I assumed with every I-864 you need to send proof of citizenship / LPR for the sponsor. Looks like you were denied over technicality.
Agreed with @Family this is a good candidate for I-290B
The interview letter probably says to be there a bit earlier? Yes, it's a bit like doctor's appointment. You have to wait to be called. Can take few hours. Hopefully will be quick since it's morning.
Be ready to explain everything. Your entire immigration history can be examined even with application under 5 year rule. Moving out 2 months after getting GC approved is definitely not the best thing.
You can get the stamp:
- If you have a pending I-751 AND
- Your extension letter no longer covers GC. E.g GC expiration date + 48 months < today'a date.
How do you know it was waived? Do you have approval already? If you're relying on chat to Emma or call to USCIS, I wouldn't. They give false info all the time.
If it bothers you, can probably reply now. RFE may never come.
Those estimates are totally made up. Here's example of somebody who got decision while their estimate showed 4 months until decision:
And on the other hand, there was somebody whose estimate said "Your case is taking longer" after only 9 days of filing...
Congrats and thank you for detailed post on your experience! Please update us on naturalization experience as you go through oath, it'll give hope and valuable information for the ones still waiting.
These estimates are super flaky and unreliable. People get decision on their N-400 and estimate showing 4 months until decision:
Somebody got "Your case is taking longer than expected" 9 days after filing. It's a joke.
Estimated times on portal is a random number.
Here's example of somebody with 4 months to decision on their N-400. Meanwhile they got approved already and waiting for oath...
There was also an example of somebody who just filed 9 days ago and their estimated time says "Your case is taking longer than usual".
Pay 0 attention to it as it's misleading.
She can still correct this by sending errata sheet in unsolicited evidence and at interview. RFE is possible. As to sponsoring her mom, you never know, things can change in the future when she becomes a citizen.
You'll be fine. This is not a unique situation. Definitely carry US passport (use to leave and enter the US), Australia passport (use to leave and enter Australia). Carry marriage certificate to explain name discrepancy.
Do not rely on it. It must be undergoing maintenance. But it's never accurate.
No need to worry. It would be better if it disappeared permanently as it doesn't give any value other than false info.
@mindthegap is the expert in this field. He had multiple denied I-751 petitions and travelled on extension letters.
As long as you're not in removal proceedings, you should be able to travel.
Estimated time is a joke.
Somebody got message "Your case is taking longer" in their estimate status 9 days after filing. I wouldn't pay any attention to what it says.