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Nothing would stop them from filing earlier... but without a final divorce decree, it can't be approved, and @may222223 would be in a pickle if you get an interview without the decree in hand. Wait until you have the decree and then file I-751 immediately with waiver. If you hit the 90-day window before you have the final decree in hand, file then even without the decree and note in the filing that you are waiting for it, and include other evidence with the waiver.

If it were me, I'd use the unsolicited evidence form on the USCIS website to upload newer copies of tax transcripts to both, new marriage evidence to both, etc. Adding evidence can trigger someone to look at it, and it also sets you up well to then informally ask your local representatives to message USCIS on your behalf and ask what's up. You're taking a while; but not THAT long outside normal processing; so make the officer's job a little easier with some obvious evidence of a good relationship and give it a nudge. If you've had any encounters with the law, and especially any abuse complaints, you're going to be waiting a while and will want to engage a lawyer. Last, no, there's no reason to re-file a new 5-year N400 now. They couldn't approve it until they handled the I-751, either.

Yep, not open far enough out for USPS but I should be able to do it tomorrow!

Had my interview on Monday; even though they'd not given an update it was a combo interview. Interview started about 75 minutes late. Thankfully I brought water and snacks and had a book to read. Once we were guided in there were lots of questions around the relationship, how we met, any additional docs we wanted to share (I brought a fairly limited set of docs: beneficiary listing on investments, most recent bank account statements showing both of us on them, insurance cards showing we're on the same plan, ID cards both at the same address, and property tax record showing both of us, a couple vacation photos). The officer just glanced at those and seemed more happy to see we'd brought something than in what we brought, none of them were examined. She then asked if I also wanted to complete the naturalization questions today, and I said yes. Then she moved on to civics test and asked my husband to sit in the back of the office for a bit; I made 6 for 6 on the questions, read and wrote the sentence requested, and confirmed the long list of yes/no questions. Then we were done. The interview took about 45 minutes but probably 20 minutes of that time was her reading or writing and waiting for their system to save or open screens. Apparently there were having some slowness issues on the day. I was told she was approving both my I751 and N400, and I'd be scheduled for a oath as it was too late in the day for a same-day oath. When I got home I saw the approval on the I751 and the pending oath status on the N400. Today (3 days later) I got the online copy for the scheduled oath letter which will be on the 9th. I'll give another update once that's done, but definitely in the home stretch now!

Also, since you're Canadian, if it's an option for you, you can return to Canada and apply for a spousal visa now that you're married. You can continue to visit your US spouse once that application is received as it shows proof you've gaining status "the right way" and aren't planning to move to the US before its approved. I visited several times while my visa application was pending. So if it works better for you, and you have some ties and abilities to stay in Canada, that's a way to keep your life there and transition to the US in a more controlled manner (and of course then travel is also no issue). Just making sure you're not assuming that now that you're married you *have* to stay and go through the don't-work process.

I've seen people list this as unemployed and list it as homemaker; both seem valid. You can always give additional detail in person if asked at the interview.

MM/YYYY: August 2024 Location: Florida, US Business / organization: Walmart+ Delivery Check type: Age verification Reason: Alcohol Delivery Result: Success Details: Got some alcohol delivered to a hotel I was staying at. Walmart delivery driver (who was actually a Instacart driver, apparently that's who walmart contracted out to for this area) was able to scan the machine readable digits on the back of my Nexus ID with their app, which treated it like a passport. Looking at their screen while it happened it looks like Instacart app uses the Scandit mobile SDK, which indeed can scan TTP cards in my testing (and checking the Scandit website just now it shows Instacarts logo, so I dare say that's accurate).

I had a lost Christmas gift get delivered 7 months late once before after filing a lost package form. USPS will make real efforts to try and find missing mail, just give them a bit of time.

The Global Entry/Nexus/Sentri cards are all similar (I think all literally the same card design just with the program name at the top printed differently) and are all federal photo ID. I try and use mine as much as I can for the same reason as @OldUser, I don't want to let stores scan all the data on my DL. I use my Nexus card as ID for alcohol at stores and bars, and I've never been denied, but I've gotten various push back from cashiers who would rather scan an ID than type in numbers. Kroger/Fred Meyer especially now requires a manager override to enter the birthdate manually, so they really, really want to scan your ID. Kroger is also known to store, track, and sell your personal information as a data broker, so that's a big NO from me! It's also the card I always use for TSA, and there I had it rejected once as the person checking IDs claimed the photo was too bad to use (no one else has ever complained, so I think that was BS). In short, yes, start a thread!

You've not filled out a timeline so it's hard to say. Based on what other people have seen the "milestone" it's counting down to is often the 3 year or 5 year anniversary of your green card. At that point, you might get an interview scheduled quickly. But the dates themselves don't really mean anything concrete. These also power the time estimates on the website which are notoriously wrong. My interview is in 2 weeks and my timeline shows a 5 month estimate. Also, do be careful with AI, it's just going to invent what sounds like a right answer. Submitting an AI query is to ask "give me an answer that most people would think sounds right" not "give me the right answer". Your best bet is to hang tight and not be too concerned. In my receipt block, I'm in the first 1/3rd of folks getting an appointment, so 2/3rds of the March filers in my receipt block don't even have an interview yet. You're still well within normal time frames.

This is the March thread, sounds like you want to be in the June thread! Folks here got a few early interviews, but the largest swath of folks have been getting interviews in the last couple weeks, so you likely have a few months to wait. The JSON, and the estimate are all not really showing a timeline of your case. My interview is 3 weeks away, but my timeline is showing 5 months right now. I wouldn't sweat it.

