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  1. That's sad. The test is very easy for most people, and there are age related exceptions, though she hasn't been LPR long enough I guess... You are exempt from the English language requirement, but are still required to take the civics test if you are: Age 50 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident (Green Card holder) in the United States for 20 years (commonly referred to as the “50/20” exception). OR Age 55 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident in the United States for 15 years (commonly referred to as the “55/15” exception).
  2. Tricky question ideed! Why doesn't she want to become a citizen?
  3. Your evidence looks good, as long as it covers fhe periods of time. For example, one electrical bill dated September 2024 is OK, but much better if you include all months of this bill you have.
  4. MM/YYYY: August 2025 Location: California, US Business / organization: Medical building Check type: Identity verification Reason: Doctor visit Result: Success Details: Had to get second opinion from different doctor. The receptionist was super excited about PPC and never seen it before. Was accepted easily as proof of identity.
  5. 3 months is like 3 days in USCIS world. Literally, if you think it like that. It takes on average a month go get receipt notice when filing by mail. In normal world, it would be one day. 12 months for AOS is not out of ordinary. That's why I always suggest going CR-1 route, but many think their AOS will take 3 months max. I hope you get the updates soon! When can you submit inquiry?
  6. ~ Thread was moved to Adjustment of Status from Work, Student & Tourist Visas as it's not related to K-1 ~
  7. Takes time and more effort? As I explained, entering username and password, entering verification code. Versus just pasting case number and nothing else.
  8. Sure. Logging into your account requires entering username and password (unless you save password in browser). From what I remember, often it requires code from text message too. The website I shared does not need signing in. It's good for quick status check. Once you know something changed, you can log in to myUSCIS and check documents tab etc.
  9. I guess, not just filled, but also filed. Filling is just about writing answers on form, filing is act of submitting this form. Don't travel until you get GC. AP is meant to be used for emergency travel. What if your I-485 gets denied while you're out of country? Technically, AP and EAD would get invalid too if this happens.
  10. Yes, you should get email about update to your case. But what if email goes to Junk or not delivered? You can also download a tracker app, there's many available. You just put your case number (don't login) and it will alert when there is update. If you check your case by logging in to myUSCIS - it's counterproductive. Here is website that works without login https://egov.uscis.gov/ All you need is case number (which you can store on your phone in notes). This website is often up when myUSCIS is down or undergoing maintenance
  11. Can even leave blank and have IO make a determination during interview. E.g disclose facts and let them pick yes or no. Either way it's forgiven.
  12. I am not aware of such requirement. I-130 doesn't ask to list petitioner's citizenships. Beneficiary, yes, had to list all citizenships on various forms.
  13. Another point is, until derived citizen gets their certificate of citizenship, they are not recorded as citizens in USCIS database. They are recorded as LPRs.
  14. N-600 is typically not needed for getting first passport, but very important for the future. One day the derived citizen can be asked to provide their parent's naturalization certificate, parent's job records, their own school records, bills, bank statements and other documentation proving they were under 18 when parent became a citizen and that's how derived citizen became a citizen. It may be easy now, but imagine 40 years later. Here's good thread discussing why: So it's not like only fools pay $1300 for useless paper. It's super valuable. Also, until derived citizen gets their certificate of citizenship, they are not recorded as citizens in USCIS database. They are recorded as LPRs.
  15. No, for most derived citizen applicants, N-600 is not needed to get first passport. However, it's a very important document that can instantly prove how they became a citizen, instead of having to provide tons of evidence. Here's detailed thread, I don't want to repeat myself:
  16. Recently everybody's status "Case is being actively reviewed" got renamed to "Case is still being processed by USCIS". I don't believe anything changed fundamentally or was caused because there was some sort of movement in case.
  17. Sorry I meant approval notice for I-130. Yes, it can expire, but you can keep the case alive by contacting NVC. With I-129F, one has less control.
  18. All of that documented in the thread where I posted my SSA experience
  19. The danger with Nexus is being admitted as a visitor. Make sure to speak to CBP officer and ask them to check your K-1 visa. I wouldn't ask to be sent to secondary per say, just make sure you mention you have K-1
  20. Maybe mention it to officer when they ask about your current address, which they will. You'd have to find the right words to say if you decide to inform them at that point. This is not a legal advice.
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