OldUser

Nobody knows for sure, but most likely your GF is going to be OK as long as she maintains status and files I-485 on time. It's possible the in-person interviews are going to be required for most AOS applicants, like they were before COVID. Things may get more strict in terms of forms, following the process correctly. Already, you see USCIS saying they'll reject I-485 if no I-693 is provided, whereas in the past RFE was issued. So if you're sponsoring, make sure you have all valid documentation for taxes you filed and income you have. Find a joint sponsor sooner than later if you can't qualify on your own. Things like that... I wouldn't think aliens in status will be affected much. But again, all of this is speculation.

You're not above other US citizens regardless of their origin. The processing times show USCIS treats "real" and "naturalized" citizens equally, like they should according to law. By starting the divide, are you implying your Swedish wife is also lesser than you since she's foreign?

Was your spouse in status or out of status when I-485 was filed?

This is a valid concern. If she wants to naturalize, she has to stay put in the US. 5 months trip is OK, but it it's followed by other trips shortly after, this can affect things negatively.

Don't forget, LPR cannot spend unlimited time overseas. They cannot be out for 6+ months without breaking continuous residence for the purposes of naturalization. They cannot be out for 1+ years for purposes of keeping green card. They can lose the status and would have to start immigration from scratch.

1. Yes, you don't get to select office. It gets picked based on your residency address. https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-a-uscis-office/field-offices Put a ZIP code and it will tell you where your LFO is located.

Yes, typically they don't need you. I noticed the following patterns though : - You bring spouse => they're not needed - You don't bring spouse => some officers get worked up and ask where the spouse is - You bring extra evidence => nobody cares - You don't bring extra evidence => officer asks for it

Looks like delay is on your end? Your case would have been decided, but USCIS lacked information and had to issue RFE? I would give them few more months. What was the basis for expediting the case?

What was I-824 filed for?

This is a blazing fast approval, considering majority spends 2-3 years waiting for decision. Nice!

Should disclose but no certificates are needed AFAIK.

I hope they're tax return transcripts? Should not need to

It's mostly an urban myth debunked with many examples and by lawyers.

OP's future interviewer may be different to your interviewer. There's been definitely cases when USCIS needed to see US citizen spouse. I wouldn't risk entire immigration and bring the spouse

Interviews are pretty normal. Prior to COVID everybody got interviews. Nowadays less, but it looks like it's changing again.

No this is normal. Any verbal approvals and promises by CO are worthless. You just have to wait.

Yes, it's highly recommended your US citizen spouse comes with you. Most likely they won't get interviewed. But it would look very bad if officer asked where your spouse is and your spouse was in Mexico at time of your interview.

Welcome to the club! How long have you been a LPR?

I wonder if this is new, e.g. verification. I never dared updating expiration date on TTP while on extension letter. It was never an issue for me. Just had to see officer when using GE lane.

Couldn't agree more. I've seen somebody reporting "MyProgress" estimating 7 months to decision on day of oath! And somebody else getting worrying about "Your case is taking longer than expected" 9 days after filing N-400. This is what I think happens behind the scenes of estimates algorithm:

Got physical receipt notice in the mail. This was super fast compared to AOS / ROC forms filed on paper.

Yes, as there are two I-130 petitions

Depends on how busy the office is.

The reason why this exception exists is because other nations claim Jerusalem as their capital too.

So you're marrying December 20, 2024? When did you enter on K-1?