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Do not rely on ChatGPT for legal advice. This is a serious situation. It is hard to tell whether he is eligible to sponsor you, without court records. A lot depends on nature of crime.

Agreed, I would not travel without US passport.

Did she ever claim asylum from Iran? If yes, travel is risky.

Thank you for elaborated post with your experience @bernilli! I'm surprised you did not take your spouse with you for 3 year rule, I even mentioned it in my post earlier as one of the reasons for applying under general provision when eligible for both. In my opinion, you were really lucky to have a cooperating and understanding officer. Not all of them are like this. You could have easily come across somebody who would be focusing all the interview on marriage just because the spouse wasn't there. For anybody in this thread, if you have N-400 under 3 year rule, make sure to bring your spouse. More often that not, officers do expect them to accompany you. Not all of them will be satisfied with answer that it wasn't mentioned in letter. The application is based on marriage after all. Good luck and keep us posted! Very lucky with short time to oath. Please remember to update citizenship status with SSA and get a large passport book (it is a free upgrade)

Congratulations! Make sure to update status with SSA and get a large passport book. Not planning to sponsor anyone? How about few helpful comments to those still waiting? Good luck and thank you for the update!

While understandable, it is best you initiate it and you are in control. You do not have to talk to spouse directly. Best if lawyer does all the communication. Remember, since you are married, you may be liable fo any new debts (loans, credit cards) your spouse gets approved for. You also may be accumulating more assets etc which in many states will have to be split between you and spouse when divorcing. Plus staying married when relationship is over can be perceived by USCIS as immigration fraud or attempt to hide the real state of marriage. Yes, quick separation and divorce can affect your naturalization. But you can't pretend everything is OK as it would be fraud.

MyProgress cannot be trusted. Showed 3 weeks until decision on day of my oath. Hang in there, you're almost done!

It doesn't mean they can't randomly approve it and schedule for oath within next few days. You never know!

Make sure not to miss oath ceremony though. I'd check at least once in few days.

I am really sorry to hear about this situation. Please do everything possible to stay safe and report to police if you feel threatened. What is your legal status? Do you have 2 year or 10 year green card?

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Do you have pending I-751? Could be days, weeks or months to hear the decision. Typically you will hear something within a month. However, keep in mind, there are holidaya ahead delaying things. The good news, you can sue USCIS for decision 120 days after interview.

Congratulations, @Ronnie12345 The November 2025 thread already exists:

As long as he didn't do anything shady, you will be fine.

Assests are routinely ignored.

Does the unemployed person have income right now? If not, they cannot sponsor.

No, they won't. It is a different agency. Get appointment with SSA and update your name on social security card to match name on green card. It's easier to do when your GC is still not expired. Could have been done the moment you got your 2 year GC. Your SS card probably also says: "Valid for employment only with DHS authorization". You can remove this wording when you change name.

You are an immediate relative of US citizen. - https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/green-card-for-immediate-relatives-of-us-citizen As long as you disclosed your overstay during adjustment, it was forgiven and you have nothing to worry about.

I recommend finding somebody who makes more than this, so clearly qualifies.

I remember my officer's name. She introduced herself as well as there was a nameplate on her desk. My N-652 had officer's name. The same box was checked and I had same day oath. I don't think you have to worry, it's only been few days. Start worrying if you don't hear anything by mid January 2026.

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This status is shown on nearly all cases, it's not new

Agreeing with @Dashinka At leadt get state ID so you have proof of address. It's a good document to have in general.

I'd follow the instructions. Definitely send response by recorded mail. If something happens, you have proof of delivery. If USCIS online system has a glitch and docs dissapear, how are you going to prove you ever responded to RFE?

I qualified under both too, but picked general provision (5 year rule) because less evidence is needed, it's a lot simpler case, fewer questions about marriage asked and my spouse wasn't required to be there for interview (for 3 year rule it's recommended they also come). Good luck and let us know how it goes!