N-400 and I-751 Combo Pending -- Part 2

[NYBEtt 88]

7 hours ago, Venus201320 said:

Hey guys I saw that they USCIS is coming out with a new policy manual for there officers who are adjudicating cases. This section applies to us who are filing pending I-751 and N-400 petition. Here is the link https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-g-chapter-5

 

 

 

“2. Spouses with Pending Petitions and Naturalization Applications

An application for naturalization may not be approved if there is a pending petition for removal of conditions. If an applicant’s petition to remove conditions is pending at the time of filing or is filed prior to the interview, USCIS will adjudicate the petition to remove conditions prior to or concurrently with the adjudication of the naturalization application.”

 

”An officer should conduct the naturalization examination even if the petition to remove conditions is not in the CPR spouse’s A-file. The officer should follow internal procedures to request the petition. The officer must not approve the CPR spouse’s naturalization application until the officer has reviewed and approved the petition to remove conditions.”

 

thanks for sharing! hope this means the process will be uniform and everyone who is interviewed for N-400 with a pending I-751 will also be interviewed for the I-751 concurrently. 

[sebastianshaw 97]

12 hours ago, Venus201320 said:

Hey guys I saw that they USCIS is coming out with a new policy manual for there officers who are adjudicating cases. This section applies to us who are filing pending I-751 and N-400 petition. Here is the link https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-g-chapter-5

 

 

 

“2. Spouses with Pending Petitions and Naturalization Applications

An application for naturalization may not be approved if there is a pending petition for removal of conditions. If an applicant’s petition to remove conditions is pending at the time of filing or is filed prior to the interview, USCIS will adjudicate the petition to remove conditions prior to or concurrently with the adjudication of the naturalization application.”

 

”An officer should conduct the naturalization examination even if the petition to remove conditions is not in the CPR spouse’s A-file. The officer should follow internal procedures to request the petition. The officer must not approve the CPR spouse’s naturalization application until the officer has reviewed and approved the petition to remove conditions.”

 

This seems to be an official green light to officers that they can do a combo interview.

Overall seems to be a step in the right direction, because i have observed some cases where the N-400 interview happened and then USCIS went cold turkey because ROC was not adjudicated. 

[sebastianshaw 97]

5 hours ago, NYBEtt said:

thanks for sharing! hope this means the process will be uniform and everyone who is interviewed for N-400 with a pending I-751 will also be interviewed for the I-751 concurrently. 

you are eligible to file for n400, are you holding off ?

[Venus201320 143]

Any updates from anyone?

[Georgia16 2,858]

21 minutes ago, Venus201320 said:

Any updates from anyone?

I had combo interview today. Didn’t ask for any paperwork at all and got 1 question about the I-751. 

[Mr & Mrs Umer 12]

My case number starts with WAC19901XXXXX I am March 2019 Filer & I have filed N400 as well ( March 2020). No significant movement at all on I-751("will schedule an interview" since beginning) except finger scanning for ROC card. Weird part is when I check 100+ cases on the top or the Bottom (through Serial numbers) majority of them have been approved and its very disturbing for me, Should I expect a COMBO Interview or its just a ROC delay due to Covid19. By any chance, can I call them and ask them about delay (if someone could share any pro tip for contact) this journey ending is very frustrating. Please suggest me a solution, thank you for your time and care

[Cdn_Ali 11]

I wouldn't bother calling to ask about delays. Some of us have been waiting since 2018 for I-751 and a year for N-400 so you probably have many months to wait. I know it is very frustrating!

 

What does your USCIS account say for "estimated completion"? Even though it may not be totally accurate, it may give you an idea of the timeline for your field office. 

[Thegirl 225]

On 7/24/2020 at 3:59 AM, Mr & Mrs Umer said:

My case number starts with WAC19901XXXXX I am March 2019 Filer & I have filed N400 as well ( March 2020). No significant movement at all on I-751("will schedule an interview" since beginning) except finger scanning for ROC card. Weird part is when I check 100+ cases on the top or the Bottom (through Serial numbers) majority of them have been approved and its very disturbing for me, Should I expect a COMBO Interview or its just a ROC delay due to Covid19. By any chance, can I call them and ask them about delay (if someone could share any pro tip for contact) this journey ending is very frustrating. Please suggest me a solution, thank you for your time and care

My i-751 is from summer 2018 and N400 Summer 2019 so if you figure something out let us know. It takes a while...my extension letter has long expired. All you'll get is an update of where your case is and that they are waiting on the next step when you contact them. You're still well within normal processing time. 

[RainbowMonkey 24]

WAC filer here.. And after 616 days, my I751 got approved!!! Finally! See my signature for my timeline. Best of luck for those who are still waiting. Now i just need to wait for my N400.

 

To those who had been approved, how long did you get your green card from the online update that your case was approved? Thanks! 

[Venus201320 143]

14 minutes ago, RainbowMonkey said:

WAC filer here.. And after 616 days, my I751 got approved!!! Finally! See my signature for my timeline. Best of luck for those who are still waiting. Now i just need to wait for my N400.

 

To those who had been approved, how long did you get your green card from the online update that your case was approved? Thanks! 

Wow congratulations! Wow I’m surprised they approved your I-751 while you still have N-400 pending. Hope that happens to me 😢 is there anything you did to push for a decision on your I-751?

[RainbowMonkey 24]

25 minutes ago, Venus201320 said:

Wow congratulations! Wow I’m surprised they approved your I-751 while you still have N-400 pending. Hope that happens to me 😢 is there anything you did to push for a decision on your I-751?

Nope. Just waited and waited and waited. I was actually planning to call today if I didn’t get an update coz my extension letter expires in less than 2 weeks. So I’m really glad i got approved. Good luck!

[Venus201320 143]

2 minutes ago, RainbowMonkey said:

Nope. Just waited and waited and waited. I was actually planning to call today if I didn’t get an update coz my extension letter expires in less than 2 weeks. So I’m really glad i got approved. Good luck!

Yeah my extension letter expires at the end of August. 😭 My I-751 was transferred to NBC where my N-400 is pending there as well. Ugh hopefully I get some good news soon...losing hope with all what’s going on..

[Georgia16 2,858]

Just now, Venus201320 said:

Yeah my extension letter expires at the end of August. 😭 My I-751 was transferred to NBC where my N-400 is pending there as well. Ugh hopefully I get some good news soon...losing hope with all what’s going on..

Get your representative or congressmen to require on your behalf about what going on.

[Venus201320 143]

1 hour ago, Georgia16 said:

Get your representative or congressmen to require on your behalf about what going on.

I don’t think I can because John Lewis has passed away and I don’t know if there accepting any request at the moment. Which is understandable. Who else can I contact? 

[Georgia16 2,858]

15 minutes ago, Venus201320 said:

I don’t think I can because John Lewis has passed away and I don’t know if there accepting any request at the moment. Which is understandable. Who else can I contact? 

GA has 14 so not even sure he was the one representing you. Look it up here.

 

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/GA#representatives