I-751 January 2021 Filers

[jazzyveal 0]

Hi All!

 

My husband received his 24 month extension and Biometrics appointment letter together on 12/17/21. In Middle Eastern culture , they takes the names of their fathers and forefathers. (Name, dad's name, grandfather's name, etc.), different from my traditional first, middle, last name. So he has 4.

 

On his Applicant's Information Worksheet (attached with the Biometrics appointment notification), would it be okay to write his 2nd and 3rd name as his middle name, like on his state driver's license?

[AlexeiMaughan 29]

Hey all,

 

Quick question - got my interview on 11th Jan and I want to know if my wife has to be there? I know with covid they say to come alone but surely my wife being there would be more beneficial. Anyone had their interview at Chatsworth, CA possibly who can attest to whether they just want you or both of you? 

 

Thanks all, 

[Rocio0010 5,579]

3 minutes ago, AlexeiMaughan said:

Hey all,

 

Quick question - got my interview on 11th Jan and I want to know if my wife has to be there? I know with covid they say to come alone but surely my wife being there would be more beneficial. Anyone had their interview at Chatsworth, CA possibly who can attest to whether they just want you or both of you? 

 

Thanks all, 

Yup. She needs to attend.

[Rafagus 64]

On 1/2/2022 at 4:56 PM, AlexeiMaughan said:

Hey all,

 

Quick question - got my interview on 11th Jan and I want to know if my wife has to be there? I know with covid they say to come alone but surely my wife being there would be more beneficial. Anyone had their interview at Chatsworth, CA possibly who can attest to whether they just want you or both of you? 

 

Thanks all, 

If you filed jointly, as seems to be the case, if your wife does not attend, you'll not be approved

[Jan filer 6]

I spoke to my lawyer and she said I can’t apply apply for n400 with pending  i751 she said “ he has to wait for I-751 to be approved. They used to allow it before but not anymore“

[M@K12 112]

39 minutes ago, Jan filer said:

I spoke to my lawyer and she said I can’t apply apply for n400 with pending  i751 she said “ he has to wait for I-751 to be approved. They used to allow it before but not anymore“

 

any proof ? I did not find anything related to what your lawyer said. 

[Kuneesa 92]

49 minutes ago, Jan filer said:

I spoke to my lawyer and she said I can’t apply apply for n400 with pending  i751 she said “ he has to wait for I-751 to be approved. They used to allow it before but not anymore“

Yeah sorry, your lawyer is wrong.

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-g-chapter-5

Edited January 6, 2022 by Kuneesa

[lsu_mike 97]

1 hour ago, Jan filer said:

I spoke to my lawyer and she said I can’t apply apply for n400 with pending  i751 she said “ he has to wait for I-751 to be approved. They used to allow it before but not anymore“

You may wanna reconsider your legal representation.  

[Jan filer 6]

2 hours ago, lsu_mike said:

You may wanna reconsider your legal representation.  

I just consulted another lawyer she said same that pending I 751 needs to be approved first then after 3 year you can apply for citizenship 

[SoCal2021 201]

6 minutes ago, Jan filer said:

I just consulted another lawyer she said same that pending I 751 needs to be approved first then after 3 year you can apply for citizenship 

While your I-751 is pending approval, you can file N-400 for citizenship when you are eligible.  However, your petition for N-400 will not be approved unless your I-751 is approved first.   In some circumstances, USCIS will conduct combo interview of both I-751 and N-400 on the same date but your I-751 ROC must be lifted before they approve you for citizenship.  

[Rocio0010 5,579]

4 hours ago, Jan filer said:

I spoke to my lawyer and she said I can’t apply apply for n400 with pending  i751 she said “ he has to wait for I-751 to be approved. They used to allow it before but not anymore“

Nope, wrong. Get rid of that lawyer.

[Chocobo 196]

17 hours ago, SoCal2021 said:

While your I-751 is pending approval, you can file N-400 for citizenship when you are eligible.  However, your petition for N-400 will not be approved unless your I-751 is approved first.   In some circumstances, USCIS will conduct combo interview of both I-751 and N-400 on the same date but your I-751 ROC must be lifted before they approve you for citizenship.  

^^  This.

 

It may be what your lawyer meant but it sure came out weird.  Absolutely, go ahead and file the N-400 while you wait.

[Queens2008 5]

Hi  everyone, 

 

Does anyone actually know how they process the cases? Does it go ny case number or just random?  I checked a few cases numbers before mine and they have been approved etc and was wondering if mine would be close.

[Faith & Love 72]

Finally got my green card!

LIN service center, didn’t call or contact USCIS, just was patiently waiting🙂

Filed I-751 on 1/3/21

NOA 2/6/21

Approved on 12/21/21

Received the card 12/28/21

 

To all LIN pending applicants, you will get yours soon, just be patient and have hope!

 

[elmers 289]

21 hours ago, Faith & Love said:

Finally got my green card!

LIN service center, didn’t call or contact USCIS, just was patiently waiting🙂

Filed I-751 on 1/3/21

NOA 2/6/21

Approved on 12/21/21

Received the card 12/28/21

 

To all LIN pending applicants, you will get yours soon, just be patient and have hope!

 

Congrats!! I am April LIN filer. LIN is so very slow but this has given some hope