OldUser

Further delays and confusion at USCIS. They have to run background check on any names you ever used. Naturalize and then change it if you want. That would be my vote. Why is your ceremony at different state to where you live? Is this normal for filers in your state?

I wouldn't mess with name change until N-400. She can simplify her name then

Personal experience - the shortest correct answer is the best. "Republic" is a good answer. You can search videos on YouTube. There's a lady who records videos about questions and answers as well as word definitions.

It's not automatic. Sometimes USCIS would to it for you without asking. Other times, USCIS will do I-751 and N-400 interviews on separate days. By asking, you remind them of pending I-751.

I hope you give some cookies or snacks to your neighbor It's nice of them

You are right, there is no official word for this... Lawyers do say "combo", but it's not a legal term. You could write "joint I-751 and N-400 interview" in request or "I'd like to request both I-751 and N-400 to be adjudicated together".

The issue was most likely the lease agreement was "edited" as OP stated. E.g. fradulent doc provided to officer.

This was my reason to become a US citizen. I could happily travel all around the world with my European passport. I could live in the US with GC comfortably too. But the idea is that one day an employer or DMV staff marks me as a "US citizen" by their mistake would make me deportable. Or I get in car accident or some other trouble that would jeopardize my status in the US... Or CBP decides that I somehow violated my LPR status and gives me trouble entering the US. All of this pushed me to file N-400. Yeah, if somebody want to live in the US forever, I'd also recommend applying for citizenship.

This great! I'm not a lawyer (and he may need to consult with one), but this looks promising. Unless he had other issues, I think this case might be approvable.

As for classes, put date she stopped attending classes in 2024. You're answering questions based on today's, not future facts. If she's not going to classes now, Present isn't right answer.

Is this N-400 based on marriage to US citizen (3 year rule) or based on general provision (5 year rule)? If the 3 year rule, I'd bring any evidence of bonafide marriage. Even if she doesn't drive yet, name on insurance is good evidence. You may never need it, but it's good to have in your pocket. I'd say the some of the important evidence is jointly filed taxes. IO may ask for 2024 tax return transcript.

Questions like: - Have you EVER claimed to be a U.S. citizen (in writing or any other way)? - Have you EVER committed, agreed to commit, asked someone else to commit, helped commit, or tried to commit a crime or offense for which you were NOT arrested? - Have you EVER given any U.S. Government officials any information or documentation that was false, fraudulent, or misleading? And many more questions like this. These are not simple questions. They're very broad. For example, the latter one "Have you EVER given any U.S. Government officials any information or documentation that was false, fraudulent, or misleading? " OK, say you mistyped dates of your employment on DS-160 10 years ago. It was never an issue, never came up in interview. You got visa, eventually got GC, now applying for citizenship. Now, technically you're supposed to say "Yes" to this question. Because you provided false info to government officials. Sometimes there's no black and white answers. There's tons of questions like this on a form. They're not simple. Civics exam questions are straightforward for sure, and it's not what I mean when I talk about questions for N-400. Also, most of these questions are NOT asked when renewing GC.

Based on what I know, GC renewal is a less intrusive process. Based on multiple data points, some people with deportable offences successfully renewed their GCs. However, when it comes to N-400 all of this will be thoroughly scrutinized. Sometimes it comes as a surprise to applicant. E.g. "But they approved my GC when I adjusted my status" or "But they renewed my GC without issue". N-400 is the biggest immigration benefit with more scrutiny built into it.

How did he answer the following question in new application? "Have you EVER given any U.S. Government officials any information or documentation that was false, fraudulent, or misleading?" In the last 5 years, did he done anything good for community? Or anything that shows good moral character.

I'd forget about tourist visa. Seems like waste of time. Explore the rest of the world.

OP last visited VJ almost a years ago: July 23, 2024

She might have misrepresented herself. Truth and only truth is valuable when it comes to US immigration. I don't believe she'd get a permanent ban, most likely she'd be able to get immigrant visa, even if waiver would be needed. The most painful part is she'd have to disclose any prior visa denials. Also, probably has to say "yes" to questions similar to "Have you ever lied to US officials"?

No obvious upsides to K-1 I can think of in 2025. More expensive, more restrictive, takes about same or longer to get GC.

How do you know that? There's many ways to check

Nobody can tell you. It's a black box.

I'm clarifying, because assumptions lead to mistakes which is easy to make when dealing with I-864

I wouldn't say the questions are easy. There's very broad questions such as "Have you ever..." etc. Also, entire immigration history is closely inspected. There is a risk of losing GC as part of applying for N-400 in some cases. Applying for citizenship should not be taken lightly.

Always tax return transcript

I'd say it's pretty fast. Not so long ago, people were complaining about waiting for it for 9+ months. Congrats!

Oh I see, not having to wait makes sense. With 3 year rule, both spouses are advised to go to the interview VS under 5 only the applicant. Plus now he has to remember nitty grittys of how relationship developed over 17 years. But it's totally doable. Best of luck!