N-400 and I-751 combo pending

[Teachers 12]

One tip for joint I-751 + N-400.  My wife just had her biometrics for her I-751.  They said that if she had already gotten the biometric appointment for the N-400, she could have done them together, saving a trip.  I would suggest to those whose timing is close to similar for the two that they delay the I-751 biometric appointment and do the two together.

[dilip 187]

On 7/3/2019 at 1:10 PM, Bill & Katya said:

That was the same for my wife.  She never actually received a 10 yr GC though even though the notice said it was being produced.  She got the N400 approval about a week later and only had to wait for the oath.

 

Good Luck!

I got the oath on 15th July, 2019.  As you said , I will not get 10 year GC and my two year green card was taken during i-551 stamp.  So I have no green card?  Shall I tell them since my i-751 and N-400 are approved at the same time, I am not going to get 10 year GC, even though the notice said it was being produced.  Is it standard for USCIS?

Edited July 8, 2019 by dilip

[dilip 187]

12 hours ago, Teachers said:

One tip for joint I-751 + N-400.  My wife just had her biometrics for her I-751.  They said that if she had already gotten the biometric appointment for the N-400, she could have done them together, saving a trip.  I would suggest to those whose timing is close to similar for the two that they delay the I-751 biometric appointment and do the two together.

I am not sure how you get i-751 and N-400 biometrics close to each other.  It is not normal.

[Dashinka 24,519]

59 minutes ago, dilip said:

I am not sure how you get i-751 and N-400 biometrics close to each other.  It is not normal.

Agreed, with ROC and N400 filings at the closest at least 1 year apart, biometrics would seem to follow suit.  Heck, back when Katya filed, the N400 biometrics appointment also allowed her to get an I551 stamp.

[David1987 43]

16 hours ago, dilip said:

You will be fine.  6 out of 10 questions .  I have not seen anyone in VJ board had any issue with this.

@dilip So had the N400 interview today [July 8th]...

Showed up like 15 mins before interview and got called on time. I got notice for N400 only but i brought Spouse just in case. Also the USCIS response to my out of processing window indicated they would be adjudicated together but then again, this could have just been a generic response.

 

I got up and walked to officer and he noticed that my partner was there as well and he asked me if I meant to bring him in as well. I wasn't sure if he wanted to do N400 first. Anyhow we followed him to his office and he was absolutely professional and courteous. It was a pleasant experience.

I had brought with me additional evidence, latest tax return and bank statements. He asked for my passport, ID and green card. I verified name and got fingerprinted and signed a couple forms. 
Casually asked "Asked how long we been married?"

He then announced that he would be conducting the N400. (Questions asked below...)

 

1. What does the judicial branch do?
2. What ocean borders the east coast?

3. How many justices does the supreme court has?
4. We elect a President for how many years?
5. What are the two major political parties in the United States?
6. Who was the president during WW1?

Casually asked "how did we meet?"

He said I passed N400 but couldn't approve since my I-751 is pending and he needs to have another colleague review before he can put final approval. He did say I wouldn't need to come back for the I-751 interview since he kinda conducted both and that was a surprise to me because he didn't make the interview transition from one to the other. I was worried he was going to mHiss seeing a document and i'd have to come back again or get an RFE since i had brought everything with me for him to go over. I mentioned i had brought original birth certs and marriage cert etc.. and he went over them briefly. He said I was done and could go home. Hope this helps you all!

Dave 
 

Edited July 8, 2019 by David1987

[dilip 187]

14 minutes ago, David1987 said:

@dilip So had the N400 interview today [July 8th]...

Showed up like 15 mins before interview and got called on time. I got notice for N400 only but i brought Spouse just in case. Also the USCIS response to my out of processing window indicated they would be adjudicated together but then again, this could have just been a generic response.

 

I got up and walked to officer and he noticed that my partner was there as well and he asked me if I meant to bring him in as well. I wasn't sure if he wanted to do N400 first. Anyhow we followed him to his office and he was absolutely professional and courteous. It was a pleasant experience.

I had brought with me additional evidence, latest tax return and bank statements. He asked for my passport, ID and green card. I verified name and got fingerprinted and signed a couple forms. 
Casually asked "Asked how long we been married?"

He then announced that he would be conducting the N400. (Questions asked below...)

 

1. What does the judicial branch do?
2. What ocean borders the east coast?

3. How many justices does the supreme court has?
4. We elect a President for how many years?
5. What are the two major political parties in the United States?
6. Who was the president during WW1?

 

He said I passed N400 but couldn't approve since my I-751 is pending and he needs to have another colleague review before he can put final approval. He did say I wouldn't need to come back for the I-751 interview since he kinda conducted both and that was a surprise to me because he didn't make the interview transition from one to the other. I was worried he was going to miss seeing a document and i'd have to come back again or get an RFE since i had brought everything with me for him to go over. I mentioned i had brought original birth certs and marriage cert etc.. and he went over them briefly. He said I was done and could go home. Hope this helps you all!

