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@bernilli Out of curiosity, why didn't you file under general provision (5 year rule)? If you're LPR since 2019, you might have been eligible for a while now. You will be asked civics questions, some general questions about yourself and your travel plus few questions about marriage.

Sorry about that. It happens. Hopefully you will get a new interview date soon!

No, you absolutely don't need to wait for I-751 approval. 3 years after "Residence since" date you can file N-400 even if I-751 is still pending. Sometimes you can file 90 day early, that is if you lived with spouse as married for 3+ years on early filing date. I'd include all I-751 receipts and write a cover letter so officer knows your situation. N-600 for each kid is highly recommended after kids become citizens. It is more expensive than N-400, but they won't have an option for N-400 unless you remain LPR until they reach 18. N-600 is ultimate proof of their citizenship. Doesn't have to be filed immidiately. Let me know if you want to learn more.

Kids cannot apply based on marriage. They have to wait for 5 years if they are over 18. If under, they will become citizens once you naturalize

I'm sorry you had to go through painful memories again @Happy1982 I always warn VAWA applicants, but some say they won't be asked anything pertaining abuse due to protections etc. The good thing it is now over. Thank you for sharing your experience

Totally get your frustration, but be mentally ready for AOS which can take as long, and ROC which is even longer. The number of cases filed is huge, so it does take a while to go through each one of them. Plus there's more emphasis on detecting fraud nowadays. I smile when people say it takes 3 years to become a citizen based on marriage. 3 years it's just statutory period to qualify. Add another 2-3 years on top of that to know the more realistic timeline...

No need to apologize, thank you for clarifying!

You can't control it yourself. If you don't see it, it means there is partial outage affecting some users. Frankly, you are not missing much. It can be ignored for the most part, because it never gives accurate info. For example, estimated time is a joke. On the day of my oath it was showing 3 weeks until decision.

Good observation, didn't think of it, your version makes more sense

Congratulations!!! So, roughly 2 years and 3 months?

Congratulations! You are almost there, I can almost guarantee it's a matter of few days or weeks until you get the oath appointment. Thank you for detailed report. Once you become a citizen, I highly recommend getting a large passport book (price is the same as regular) and updating status with SSA. Keep us posted!

Sure thing

I guess you are applying online? Why only 3 months of evidence? It's easy to upload a lot more. I've seen people submitting: - Evidence from star of marriage OR - Evidence since I-751 was filed (if you had it) I would have submitted from start of marriage if I was applying under 3 year rule.

Not really. If you guys separated, he is no longer eligible to naturalize under 3 year rule, as it requires living in marital union until the date of oath. Do not wait, live your life. Waiting would be immigration fraud. Nobody should stay married to get immigration benefit. Not declined, but denied with 99% certainty. Divorce, live your life. Husband should withdraw his N-400 today, he is not eligible. No explanation for withdrawal needed, just a letter saying he wants to withdraw whatever case # is and whatever alien # is. He is safe as he removed his conditions already. Then he reapplies when reaches 5 years of being LPR. He may be asked about marriage etc in the future but it should not be a problem unless USCIS suspect fraud. Everything else is calling for a trouble. Good luck!

I feel like discussion deviated from original question. Unless you filed IRS tax return saying you were a non-resident when you had GC, it's fine. And if your income was $8000 you were not required to filed taxes as far as I know. Just have proof of that for your interview IF you get asked.

Give it time

I hope you have copies of everything your attorney submitted. If not, ask for them today. Attorneys die, close firms, lose licenses etc.

Should have asked them to refund you or refile for free if it was their oversight. You can probably fire them if unhappy. You can send another email asking for update with a reasonable deadline of 2 weeks, and if not, warn them you will file a bar complaint.

Interview is a chance to make any corrections and provide any clarifications if necessary. Just because interview is scheduled doesn't mean automatic approval or everything is fine. Not related to your case at all, but people get denied after interview. It's just to highlight the fact not everything gets flagged before the interview. You will be fine either way. Some don't provide any tax transcripts and get approved.

I cannot offer you advice, but can I just express my respect for being so thoughtful and loving to your wife?

No, but even if it did, would you rather be denied or get a delay?

Bring it but don't volunteer it unless asked. She may never be asked for it. You can still upload it too.

My prior advice still in effect

I think this discussion is pretty relevant given OP's child is over 22 and they are seeking next steps? I won't comment any more without additional input from OP , but I think this case is not DIY

I'm not a lawyer, but if they met conditions then they are a citizen regardless of whether CRBA was filed. It's important, because if such citizen tries to get visit visa etc they technically should be denied. Note that unlike naturalization of an adult, these folks don't have to take any steps to become citizens. It's done by operation of law automatically if conditions are met. Getting documentation and proof of that is a different matter and another question.