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Verbal approvals mean little. It is normal, of course bad in a sense it's a delay. Impossible to tell Not at this point. You can wait and support your fiance morally.

I just filed N-400. Because I had a spreadsheet of travel since becoming LPR that I kept up to date, answering questions related to travel was easy.

Case got filed by lawyer. General provision (5 year rule), within 90 day early filing window. Got a one time key to link representative (lawyer) to my account. Once linked, was able to see N-400 case in the list of cases. Got electronic copy of receipt notice immediately, as well as biometrics reuse. All copies of submitted forms (G-28, N-400) are also available online for download. Overall - lawyer's questionnaire contained extra questions that weren't relevant to N-400 such as parents names and their DOB, spouse's employment etc. Looks like they use the same questionnaire for AOS and other types of forms. N-400 itself was easier to complete (I tried myself with test account) then answer their questionnaire 😃 Not complaining, lawyer did a great job communicating back and forth with me correcting forms after reviewing, even though it was during holiday period. I had to ask to include tax return transcripts for the past 5 years. Those got added in additional evidence section. I must admit, N-400 online form is much better than I thought few years ago. Now waiting, not paying attention to estimates etc since they're all wrong. Good luck to all December 2024 filers!

I could bet it won't be 2 weeks!

Sad and true! I hear of people naturalizing with estimate showing "7 months to decision" on the day of their oath.

You get interviewed for visa. Once birth is given, your kid may be a US citizen and you'd need to go through CRBA route to get them US passport.

The thing is, each case is unique and there are many variables... For example, my AOS was relatively fast, around 8.5 months. I was lucky, somebody who filed few weeks after me, probably was affected due to COVID. I got appoved few days before the lockdown started. With I-751, the processing time was 7 months when I filed, but I ended up waiting 20.5 months. All cases in my batch were delayed by 4-5 months. Somebody I know filed case 2 weeks after me and got approved 5 months before me.

Estimates are largely inaccurate. You can safely ignore it.

USCIS used to be more forgiving in general. For example, you could send the forms with 0 evidence and get RFE later in the process. Right now if you do it, you'll likely get denial or NOID. Personally, I always sent the strongest packet I could from the get go including everything, but not everybody does it. The changes make sense.

1 check with total is fine. At least that's how lawyer paid for my AOS and I-751.

If you can avoid paying with credit card, I'd rather pay with personal check or money order. Too many stories of cards flagging charges as fradulent and packet is rejected... If I understand correctly, you only need one G-1450 if filing everything together.

Yes, I corrected my answer as soon as I posted it. Thank you though.

Also, to OP, you may want to also file I-131 with I-485 on paper and definitely I-693, unless you have completed DS-3026 with all vaccinations! Without medical, your I-485 will be rejected.

Yes of course. Just file both on paper and send within one packet.

Estimated processing times under MyProgress tab are a joke. Do not believe it, they're known to be super inaccurate.

This is normal. Things with immigration take time as you might have seen already.

It doesn't seem like something that would prevent you from naturalizing. You didn't sell controlled substances, or guns or robbed somebody. Disclosing is better than not disclosing. Not disclosing this minor issue can become a problem in itself. If unsure, you can consult a lawyer.

As I mentioned, if submitting part of doc, you can expect an RFE. Maybe not worth including?

Either include all pages or don't include any. All evidence should be complete when you submit it. Do not submit partial documents or partial forms, this has a potential to trigger RFE. Are you filing on paper? Why not file online? If you do electronically, then you can upload as many pages as you want as long as document is not too large in size.

Couldn't agree more. The question whether one was ever cited should be answered "Yes". Downplaying or hiding it isn't the right solution.

At one point everybody was doing biometrics. Nowadays majority get biometrics reused, but don't worry. You might have been randomly selected.

Applying yes, but for approval it was always needed... I guess there were many waiting for RFE to submit medical. I submitted my I-693 when applied for I-485, and most I know personally did the same. Another thing though during those times I-131 and I-765 were free when filed together with I-485.

Starting 02/12/2024 you're required to submit medical I-683) with I-485. If you don't include it, your petition will be rejected. P.S. Not everybody needs to submit I-693. If you did DS-3025 as part of K-1 process, it's still valid and all vaccinations were taken which is reflected on the form, you don't need to do I-693. Personally, for K-1 filers, I'd include copy of DS-3025 with I-485 to avoid rejection just in case. Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-now-requires-report-of-immigration-medical-examination-and-vaccination-record-to-be-submitted

Somebody was debating on forum recently about new administration waiving COVID shot requirements etc. I am still pretty skeptical about new administration changing rules to make immigration easier if the rules are getting stricter under current administration in regards to medical requirements.

"Applicants for adjustment of status generally must complete an immigration medical examination and all required vaccinations and submit a properly completed Form I-693 signed by a civil surgeon to show they are free from health conditions that would render them inadmissible under the health-related grounds. If you are required to submit Form I-693, or a partial Form I-693 (such as the Vaccination Record), you must submit it with your Form I-485. Otherwise, we may reject your Form I-485. We have revised the Form I-485 instructions to make filing the two forms together a requirement. We have made this change to reduce the number of Requests for Evidence we issue before adjudicating a Form I-485." Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-now-requires-report-of-immigration-medical-examination-and-vaccination-record-to-be-submitted