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Your list is solid and others have given good advice on additional things to include. Just going to add that if you have any proof of trips taken together, I would include that evidence. Additionally, if you have any mail/cards/invitations that are addressed to both of you, that can be good evidence to include as well.

No, it's not. But both spouses should go and hope that it is if the I-751 is still pending at the time of the N-400 interview.

HR Block preparers usually have very little training. This is a perfect example. If you are married during the tax year, you cannot file as single. If you are married at any point during the year, you are considered married for the entire year for tax purposes (even if the marriage occurred on December 30th). The tax preparer SHOULD have either suggested that you a) apply for an ITIN for your foreign spouse with the tax forms or b) filed "Married Filing Separately" (which can then be amended to Married Filing Jointly at a later date after the spouse's SSN is acquired).

Getting an actual job offer is one of the best ways to get an EAD expedite. What reasons did you provide for an expediate of the EAD and AP before? What did you fax over as "supporting evidence"? It seems strange to apply for expedites of both EAD and AP at the same time, because they are kind of at odds. If you urgently need to work, then traveling to the UK isn't urgent, and vice versa. The officer that mentioned the website probably meant either sending in inquiry or using Ask Emma, but the wait times you are experiencing is in line with the norm these days from what I have seen.

Check here instead: https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do Case history tab also still works properly.

This has been an ongoing issue for weeks. You can check your status with the receipt number here (without logging in): https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do You can also click the "Case History" tab and it will display properly. The error only appears on the "Case Status" tab.

Congrats on getting the N-400 interview scheduled. I think you may have meant to post this in the Nov. 2021 thread, not Nov. 2022?

USCIS is notoriously bad at handling address changes properly. If it were me, I would submit it again.

Before that it was "We scheduled you for a biometrics appointment". As a side note, someone at the ASC where my husband did his bio appointment gave him this outdated notice that says "Naturalization applicants with a filing date of Dec. 1, 2020 or later are required to take the 2020 version of the civics test." I immediately started laughing when he showed it to me. Just another classic example of USCIS' typical modus operandi of "the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing". For anyone reading this, this isn't true. They are using the 2008 version of the test, as evidenced by the experiences shared here on VJ by those who have had their naturalization interview and by USCIS itself: Civics Test 2008 Version The 2008 version of the civics test is an oral test, and the USCIS officer will ask you up to 10 questions from the list of 100 civics test questions. You must answer 6 questions correctly to pass the 2008 version of the civics test. Applicants who filed their Form N-400 before December 1, 2020, will continue to take the 2008 civics test at initial exam, re-exam, or N-336 hearing. Applicants who file their Form N-400 on or after March 1, 2021 will also take the 2008 civics test at initial exam, re-exam, or N-336 hearing. The even more ridiculous thing is I'm pretty sure the 2020 version was never "required" and it lasted a very short amount of time (5 months maybe?). During that period of time, people had the option of taking either version. It's baffling that my local ASC is giving out information that is a) years out of date, and b) not accurate even when it wasn't out of date.

N-400s start at NBC and then are adjudicated by the local offices for interviews, etc.

My husband just had his biometrics appointment. He was in and out in less than 15 minutes, and we also got the update "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS" right after.

The extension letters changed to 48 months on/after January 25th.

We did not put the A number on the photos, but we compiled them in Word (4 to a page) and had the date, the names of everyone pictured, and the date the photo was taken in the caption for each one.

Just adding that my husband's NOA for the N-400 did include the language regarding the 24 month extension for the green card but it is the same extension as the I-751 NOA so does not lengthen the period beyond 24 months after green card expiration. Essentially, it just becomes a "back up" extension letter that will expire at the same time as the first one from the I-751.

We had the same issue with our bank (statements only show my name) and I did the exact same thing - got a letter from the bank confirming the joint account status and the date my husband was added.

The other commenters are correct, the 3 year rule is not based on how long you've been married, it's based on how long you've been a Permanent Resident + married to your USC spouse. In other words, the date of issue on your green card is when the 3 year countdown begins. Unfortunately, that means that the delay to your AOS process also means waiting longer to file N-400.

Filing online is so easy and you get the receipt notice right away. It's worth it just to avoid any potential mailing issues and having to wait for the receipt notice, imo. You also don't have to do the application all at once. You can start working on it at your leisure, and submit when you are ready. We started my husband's application in December, but wanted to file after the holidays, so just worked on it here and there until we were 100% ready to file + pay the fee. (Note - you have 30 days to complete/submit the application once you start, but as long as you log in and work on it before the 30 days is up, it extends for another 30 days). Other perks of filing online - If you get other notices, such as a biometrics appointment, you'll have access to the notice immediately (you will also still receive hard copies in the mail). You can also add additional evidence after filing, if needed, in the "unsolicited evidence" section.