Dave 
 

Congratulation!  You will see both approval soon.  It was same with me.  only N-400 interview , but IO said that he has to review I-751 form.  You know I got oath on July 15, 2019.   So  your partner with you all the time during interview.  This is new.

Edited July 8, 2019 by dilip

[David1987 43]

31 minutes ago, dilip said:

Congratulation!  You will see both approval soon.  It was same with me.  only N-400 interview , but IO said that he has to review I-751 form.  You know I got oath on July 15, 2019.   So  your partner with you all the time during interview.  This is new.

@dilip oh WOW - congratulations!!!! I meant to ask you if your status had changed online and whats been the latest. So you got Oath July for the 15th - that is great!

Does  that means i may get Oath about a week or so later as well? So you think mine may be before the 24th?
When did your status change online for N400 and I-751?
When did you get a notice for your Oath ceremony?
@Ausa you are next my friend and i wish you best of luck!

oh and by the way, they didn't take my expired green card now either. I thought they would take it then - when i had an infopass last month for a 1 year extension but they didn't. @dilip , do you still have yours?

Edited July 8, 2019 by David1987
typo

[dilip 187]

37 minutes ago, David1987 said:

@dilip oh WOW - congratulations!!!! I meant to ask you if your status had changed online and whats been the latest. So you got Oath July for the 15th - that is great!

Does  that means i may get Oath about a week or so later as well? So you think mine may be before the 24th?
When did your status change online for N400 and I-751?
When did you get a notice for your Oath ceremony?
@Ausa you are next my friend and i wish you best of luck!

oh and by the way, they didn't take my expired green card now either. I thought they would take it then - when i had an infopass last month for a 1 year extension but they didn't. @dilip , do you still have yours?

Interview June 28, 2019.  Both I-751 and N-400 approved on  July 3, 2019.  Received text and email  and checked  after two hours and both updated online.   Got I-751 approval in mail on 5th.  Received another email and text on July 6th , that oath has been scheduled.  Check online on 8th ( document section) and printed the oath letter.  

 

They took my expired green card when I went for I-551 stamp.   

Edited July 8, 2019 by dilip

[David1987 43]

45 minutes ago, dilip said:

Interview June 28, 2019.  Both I-751 and N-400 approved on  July 3, 2019.  Received text and email  and checked  after two hours and both updated online.   Got I-751 approval in mail on 5th.  Received another email and text on July 6th , that oath has been scheduled.  Check online on 8th ( document section) and printed the oath letter.  

 

They took my expired green card when I went for I-551 stamp.   

@dilip @Ausa thanks Dilip for providing the timelines. Well they approved i-751 and said card is being produced and for n400, they also approved and scheduled me for Oath just 3 hours after interview. That was a quick turn around.

[Nayda 28]

1 hour ago, dilip said:

Interview June 28, 2019.  Both I-751 and N-400 approved on  July 3, 2019.  Received text and email  and checked  after two hours and both updated online.   Got I-751 approval in mail on 5th.  Received another email and text on July 6th , that oath has been scheduled.  Check online on 8th ( document section) and printed the oath letter.  

 

They took my expired green card when I went for I-551 stamp.   

Awesome   I just feel so unlucky. I had infopass for I551 stamp, but they didn’t take my green card. 

 

[morgan.croft 210]

On 7/6/2019 at 7:47 AM, dilip said:

Hope it is transferred to NBC

Yes it was. Now to see how it takes to get to the local office and new interview scheduled. 

[Dashinka 24,519]

7 hours ago, dilip said:

I got the oath on 15th July, 2019.  As you said , I will not get 10 year GC and my two year green card was taken during i-551 stamp.  So I have no green card?  Shall I tell them since my i-751 and N-400 are approved at the same time, I am not going to get 10 year GC, even though the notice said it was being produced.  Is it standard for USCIS?

Katya has the same thing happen, so when she had her N400 interview, the IO gave her an affidavit stating she did not have a GC and that is the document they took at the oath ceremony.

 

I hope that helps.

[Dashinka 24,519]

4 hours ago, dilip said:

Congratulation!  You will see both approval soon.  It was same with me.  only N-400 interview , but IO said that he has to review I-751 form.  You know I got oath on July 15, 2019.   So  your partner with you all the time during interview.  This is new.

I agree.  When Katya and I were there, the IO conducted a brief I751 interview with both of us, then escorted me out before proceeding with her N400 interview.

[Dashinka 24,519]

19 minutes ago, Bill & Katya said:

Katya has the same thing happen, so when she had her N400 interview, the IO gave her an affidavit stating she did not have a GC and that is the document they took at the oath ceremony.

 

I hope that helps.

I should note to also bring your AP/EAD card to the oath if you still have it.

[dilip 187]

1 hour ago, Bill & Katya said:

Katya has the same thing happen, so when she had her N400 interview, the IO gave her an affidavit stating she did not have a GC and that is the document they took at the oath ceremony.

 

I hope that helps.

During interview, I mentioned that my card was taken during I-551 stamp, IO did not gave me anything.  Do you have copy of the affidavit your received and taking out sensitive information, is it possible to email that to m me in my personal email.