, MD office. It’s been 3 weeks, she still didn’t get approved yet. Hopefully soon, as we all.

[redleg627 15]

Quick update to our case. Still nothing to report on the I-751, however we did get a email from USCIS yesterday 4/17 that they scheduled a interview for our N-400 application. We'll have to wait for the letter in the mail for the exact interview date.

 

I'll take that as good news after this long wait.

[fruitnut 15]

6 hours ago, redleg627 said:

Quick update to our case. Still nothing to report on the I-751, however we did get a email from USCIS yesterday 4/17 that they scheduled a interview for our N-400 application. We'll have to wait for the letter in the mail for the exact interview date.

 

I'll take that as good news after this long wait.

At least there's some movement! Good luck!

[fruitnut 15]

OMG OMG OMG! My card was mailed! My status just updated!

[David1987 43]

On 4/8/2019 at 9:12 PM, David1987 said:

Case was rec'vd at local office ========== 31

Case trnsf'rd...new office...Jurisdiction==== 22

Case rfe rqst maild/rspnse received====== 39

(21/18)

 

Approvals ========================== 242/334

Crspndnce rcv'ed..r'viewg it ======279=== 1

1 bad receipt  =================225=== 1

Approvals = 72.4%

Untouched cases = 9.28%

Case was rec'vd at local office ========== 28

Case trnsf'rd...new office...Jurisdiction==== 24

Case rfe rqst maild/rspnse received====== 29

(19/10)

11

Approvals ========================== 253/334

Crspndnce rcv'ed..r'viewg it ======279=== 1

1 bad receipt  =================225=== 1

Approvals = 75.7%

Untouched cases = 8.38%

Edited April 19, 2019 by David1987
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[GoodbyeGirl 144]

Congratulations!

 

18 hours ago, fruitnut said:

OMG OMG OMG! My card was mailed! My status just updated!

 

[6999miles 13]

Received another 18 month extension letter today from Lee Summit (file got transferred there), notice date is April 15, 2019. It's weird. Has it happened to anyone else?

Edited April 19, 2019 by 6999miles

[Ali7 7]

On 4/19/2019 at 5:00 PM, 6999miles said:

Received another 18 month extension letter today from Lee Summit (file got transferred there), notice date is April 15, 2019. It's weird. Has it happened to anyone else?

My case got transferred to that location too like a month ago! It such because we can’t check their timelines or anything in general. That sounds weird tho, I haven’t received another extension letter, so I guess we will wait...

[Ali7 7]

Hi guys, I have a question. I got my stamp on my passport in my info pass apportionment, and looking at it, it only says employment authorization but I didn’t see anything about traveling. It might sound dumb but, even though it doesn’t say travel authorization, I can still traveling right? My stamp looks exactly like this one...  

[GBOS 198]

2 hours ago, Ali7 said:

Hi guys, I have a question. I got my stamp on my passport in my info pass apportionment, and looking at it, it only says employment authorization but I didn’t see anything about traveling. It might sound dumb but, even though it doesn’t say travel authorization, I can still traveling right? My stamp looks exactly like this one...  

This stamp already expired.

If it is valid, it serves as an equivalent to your green card (I-551), as stated on the stamp, you can use it for proof of US residency and employment authorization.

[Ali7 7]

11 hours ago, GBOS said:

This stamp already expired.

If it is valid, it serves as an equivalent to your green card (I-551), as stated on the stamp, you can use it for proof of US residency and employment authorization.

Thanks for the answer, the photo is from internet but it’s the same stamp as the one I got in my passport. Mine actually expires next year. I know this is proof I can work, but my question is, is it proof that I can travel outside of the country since it only says “employment authorized”? I’m worried because I don’t see anything regarding traveling. Thanks

[GBOS 198]

9 minutes ago, Ali7 said:

Thanks for the answer, the photo is from internet but it’s the same stamp as the one I got in my passport. Mine actually expires next year. I know this is proof I can work, but my question is, is it proof that I can travel outside of the country since it only says “employment authorized”? I’m worried because I don’t see anything regarding traveling. Thanks

Legally - there is no proof of travel.  Green card is a valid legal proof of your residency in the United States, which allows you to return to the US when you are outside the country.  This stamp serves as your green card.

Edited April 22, 2019 by GBOS