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In theory yes, in practice USCIS denies cases for no show every now and then, even when reschedule request was submitted and acknowledged. I'd follow the golden path (no reschedules, all evidence submitted) to lower the chance of erroneous denial. Also, why make USCIS work on case if not ready to naturalize? This slows down other people who eagerly wait for their case to be decided, ready to go to interview / oath any moment they're invited? It's like joining long airport security line only to ask somebody to hold your spot when it's your turn to go... Can do if really want, but it's somewhat a waste of everybody's time.

No, you're not getting I-765 based on J-1 visa. I'd leave it blank as irrelevant.

Yes, for most petitions, NOAs take up to 8-10 weeks. Example: Not the person hasn't received a physical letter yet

It's a good idea to always keep copies of everything you ever submitted to USCIS. If not physical, at least digital.

No. Bonus point: when it comes to employment make sure you have an unrestricted Social Security card. For I-9 verification, you can show employer unrestricted social security card and valid driver's license. This is much better than showing GC / extension letters and getting unnecessary questions / pressure from HR.

With valid GC: - Valid passport with at least 6 months expiration and 2 blank pages plus any applicable visas (this all depends on a countries you travel to) - Valid GC With expired GC: - Same as above (e.g. have your expired GC with you) plus original extension letter while it's valid.

Yes you can, as long as your GC is valid when you're travelling back to the US. Don't travel too close to expiration. There's always a chance of travel discruption which would mean you can be stuck overseas without valid GC.

You get letter automatically after filing. You will see it in online account and it will take 4-8 weeks to get the original in the mail. You need the original to travel internationally.

I'd recommend waiting until you're free to participate in process. Filing knowing you'd have to reschedule just creates unnecessary work for USCIS.

No, it's easier to apply under 5 year rule which doesn't depend on marriage to a US citizen.

Agree with this. Do not agree with this. Yes, having a baby on its own may not cut for evidence of bonafide marriage. It's only one piece of evidence. USCIS may also be interested in learning how finances are comingled and what is couple's living arrangement. But to fully disregard it? Following similar logic: - Married couples file taxes jointly because they get better tax return in most cases - Married couples put each other on car insurance / health policy because it's cheaper than paying two full policies - Married couples live together and put both names on lease / mortgage because they split costs VS paying for two places - Married couples pay bills together because it's cheaper - Married couples travel together because at least lodging is cheaper for 2 compared to a single person getting a hotel room. I could go on with this list... I don't agree with this logic. If babies were insignificant, birth certificates would not be part of recommended evidence, officers would never ask about kids / plans of having kids. From VJ reports it's evident that children are one of the signs of bonafide marriage. Not an ultimate evidence that overshadows everything, but can play a positive role in approving the case. Saying all that, @angelic4444 is paying lawyer. I can assume the lawyer knows the case better than we do. Unless the lawyer is inexperienced, they may have reasons to wait for AOS filing we don't know about. I would file and add more evidence down the line, but that's me.

The immigration processes slowed down significantly compared to 10 years ago. Not you're lucky to receive EAD within 6-9 months.

There's even address on GC saying "If found, please return to ..."

Your case is not first, I've seen reports on VJ about similar experiences. You have two options: 1) Just put the GC away in a safe place. AFAIK you don't have duty returning it unless asked by USCIS. 2) Write a letter explaining you got it by mistake and you're now a citizen. Attach copy of nats certificate or US passport. Then send it by certified mail to the address mentioned on GC.

FOIA can have a reverse effect. When you file FOIA, supposedly case processing gets paused while information is being pulled and response is assembled. Unless you think there is a hold up related to some issue in your immigration history or background, I wouldn't file it.

Somebody must have made a mistake at USCIS! Either way, both you and your spouse should be present for I-751. So use the letter as a ticket into field office, and then explain to officer it's the spouse who's removing conditions before interview begins.

Congratulations!!! Not sponsoring anyone? 😃

At the same time, whether @kenyy10 files for annulment or not, GC is in danger. I'd think 100 times before proceeding with N-400 in the future. I'd even think now whether to continue keeping GC. If USCIS catches up to this situation, they can rescind @kenyy10 LPR status...

Thanks for sharing. I guess my answer remains the same no matter how many threads OP starts 😅

I'd file N-600 to solve this once and for all. So the kids won't face same questions 30 years later (or whenever it may come up again)

1) Who told you this? 2) How old are kids? 3) What's the basis for kid's US citizenship?

You gave very little information. The laws are different in each state thus the outcomes...

Yes, I used an online service for translating docs for my AOS.

These are unrelated

The next step - get driver's license / ID in the state you now live.