US Immigration from Philippines

My wife and I are planning a trip back to the Philippines for late next year and are trying to gather what we need to travel and guarantee re-entry. We were unaware about the report of marriage and have filed very late. We have waited 3 months only to get a text that our "application was denied" with no specified reason from the Philippines Embassy, so unfortunately we are trying to get our originals back from them so we can try again. We are afraid we are running out of time. We have copies of her extension letter but can't find the original and therefore believe we will need a I-551 stamp. I'm not sure though if we can get that if we end up out of time and have to renew the passport in her maiden name. Since her passport needs renewed and we may need to do it in the maiden name I'm worried about re-entry issues. A lot seems to be against us and I'm looking for advice from people who have been through similar. I really appreciate any help or guidance.

My wife just got the notice of her appointment for her citizenship interview scheduled for January 10th. She had filed her N-400 in January 2022. When she filed, her I-751 was and is still pending with the extension letter due to expire December 31, 2022. There was no mention of a joint interview. Is this normal or would that come separately? Also, she applied for citizenship under the 3-year rule but by the time of the interview she will have been in the US for 5 years and the interview is 2 days before our 5th wedding anniversary. Will this have any effect on the nature of the interview and what she will have to bring? Also, is my passport good enough for proof of my citizenship or do I need to get my birth certificate? I just hope it doesn't snow that day.

Hi everyone. Is anyone here from the Philippines and applying for a spouse visa and unvaccinated . How was the process? Did St.Luke s ask why you are not vaccinated? How was the interview? And how did you apply for a waiver ( religious and moral convictions ? Pls share your experiences. Thank you

So, it's almost 30 days since I passed the N-400 interview and received a Form N-652 which checked "You passed the English test and the U.S. history and government test", and "Congratulations! Your application has been recommended for approval. At this time, it appears you have established your eligibility for naturalization. If final approval is granted, you will be notified when and where to report for your naturalization ceremony".

Question 1: Since my I-751 application for removal of conditions (ROC) remains pending, what is your experience about the waiting period for approval of I-751 after N-400 has been passed?

Question 2: Any exceptions you know of that may affect final approval of the N-400?

My local office is Seattle for the N-400, and my I-751 is with apparently slowpoke Nebraska LIN processing center.

I had the impression the N-400 will expedite the processing of I-751 but is it possible that my approval papers are time-locked at Nebraska LIN?

Much appreciate any thoughts.

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G&A

I wanted my nephew to witness the ceremony. He s 19 and was born here and disjointed from the immigrant experience. I don t think he understands what it s like for immigrants and thought this might give hime a little insight. Maybe spark some conversations about immigration in general.

Anyways, if anyone had their ceremony in Chicago at this building recently, were you allowed to have guests? My parents and all my siblings want to go to but they re ok with staying outside and just celebrating with me afterwards.