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Especially for CR-1. SSN comes first in most cases when entering on CR-1 as far as I know.

It's normal. You can get SSN even on a student or work visa. Getting GC and getting SSN are not related. Once you asked for SSN on I-485 form, the request is sent to SSA.

Tip #1: Take your US citizen spouse to USCIS office Tip #2: Bring updated documentation proving bonafide marriage Tip #3: Give short, precise answers to the questions. Yes / No where you can. Do not volunter information. Tip #4: Be honest in everything you tell. Tip #5: Be ready to naturalize on the same day. At the same time, don't get dissapointed if you don't receive decision immediately.

I don't know if it's a recent change or always been like this. I file taxes since 2017 and always had partial info on return transcripts.

From page https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/n-600-application-for-certificate-of-citizenship-frequently-asked-questions: I already have a U.S. passport issued by the Department of State. Am I required to file a Form N-600 for a Certificate of Citizenship? No. You are not required to file a Form N-600 for a Certificate of Citizenship. The Certificate of Citizenship is an optional form. A validly issued U.S. passport generally serves as evidence of your U.S. citizenship during its period of validity unless that passport has been revoked by the Department of State. However, you may be required to submit your Certificate of Citizenship when attempting to apply for certain other benefits, including, but not limited to: Social Security benefits State issued ID including a Driver’s License or Learning Permit Financial Aid Employment Passport Renewal

The reason why I recommend doing it within the next few years is because things tend to get lost over the time, including your wife's documentation. The more time passes, the more likely some documents will get lost. Also, you never know, maybe new requirements will be put in place or fees will increase.

It does not require it per say. You can apply for daughter's US passport first. But it is a crucial piece of evidence. If I was you, I'd spend 1100 to get the certificate in the next year or two. The reason for that is simple. Sometime in the future, many years later, when renewing passport, your daughter may be asked for some additional proof of US citizenship. If you or your spouse are no longer around (we're all mortals unfortunately), your daughter may have difficulty gathering all your papers and documents to prove her citizebship. Additionally, this question about citizenship may come up if your daughter ever decides to sponsor a foreign spouse for Green Card. Those are just two common cases when this may come up. But I'm sure this can also come up if she decides to take up jobs in the US military / government / other agencies. The best thing is to spend the money, get the cetificate, make copies for yourself (cannot make copies and distribute, it's a crime) and store it in a safe place.

I think this forum is for all AOS progress reports?

All of my tax return transcripts show partial name, partial address and only last 4 digits of SSN. That's totally fine, used those for I-751 and prior to that for AOS without issue. You only need to submit the last 5 years. But make sure you answer questions about taxes truthfully.

From online lawyer I heard the theory that the ones who waited a while to apply for N-400 may be subjected for extra checks, simply because of being a resident for a long time. E.g. checks for crimes, false claims to US citizenship etc. I'm not sure if it's true through.

No, many people are getting it now, right after no estimate at all in the last few days. Those estimates are random anyways.

To your question from another thread: This means all case numbers will be following a sequence, e.g. (not actual case numbers, to give idea): I-130 - XXXXXXX100 I-485 - XXXXXXX101 I-765 - XXXXXXX102 I-131 - XXXXXXX103 This would make tracking easier. Also, if you follow USCIS cases in online trackers, you'll notice USCIS sometimes approves / works actively on some blocks of cases and leaves out the other ones. I'd prefer for all of them to be reviewed together VS I-130 getting approved first and then crickets or I-485 being stuck because I-130 is not looked at. USCIS used to receive everything for AOS on paper. The times are changing, but you still may get more efficient processing by bundling it together. This is only an opinion. People file both ways.

I strongly advice sending together. It reduces the chances of cases being "disconnected" from each other. You want the whole thing to be reviewed together ideally. You'll also get sequential numbers for I-130, I-485, I-131 and I-765

What's the deadline for RFE?

Do you have I-751 pending?

Have you checked case tracker apps to see the cases around yours? There may be still some people waiting.

No wonder here, estimates are useless. It depends whether you're changing name (delay factor) and which field office.

I think you got good answers. This is RFE and you need to reply by deadline. If you don't have a lawyer and you don't want to involve one - no need to file G-28.

This is not a naturalization case.

Of course it's not enough.

Any romantic relationship with a US citizen, be it a girlfriend / boyfriend, fiance or spouse is a potential complicating factor when crossing the US border. They're pretty much equal in the eyes of CBP in terms of risk of staying in the US. Spousal visa is a much better choice overall compared to K-1. Pending I-129F is pretty much the same as pending I-130 when travelling to the US.

Starting April 1st, EAD (I-765) and AP (I-131) will require additional fees when filed with I-485. I hope it helps

People got naturalized while their estimate showed 7 months to decision. That's why I think it's very inaccurate. Don't worry, you'll get there and maybe even faster than estimate

You'll have to establish domicile in the US at some point. That's the only wrinkle that can add a bit of complexity.

This means the officer decides whether to accept it or not. For the most part, it gets accepted.