Nat&Amy

I agree it is important. But RoC and naturalization are two different beasts and for the latter what OP needs to focus on are things such as marital union, physical presence, continuing residence and etc. If they are planning to get their citizenship asap these are the things that will make it or break it. An unadjudicated RoC is not something OP can control, those other things are.

How long USCIS will take to process OP's RoC is not something OP can control. She might apply as soon as her window opens and have her case gather dust for two years. She might apply two months after window opens and have it done in five months. Therefore, delays caused by an unadjudicated RoC are not the result of OP'd actions, can we agree on that? I never said OP doesn't need to apply for RoC. But her applying for it does not affect her citizenship timeline. I stand by what I said.

Removal of Conditions does not affect Citizenship timelines. It needs to be done, yes, but I don't see how focusing on it instead changes anything for the OP. OP, you could always apply for a reentry permit if you plan to spend an extended period of time abroad but be aware that the amount of time you stay out of the US might affect your ability to apply for citizenship and that would potentially delay your citizenship process even more. https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/continuous-residence-and-physical-presence-requirements-for-naturalization

I second this. Speaking from recent experience (October last year), it was a straightforward process from beginning to end. From my first contact by phone to getting passport in 24 hours after appointment, they were nothing short of helpful and accommodating (LA office). Again, it is worth repeating. This is NOT the expedited service. Post offices don't even play a role. The whole thing is done through Passport Agencies. OP, here is what I recommend you do: 1. Look up timelines of your field office here on VJ. I found out mine did same day oath because the date of interview and date of oath were the same for many members. 2. If they do same day oath, plan to gather everything you need for the URGENT TRAVEL passport processing, so that you are all set when your 14-day window opens. 3. Call Passport Agencies and schedule an appointment. If the nearest office doesn't have availability, try another. In your case, seems like a minor hassle compared to cancelling your trip abroad or rescheduling oath ceremony, which I would not recommend.