I've attached a photo of what our I-751 packet looked like before mailing. Note that we sent all monthly bank statements which is why it is so thick. You can send quarterly statements if you want to save some paper. Also this was our cover letter: PETITIONER NAME A-Number: A-####### ADDRESS ADDRESS U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Attn: I-751 P.O. Box 21200 Phoenix, AZ 85036-1200 November 1, 2021 Nature of submission: I-751 PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS - ORIGINAL SUBMISSION To Whom It May Concern: Enclosed please find Form I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions and all supporting documents as required, including evidence that my marriage to [US Spouse] was entered in good faith and that our marital relationship is ongoing. Enclosed are the following documents: REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: · Form G-1450, Credit Card Payment Authorization for $680 · Form G-1145, Request for e-Notification · Completed & Signed Form I-751 · Copy of Permanent Resident Card (front and back) EXHIBIT A – BANK ACCOUNTS: · Letter from [Bank] re: Joint Account status · Checking account statements from May 2019 – October 2021 · Letter from [Bank] re: Joint Savings account · Savings account statements from July 2020 – September 2021 EXHIBIT B – OTHER FINANCIALS: · IRS Tax transcripts for 2019 and 2020 · Credit Card statements from May 2019 – October 2021 · Authorized user documentation from Credit Card #2 · Beneficiary Documentation from Roth IRA Account · Joint Auto Loan details (Refinanced in both names on October 28, 2021) EXHIBIT C – SHARED ADDRESS & COHABITATION: · Joint Leases from [Apartment] for 2019, 2020 & 2021 · Water bills in both names from May 2020 to October 2021 · Letters addressed to both spouses EXHIBIT D – SHARED INSURANCE & BILLS: · Declarations pages for auto insurance policy from December 2019 – December 2021 · Planet Fitness Membership Agreement · Verizon Prepaid Wireless Account info showing both names & numbers EXHIBIT E – MISCELLANEOUS: · 12 photos from throughout the marriage · Documentation of 4 trips taken together in 2020 & 2021 · Emergency contact sheet from Wife’s employer · Healthcare Durable Power of Attorney – Wife · Healthcare Durable Power of Attorney – Husband · Copy of Marriage Certificate Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and I understand that I may be required to submit original documents to an Immigration Officer at a later date. Signed, ­_____________________ PETITIONER NAME

There is already a thread for February 2023 N-400 filers.

I mean...it literally says "disregard this notice, no further action is needed" if it doesn't apply to you. So disregard the notice.

I'd be curious to know if they filed N-400 and both got approved. Unfortunately, I think that is likely and doesn't really mean anything for SRC filers in general.

@Ani2 I think you will be fine if you follow the advice you have been given here, especially since your ex is (currently) cooperative. I would start with him, and get the signed affidavit from him as previously mentioned, plus every scrap of evidence he may have on hand to demonstrate your relationship was genuine, that you were living together, etc. The reason I say to start with him first is because he could change his tune at any moment and decide not to be helpful. This is one of those situations where it doesn't hurt to get creative and send evidence that normally wouldn't be necessary for a couple still married and living together. A few things that I don't think were mentioned here yet: Do either of you still have any mail or correspondence addressed to both of you? Wedding invitations, Christmas cards, letters, etc. For example, I sent in the official notices I received during the pandemic about stimulus checks, since they were addressed to both of us. Did you have a pet together? Would there be vet records that indicate you were both owners of the pet and/or the contacts the vet had on file? Did you ever have any joint memberships, like Costco or a gym? Did either of you have the other spouse as beneficiary on any accounts? If so, see if you can get documentation of that even if the designation is different now Also I would definitely include a copy of the divorce decree AGAIN with the other RFE documents you are able to get together and perhaps a short statement/cover letter detailing everything.

This is the second time recently I have seen the question about kids asked at the combo I-751/N-400 interview on VJ. Honestly, I don't think it means they see not having kids as "sus" but more to gauge your answer(s) and reactions to that question. Pretty much every legitimate married couple will have at least discussed having kids and why/when/why not.

As a side note, you can amend the return later to MFJ after your spouse is in the U.S. and has an SSN to take advantage of the tax benefits.

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