OldUser

Well if you don't get re-entry permit for whatever reason, you'd have to stay in the US until you naturalize and hope USCIS won't start removal proceedings. Or you could travel with great chance you will be stopped by CBP and given NTA. Either way, I don't think you can expect the same flexible, risk-free travel as you had before. Being out of the US for too long as an LPR can have negative consequences.

Enjoying 10 year GC benefits early? Haha, wouldn't blame you. Far better travel experience compared to expired conditional GC + extension letter.

1. You should file I-131 after you successfully enter US. I wouldn't file it now. 2. You have to be direct and truthful in any immigration paperwork. If you were out for 3-4 years you need to say 3-4 years. If you were out for over 4 years, check that box. Note the following wording in part 9: "I certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America, that this application and the evidence submitted with it is all true and correct. I authorize the release of any information from my records that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services needs to determine eligibility for the benefit I am seeking." If you lie, you can get in a big trouble.

Probably because of divorce soon after I-751 approval. Perhaps IO needed additional approval from their management. Or maybe just needed more time to check the case thoroughly.

Just make sure to use "I-751" (not 1751 etc) when referring to your case in communication with USCIS, congressman. Simple typo sometimes leads them to scratch their head.

Talk to somebody at USPS post office in person if you get a chance, e.g. give them a heads up. Didn't help my case (they ignored everything I asked for) but maybe they'll be more helpful and won't misplace your card.

You can try everything. It won't hurt, but WoM is the most effective method as of today.

I'd file WoM. As @Mike E said there's a great chance IO may be hoping you'll give up once all the extensions etc run out. I wouldn't be surprized if N-400 interview results in "Decision cannot be made" due to pending I-751. From what it seems, it's worth getting I-751 resolved to unblock N-400.

Haven't applied, but expect to upload similar evidence of bonafide marriage as for I-751 if applying under 3 year rule.

You'd be surprized.

17 in the entire UK is not a lot Would be interesting if @UKspouseUSwife spoke to one of them, which probably wasn't the case.

Well, I think this explains why your case is taking forever. You're likely need to prepare yourself for the elaborate I-751 interview and file WoM yourself or with a lawyer.

That's great to know. I wonder how it compares to Global Entry for LPRs. I guess will have to do some reading to avoid offtopic here

I think this explains it: I'm skeptical there's many good US immigration lawyers in the UK. I'd be looking for one based in the US, in the industry for many years, member of AILA etc.

Switching to divorce waiver likely increased processing time and difficulty of this case. Also, any chance your ex wrote something bad to USCIS about you?

Isn't this only available to US citizens?

- Were you in status when you applied for AOS? - Did you have prior marriages in Nigeria? If yes, were you divorced properly? - If you were married in Nigeria, did you divorce soon after getting visa in passport, before coming to the US? - If you were married in Nigeria, did you divorce soon after coming to the US? - Were you single in Nigeria, but in visa application said you were married? - Are you married now living with your US citizen spouse, or are you divorced? - Did you ever seek the asylum in the US? All of the factors above can affect the speed at which I-751 is processed. If none applies, maybe it's bad luck and you should consider Writ of Mandamus.

I took this literally and got approved without interview or RFE. Some other folks took it less literally and also got approved without interview or RFE. I think the key is not to take it lightly. Those folks tend to get RFE / interview / NOID

Mine was left in the mailbox too, despite hold mail request and forwarding 😃

Citizenship interview cannot be waived.

@UKspouseUSwife Option A - expect 2 years at best. It can take good 3 years easily. Once you sign I-407 you may not be able to get ESTA or may get denied B1/B2 visitor's visa. So all this time you have no guarantees you can visit the US. Even with B1/B2 visa, CBP can deny entry. Option B - Once you enter the US you may have to pause your international travel until you become a citizen. That would be the safest approach. The second safest approach is to get I-131 re-entry permit. However, getting this permit stops the clock for US naturalization in many cases. You can try travelling overseas after spending 1+ year in the US, but I would not recommend this. You're not immune to NTA and only one grumpy CBP officer away from getting it. If you receive NTA and leave the US, my understanding is, you'd deport yourself voluntarily. You may not be able to come back in this case. The whole point of staying in the US after getting NTA is to fight for your right to stay and keep LPR status. Immigration often requires sacrifices. I think you should not take it lightly. Good luck and keep us posted.

Facial recognition and checks during boading overseas plus airline passenger data may be the reason. I think it's a matter of few years when paper passports and plastic GC will only be checked when technology fails.

It eliminates a lot of confusion by many HR people who start thinking you don't have a status because GC is expired. Also, this solves issue with HR constantly asking for updates on your immigration status and asking for new GC close to extension letter expiration etc. And if they start asking about seeing GC, politely decline. List B+C documents should be enough and employers don't get to tell you what to show, you have a choice by law.

I am sorry to hear about your job situation. Please ensure to get your unrestricted Social Security card and drivers license / state ID. You can get the restrictions removed by filing form SS-5 with SSA. Within few weeks, you should receive a card in the mail without wording such as "Valid for work only with DHS authorization". With these two docs you'll have easier path to I-9 verification. I highly recommended showing those documents over GC + extension letter.

What you should see in Informed Delivery is package titled "USCIS - Lees Summit Production Facility" and USPS tracking number. At least this is how it was in my case. No image provided, it was at the bottom of email.