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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.

Did you try saying "Infopass"?

Not sure, I was lucky to never go to secondary when travelling with extension letter.

Not eligible.

As long as extension letter is still valid, no problem. I travelled multiple times while waiting for I-751 to be approved. It does take a little longer at the airports though.

Every time you travel now, you're at the risk of CBP issuing Notice to Appear (NTA) in attempt to strip you off your LPR status in the US. The wisest thing is not to increase chances of this happening. If you're lucky to get into the US with your valid 10 year GC, just stay there until you naturalize. I know you may have commitments back in the UK etc. Can your wife handle any business there for you? Renouncing LPR, then applying from scratch can be super slow and confusing to US embassy / USCIS, which complicates your immigration history and increases chances of something going off the track.

Secondary. To some it's a small inconvenience, to others it's an intimidating process.

That's a good tip. I like this feature and use it regularly. I knew my GC was coming even before USCIS updated case with USPS tracking code.

I would attend and withdraw N-400. I don't think it helps to have a denial in case if you need to re-file N-400 in the future. At the same time, who knows, maybe you'll be lucky? I'll be curious to read a data point on this subject. Good luck!

I reread the original message. Correction: it could be viewed as you changing the jurisdiction. I don't think you can safely say you remained a NY resident.

Mailing address and physical address are different things. @Mike E asked about physical address. After moving out of your physical address you needed to file AR-11 within 10 days. Terminating lease and selling assets (minivan), then going outside of US can be viewed as breaking your permanent residency.

This hurts your case, unfortunately. I would consult with attorney to see if this N-400 should be kept or withdrawn. Petition under 3 year rule typically results in more checks by USCIS since they need to establish more facts, including you and sponsor USC living in marital union.

Which service centers? Not all of them move at the same speed.

But @top_secret doesn't have joint bills and only began comingling money in checking account recently. Not saying this would be a problem, given other good evidence is present, just bringing it to attention.