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You need to enter the US before your spouse. I'd go to the window together. You can pay it before or after. The sooner you pay, the quicker your wife will receive GC.

At least for me, N-400 wasn't the first time answering this question. It was also on I-485. I put my current legal name, and then name as on birth certificate in Other Names used. I also mentioned all short versions of my name / nickname during N-400 interview. It wasn't an issue at all.

That's why SS card + DL is the way to go

You don't need much, as per comment above, unless wife had any criminal history. Also, just a reminded, it is your wife's naturalization application. She must understand all the answers given, she must be able to explain anything on the form at the interview. Good luck!

I feel you! Turbotax and Sprintax are the ones allowing you to file online with relative ease. US tax system is very complex. You may even want to see a CPA for this year if you're not confident about filing correctly yourself. This year I spent about 3 hrs total in Turbotax. And my taxes are somewhat simple with no foreign income. It's just the way it is...

Yes, every month or every 3 months is acceptable. I-751 asks for as much evidence as possible. I'd send as much as I have.

Yes. As long as she doesn't have prior overstays or crimes she can travel.

I agree with you. All letters should be returned to sender including USCIS mail. It's not OP's burden to collect and store mail addressed to somebody who doesn't live at the address.

I successfully used List B + List C docs to get a new job while my I-751 was pending.

And here are I-9 instructions: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents So instead of List A document (GC) you'll be showing List B (DL) + List C (SS card) document which is acceptable and is your right to use.

For HR / I-9 verification, I always recommend showing: - your state ID or driver's license - unrestricted social security card (the one without words like "Valid for work only with DHS authorization" That's all you need. Employer cannot demand by law to see GC or extension letters. I do not recommend ever showing GC or letter as HRs are often spooked by it. If your Social Security card has restriction, fill form SS-5 and take it to SSA wth your GC and extension letter. You'll get a replacement card without these words. The only place you need to shos GC is law enforcement if asked or CBP. Maybe some lenders when getting a home loan. And DMV / BMV. Good luck!

Agreed, it is a criminal offence to open somebody else's mail. Just write "Return to sender" on envelope and drop in any mailbox.

It doesn't matter what estimate shows. It's just a random number. My estimate showed "3 weeks until decision" on the day I became a citizen!

Good point

All of your foreign income is reportable starting April 8, 2024 if that's when you entered on immigrant's visa such as CR-1.

I-751 is immigrant'a petition. I-797 receipts will only list immigrant's name even if filed jointly. N-400 is immigrant's petition. I-797 receipts will only list immigrant's name even if filing under 3 year rule. All looks good in your case. No need to worry. Stop calling USCIS misinformation line.

Domestically. But it doesn't make much difference nowadays. People are routinely stopped at airports and asked to identify themselves and their immigration status. If OP is in the US less than 1 year, he or she is subject to expedited removal. Especially if ICE makes a claim they violated terms of their visitor's visa and are out of status now.

Congratulations to you!!! I understand why you had a sleepless night. Interview and oath happened to me on the same day, so I can't imagine what it means to wait for it. Make sure to apply for passport and register to vote. And more importantly: celebrate however you feel like it!

On the day of my naturalization oath estimated time to decision showed "3 weeks". Others, like @Edward and Jaycel can confirm their EAD was in their hand when estimate showed something. I recommend just ignoring it.

Agreed, as suggested earlier: I think FOIA wouldn't hurt either.

Agreed she's a good resource. I studied using her videos + ChatGPT + official PDF

Yes, sometimes an officer needs an approval from a higher ranking officer or field office director..

Drive through oath ceremony is the most American thing ever though 😃 I wish my ceremony was drive through.

$26K in my opinion is very low for total income by both. I'd anticipate USCIS asking for joint sponsor even if you combine income and hit $26K. A sponsor with 50K+ is who I'd recommend looking for.

Frequent travel back and forth can create multiple problems. First problem: tracking every trip. For N-400 you need list all of your trips in the last 3 or 5 years (depending what rule you apply under). You also need to remember them. Second problem: continuous residency and physical presence can be disrupted if you spend this much time travelling to Canada Third problem: Chances are you're not going to get N-400 approved under 3 year rule due to marital union problem. Fourth problem: every interaction with CBP can result in difficult situation. The chances of something going wrong will increase if you travel a lot. The fewer trips you take, the safer it is. I would not do this. I'd either get reentry permit and study in Canada or stay in the US until naturalized.