Loren Y

I agree with postponing the interview if possible. The Thai embassy Visa Unit is very responsive to emails, and very easy to communicate with. I have had a bunch of times for different things I had to contact them, and they have always come thru.

With everyone getting global entry, even though I have it I find I don't use it as much as the app based mobile passport. You enter all you information in the app, and answer all the questions on you phone, and then it gives you a QR code to scan at the 1 line for mobile passport ( That is usually empty in my experience). I walk up and scan the QR code, and roll thru, actually a lot faster than global entry in my experience. I recommend the mobile passport app for now, until everyone starts using that. https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/mobile-passport-control

The expedite will just get it thru the review process faster. you are still going to have 3-4 weeks advanced notice of the interview, so you should be able to get a medical done.

Don't think it will be an issue. When my wife and I went to our AOS interview, I saw the photos I submitted with the I-129 attached to a page in the large file the officer had on his desk. I don't think they were used for anything but attaching to some paper in the file, so I don't think in this case size is going to matter. You should be fine unless you get a real picky reviewer.

Have to check the wait times for you local office. My wife passed her test on March 16th, Oath ceremony 3 weeks later on April 6th. Las Vegas, NV office seems to be averaging 3 weeks .

2 options for you, wait until Visa is in your possession, or make sure you buy refundable, or flexible tickets. There are a lot of variables that come into play that can end up ruining even the best plans.

Looks like the Ex pulled her I-864, or sent something to trigger this. Time to lawyer up! and make sure you have plenty of evidence that you entered into the marriage in good faith.

You can bring an interpreter, and I recommend it, as the Phone ones they use are really bad. Even during covid they let you use your interpreter via phone if you had too, but now should be no issues, but if you are close, stop by the field office and ask.

I'm here and available. No charge for VJ members. Can have you married and certificate in hand in under an hour. Message me if you need more details or my contact information

I agree with @Mike E, Nigeria is a tough consulate. you will get a USCIS approval pretty easily as you met the requirements, you may want to try to get as many trips in before the interview as possible to increase your chances.

Definitely file the N400. 19 days after we filed my wifes N400 the I751 was approved and had 10 year green card a week later. Then citizenship interview Mid May, and Oath ceremony on the 6th of April, and no more USCIS. Today is the 16th, so 10 days later, and every morning I have been waking up thinking no more USCIS. Will probably continue for a least a few more weeks.

I agree, But even as a citizen when I did my passport I had to send in my original Birth Certificate. I got that back, but Birth certificate here in the US is pretty easy to replace, Naturalization certificate not so easy.

I will, not going anywhere, I can still get satisfaction by helping other people beat USCIS and make it to the end.

I never got to attend the interview or the oath ceremony. Only the applicant was allowed inside. Thought they would have eased up a bit, but no such luck.

Thanks 😊

Not as long as some have had, but Yesterday the 6th of April My wife took her Oath here in Las Vegas,NV, and marked the end of dealing with USCIS forever. Seeing the Naturalization Certificate was the most beautiful thing. Everyone here from the beginning November 2017 when I filed the K1, until now I would like to send out a thanks to those that have provided great advice, and allowed me to help others. A couple I married from VJ that also did a K1 just had their Citizenship test, and passed also. Their oath is the 11th of May. Knowing I was part of their journey from Marriage to Naturalization was rewarding also. I hope all the others I have married here from VJ also get to this point. It is so satisfying knowing you made it thru the war, won all the battles, and came out victorious. For anyone else out there, keep fighting, and don't give up. It is possible to make it out... a little rough for wear definitely, and probably with some lifelong scars and things that will haunt you forever, but knowing you came out on top is worth it.