Sarge2155

Wait till they see our information and documents either we will get approved for fear of looking through all the items, or turned away due to fear of looking through all the items 😁

Since the filing overlap for the I-751 and the N-400 is so close (1 year apart) we are going to take the entire 751 package, items after the filing of the 751 (these will also suffice as items for the N-400). The N-400 interview NOA states that if you submitted copies when you filed the N-400 online that you should bring the originals to the interview. @Crazy Cat stated that the IO they had for their combo interview specifically asked for items from the date of filing the ROC to the combo interview, so that's pretty cut and dry there and how we made our decision on what to take. Our local office is the same as Crazy Cats so we were tuned into that statement Crazy Cat made! Items we are taking to the N400 interview : Copy of the entire I-751 package (never know what USCIS has done with your original and it's better to have it and not need it, than to not have it and need it.) This is all in anticipation of having the Combo interview, also there are items inside the I-751 package we can use for the N400 interview too. Copy of the entire N-400 package submitted online (ALL Originals as requested) The N-400 items will also serve as items from ROC filing to N-400 interview. I know its very confusing and a mountain of paperwork, but if its a Combo interview I will be there to help the wife navigate the ROC portion (which is the largest of the packages). The N-400 portion she will be able to manage by herself as it is a much smaller package. Might be overkill some will say, but this is OUR personal choice as I have learned to be prepared with USCIS throughout the years. We started this journey with the kitchen sink with the K1, no need to stop now as we might as well go out with the kitchen sink too! Since this will be our FIRST interview together, if it's a combo, (AOS was waived) we have little to no idea what to expect thus we are going to go armed to the teeth so to speak! Just sharing with you all what we are going to do, we understand to each is own so please respect that as we do!!!

Don't sweat this you got this it'll be a combo I'm sure!

Yeah do that I've seen folks on here do the same thing and once the IO found out the spouse was there it turned into a combo interview. So maybe whoever the interviewee is might be a good idea to lightly drop the hint that the spouse is outside.

OK cool we'll keep an eye out for it if it should arrive. Now I am scrambling to get everything in order for both the ROC and the 400. I've got mountains of papers in two separate boxes I have to organize and then go on my pc to get others to put stuff together to take to the interview. I kept records but they were not kept in order. I got kinda lazy at the stretch line and just threw stuff in the appropriate box. I do not recommend that!

Did they send you an email informing you of your combo? Yeah it just dawned on me about that I posted the date!

It just dawned on me that I could look in the documents section in the online account and get the NOA of the interview date DUH. Interview date is April 11, 2023

Status on my wife's N-400 changed to "Interview Was Scheduled" on March 7th, 2023, we are awaiting the hard copy in the mail to tell us the date and time of the interview. No word on the I-751 still showing that the fingerprints were applied to the case. Hopefully this will be or turn into a combo interview. We will plan as such and take all documents for both forms. I of course will accompany my wife to the N-400 Interview in the hopes that it'll be a combo! I-751 submitted January 6th, 2022 N-400 submitted online January 5th, 2023

Yes transcripts by far!

Yes you are correct there is a question on the N-400 that asked "Have you EVER claimed to be a U.S. citizen (in writing or any other way")? Part 12 question 1, it also ask for an explanation on a separate sheet of paper if you answered yes, so you'd have to explain it there. I'd be proactive now and in addition to amending your taxes I would get a affidavit from your tax preparer stating what happened and include that with your N-400 documents. Not sure if it will be an issue, but one thing we do know it will be an issue if you fail to tell the truth and they find out otherwise. Your proactive steps taken now I think will save you heartache when the time comes.

@aapl also visit some of the other I-751 threads and look and see what everyone has done and use them as a guide for yourself. I filed my wife's in January 2022 there are excellent ideas given there if you care to look. Any I-751 thread will do though especially if there is a lot of content inside. Slow down and make sure you are in your window!

@aapl No reason to send two checks you can combine the amount. Unless you have a specific reason to send two checks one will do! You did not list taxes, bank statements, utility bills, rental contracts or mortgage statement (unless that's in your proof of legitimate marriage you mentioned). I'd slow down and check your packet before sending it. If what you listed is all you really are going to send I think you'd be in trouble. USCIS does not recommend two hole punching it used to be the thing to do but they changed their language. I do not think they would kick back your package for doing it though. Make sure you send tax transcripts if you can get them or have them

"Filing the Form N-400 provides an automatic extension of your form I-551, Permanent Resident Card (also known as a Green Card). This notice presented along with your expired Permanent Resident Card, is evidence of your lawful permanent resident status for 24 months from the "Card Expires" date indicated on your Permanent Resident card."

I know you've gotten a lot of confusing answers some say you do not get the new extension letter for the N400 some say you do. Not sure why that happens. But I can assure you my wife got both extensions on her NOA for her 751 and then another for her N400. Just file your N400 and see what happens and go from there. The extension is not an update though they are two separate extensions one for the 751 and another for the N400 they overlap which gave us an additional year after the 751 extension will expire. They both are for 24 months!

Looking at my NOA for my N400 and as @Mike E said filing the N400 does automatically generate another extension letter. I got a 24 month extension for the N400 as well as the 751! Not sure why others have not, but its true they do issue one.

But my 751 did get transferred though!

Plus they will want you to pay next years taxes quarterly, its not required but they always suggest it. Yes the underpayment penalty is going be substantial!

Mine are same as yours as far as the NBC locations and 751 and N400!

They are different, different addresses so I would assume different places.

Make sure you read up on getting married in the Philippines, there are a few documents you will need to get married there. It is not quite so easy like getting married in the USA. Be sure to allow plenty of time as some places in the Philippines well most places the paperwork moves quite slow. You are looking at a minimum of 30 days to be safe so that you can pull it off. Google it and its all there what you will need.

I don't know why USCIS uses that status as they aren't doing jack! Actively means they are looking at it everyday and we all know that's BULL! But good for you at least your biometrics is out of the way!

I would say that its time you put on your big boy pants. They have already made their decision on what or who they are going to stand with, things may have smoothed out for now but what happens next time. Being a step-father is tough at best but when the step-children do not respect you coupled with the wife not putting the kids in their place when they overstep their boundaries I see humongous problems ahead. You being the immigrant makes it even worst. You need to protect yourself gather all your documents for safe keeping in case you have to jet! There is a line where love ends and being a man starts, you have to retain your dignity whether you love her or not. If you do not stand up for yourself and DEMAND respect what do you think they are going to do to you? Yes my post might sound harsh but you asked for opinions this is just mine! I hope things work out for you! I was a step-father before so I know what I'm talking about!

I concur FedEx or UPS would have been a much better deal instead of USPS, no telling where the documents are now!

No it started with SRC Dallas, but it has been transferred now to NBC.

Good deal now go and ace it!