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Same was true for me during AOS. Remember, each stage - AOS, ROC, Naturalization - they're all linked but really independent petitions. You cannot assume because you got approval before you'll have easier time with new petition. The whole immigration system is designed to test you multiple times before giving a new immigration benefit. As I said, I'm more conservative and give all the evidence as instructions tell to avoid any possibility of USCIS requesting more. The other school of thought is "they already have it, why do I need to give it again?" You can choose whichever works for you the best.

Even if this was tracked - there's nothing wrong changing from 3 year rule to 5 year rule. It's perfectly legal. Nothing is set in stone, certainly not until application is submitted. Even then, I heard of people changing from 3 year rule to 5 year rule during the N-400 interview!

I-751 instructions ask for evidence from the start of marriage until date of filing. I did that I got approved without RFE / interview. Some of the evidence was already provided during adjustment of status. I didn't mind sending it again, as it was roughly 10% of the packet. The 90% was new evidence from the time I got GC. I excluded evidence of relationship before marriage, which was sent during AOS as it was not relevant for I-751. Many people submit evidence from the start of green card, and not from the start of marriage. It goes against the instructions but USCIS approves most of those cases just fine. I'm also more conservative when it comes to interpreting I-751 instructions asking for "as many documents". E.g. I submitted all the pages of all bank and utility bill statements. Other people did quarterly statements and were approved. It's your call.

Same day oath with name change? I doubt it. Hang in there, it's the final step.

Your first problem is expired GC and the fact airlines won't board you. All the legal stuff is secondary, and I don't understand why you keep waiting for October 2025. It's unrelated to GC expiration and you'll have to disclose this record anyways. You'll likely get denied I-90 now, you will more likely get denied I-90 several years after its expiration, as conclusion will be you lost LPR status due to being too long outside of the US.

That's right. A long as they got married within 90 days of entering on K-1, there's no need for I-130. They'd include copy of approval letter for I-129F with the packet (I-485, I-131, I-765 etc). Same goes for medical exam. If DS-3025 is checked completed by civil surgeon (all vaccinations done), then they can attach copy of that too.

Receipt on website is not exactly the same as paper one. Although it's nice to have both, the paper one is the one accepted by DMV / airlines etc.

03/25 was not that long ago. Give it 4-6 weeks to get paper receipt. That's probably when you should expect online status to work.

Looks like you asked this question in 2022 and got same answers: There will be no action for almost two decades.

No surprise, you have a slightly complicated case - I-751 with abuse waiver. Those cases have a higher bar compared to folks who have joint I-751. Good luck with the interview!

Very good news @Cornflake!

It's miraculous USA has a category for siblings. Most countries don't.

You can sue USCIS for decision (Writ of Mandamus)

I checked again, it is actually 120 days https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-b-chapter-4 Sorry for mistake

It's not like @leignot is going to get an award for picking a harder 3 year rule route? With the same outcome (citizenship) what's the rationale for going 3 year rule route? It's not faster either.

If eligible for 5 year rule, it's not a brainer. 5 year rule wins: simpler, doesn't involve reproving marriage, less evidence required.

Can you upload it again? People always say online filing is so easy and convenient. I guess I'm right fearing it. I thought about scenarios like yours many times.

Many countries allow to get second passport in situations like yours. Have you explored the idea?

They're not processing I-130 simply because they know no visa is available for him for another 5 years or so. Instead they're focusing on immediate relatives (minor kids, parents and spouses of US citizens) plus people who filed several years before 2013.

Generally not an issue. How far did you go with those applications? Did you have an interview? Did you provide any information that is inconsistent with I-130 details?

Some US citizens never been to the US. @Redro is right, the kids may get denied visas because citizens do not need visas to come to the US. If they're citizens, they'll need to get US passports.

Let's hope they read it.

File I-824 to be sure

Change of status while in the US is a risky enterprise. It can take a while, way past 6 months of authorized stay on B1 to get a decision. If denied, the friend may accrue enough days to get a 1 or 3 year ban. It's much better to fulfill the promise of B1. Return home, apply for F1 and return on it.