1. Yes, you'll move into an "OathCeremonyReady/Scheduled/Notice" status. 2. Yep, you'll get a copy of the letter online too.

Only lists the n400, but I’ll be preparing and treating it like a combo

Just got my Interview; applied under the 3-year rule. Applied: March 31 Interview scheduled: August 1 Interview date: September 8 Time to make sure I'm sharp on the citizenship questions.

My deepest condolences. That's a major loss, and I understand you being swamped. You will need to convert your I-751 to a waiver. You'll need to complete a new copy of the I-751 with the Waiver or Individual Filing Request section filled in, along with a letter showing your spouses death certificate and a request to convert the existing request. You may also want to contact your local USCIS office to inform them of the needed change. Your converted I-751 should continue without issue and you shouldn't need to pay fees again. If your USC spouse dies before your oath, you aren't eligible under the 3 year rule (https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-g-chapter-2). You'll need to re-apply under the 5 year rule. I'm unsure if you're able to "hold" your existing N-400 until the 5 years are up, or if you'll need to abandon this one and refile. Perhaps another member here will know, but I know that original application cannot continue.

Correct, they need to be permanent residents and show proof they live/lived with their US parent in that parents custody, including legitimation evidence if it's needed. The full list of what's needed is under the "I became a U.S. citizen through my parent who naturalized or through the Child Citizenship Act of 2000" section on this page: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/citizenship-evidence.html .

Looks like we're the last hold outs! Yeah, if you're not a citizen in WA you can't get a Real ID or an EDL; which is pretty messed up. Nexus/Trusted Traveler cards, foreign passports, and your Green Card itself all are also Real ID, but annoying the state doesn't issue one. And yes, N600, great idea, amazing idea, no argument there; should be the goal, even. Just don't want OP to be delaying his N400 purely because he views N600 cost as too high and makes their child go through the N400 process.

You're correct, I'm in a state that doesn't offer Real IDs and instead issues EDLs; so their requirements are what I was referencing. If you're in a state (often border states) that offer an EDL/EID option those do also show your citizenship information. Nexus/Global Entry/SENTRI can also serve that purpose. Point is, they can get multiple docs that can establish citizenship. They can also make sure notorized copies of her birth certificate and your citizenship certificate are available as well. The N-600 is the gold standard, but if OP is thinking about delaying N-400 to avoid it I'd highly recommend against that and be satisfied with other options instead. Even the USCIS notes (https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/A4en.pdf) "You can apply to the U.S. Department of State for a U.S. passport. A passport is evidence of citizenship and also serves as a travel document if you need to travel. For information about applying for a U.S. passport, see the U.S. Department of State Web site at www.state.gov. • If you are already in the United States, you also have the option of applying to USCIS using Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship. However, you may find applying for a passport to be more convenient because it also serves as a travel document and could be a faster process." When you take your oath, they'll take your green card and give you a citizenship certificate. If you're at a ceremony with a passport desk (not all do) AND you brought your own personal check and 2 passport-style photos with you, you'll be able to apply immediately for your passport. If there isn't a passport desk at your ceremony (like you get a same-day), you'll need to make your own appointment to apply for a passport with your citizenship certificate. USPS offers this service, many county clerks/auditors/etc will also offer it. Your daughter will need to apply for a passport using the same process. She'll need to include the needed copies of her birth certificate and either your citizenship certificate or copy of your passport. See the required documents for that here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/citizenship-evidence.html under the "I became a U.S. citizen through my parent who naturalized or through the Child Citizenship Act of 2000" section.

I see a lot of back and forth here "avoiding" the N-600. Remember, ***she is a citizen*** when you get sworn in if she's under 18 at the time. The N-600 is just getting specific proof for her of that. She doesn't need it right away. She can just get a passport. If you're concerned about losing documents, she can get a REAL ID and a Passport card as well and then has 3 documents that show citizenship status. She can put the passport card in a safety deposit box. The N-600 can be filed now, in 5 years, in 10 years; she is a citizen, the N-600 doesn't grant citizenship, it just a very, very, very nice to have. Please don't try and schedule things so she gets her own N-400 and then has to wait for her own process there as well, needlessly, and separately (even if unlikely) risks a denial. Also, if you want to be annoyed, the Canadian citizenship certificate application is $75 CAD ($54 USD at today's exchange rate).

Same here, got a lastupdated update on the GC anniversary. Hopefully that means interview will be scheduled soon!

As @OldUser noted, there's no benefit to waiting for the I751 to complete before filling for your N400. File the N400 as soon as you're eligible (if you're planning to naturalize).

I've also seen almost no one (only one person since I've been in these forums) who applied in the early period before their 3 or 5 years get an interview scheduled before the official 3 year or 5 year date passes. In theory you're earlier in the queue thanks to the application priority date, but you're best to start your internal mental clock when the 3 or 5 years actually passes.

Should be prepared for it to be a combo interview; but a lot of threads here have also noted that if the interview letter doesn't request your husband they likely won't let him inside with you. But, having him outside so he can be brought in is good even in that situation. As for appt. time, 30min early is reasonable; if you arrive too early they won't let you inside to wait.

The bigger thing seems to be folks aren't scheduled until they're actually at the 3 years or 5 years. Seems like everyone who filed under 3 or 5 year early hasn't been scheduled yet, lots of folks who weren't early already have appts.

I filled paper and got reuse. Is this theory published anywhere?