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Same field office?

I'd do either 2 or 3, leaning towards 2. I don't think it would hurt uploading it now plus copy of its approval form for I-751. I wouldn't replace existing docs, though I don't think it would be an issue. Whichever thing you do, you're good and it won't make much difference in the end. Good luck!

You already asked this question and got solid answers Don't waste time, you got to act.

Technically, you're LPR and visa should have become invalid. Does it not have any stamp invalidating it?

I wouldn't stop caring about I-751. Ultimately N-400 will depend on I-751 approval. Here is a good story about pending I-751 and N-400: https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/790611-my-wife-doesnt-know-if-she-passed-her-citizenship-test/ Not saying the OP there didn't care, but definitely could have watched the I-751 case closer and do all the necessary steps to get it approved.

Also a question: is your divorce finalized? Do you have the decree?

- Joined taxes? - Any trips together? Plane tickets? - Any mail addressed to both of you? - Any purchases charged to his card showing you as recipient or vice versa? - Did you have any memberships together? - Did you have any marriage councelling sessions? - Any medical bills showing both names? Your lawyer is right, this is a difficult case to win if all you have is old photos and few affidavits. His affidavit is important, but you need more. Update: saw more stuff you listed. Did you provide that to lawyer? You may need to search harder for evidence. Maybe there's emails you exchanged or invitation letters you received to various events? With under 3 months of cohibitation in the US and limited evidence, there's arguably not much you can do to get conditions removed. But you can try fighting and winning.

You must have seen messages "Decision cannot be made" on citizenship forum? One person described it as if IO almost lost his temper when found out about pending I-751 during N-400 interview. Update: it looks like that N-400 got approved after delay: So yes, not sure why Mr Hacking insists on filing N-400 after I-751 approval. There is a small risk of I-751 getting delayed because of that, but not always.

Happened to a lot of people. Just an IT problem on USCIS end.

Unless your job requires crossing border, even if extension letter expires, you have nothing to worry about. For I-9 verification, all you need is valid DL / state ID and unrestricted SS card. You can get both now. I got unrestricted SS card in 2020 and updated DL in 2021. CA DMV gave me new DL expiring in 2026. When I changed jobs last year, I told new employer I was LPR and provided DL + SS card. No GC was shown or asked in the process. You should be able to get I-551 stamp or extension letter regardless of your N-400 as long as I-751 is pending.

To be fair, we don't know when he recorded it. Many YouTubers prerecord their content. I think all we can say - it's a lottery. @Olga&Jared somebody replied in thread about 48 month extensions that tier 1 told them to call back when their 24 month extension is about to expire before requesting 48 month extension. I was kind of not a big fan of applying for N-400 because of "decision cannot be made" stories. However, the more I observe the more I see there are no clear rules or patterns. You should think of applying for citizenship if that's what your goal is. At least you could start online application (without submitting it) and gather all evidence.

I scanned 24xxx range and noticed two approvals in upper range dated Jan 25 and Jan 28. Very lucky ppl.

Today's WAC update for 23xxx range (as of 11:44 AM PT): 1 x approval in lower range 2 x approvals in upper range USCIS logic is a mistery, as always.

This is a 9 year old thread. The user hasn't logged in since 2014. Don't expect answers, better open your own thread with the question.

Worst case, your wife has to go to SSA in person and apply for SSN if it doesn't arrive soon. Were all the relevant boxes checked to obtain SSN?

@IAmKhaye I wouldn't worry about BC, as @Mike E pointed out based on his experience. I've seen others also not having issues with it. You can postpone N-400 until you get replacement BC, but I wouldn't do it. Why won't you apply for N-400, and at the same time, work on obtaining stepchild's BC? It may not be needed now, but it's a crucial document for the child in the future.

It's always best to give USCIS all evidence, so IO get's chance to review it before your N-400 interview and approve you quicker. You can upload it under Additional Evidence.

Thank you for the stats, I wonder how many cases were stuck in "Decision cannot be made" limbo. Do you reckon 5% or less?

Please no AI 😅 I played with Chat GPT for a while, and while it kind of gives you an impression it understands what texts are all about, it's super silly at times, forgetting what it read another minute. If AI is at this level, I'm not ready for it to decide cases. Though I do think it's used already to some capacity at USCIS issuing RFEs. But human seems to be the last deciding party though. I second your idea of human inspection for denials.

Hi these questions for you to think about, you don't have to reply unless you want any input. You're the only person who can make the right choice here based on your circumstances.

Today's update (as of 4:55 PM) for WAC 23xxx range: 2 x new approval's in lower range 1 x RFE in upper range Let's hope USCIS really focuses and finishes 20xxx, 21xxx and 22xxx ranges soon instead of taking one bite off all the apples...

Sounds like a plan! Once in the US, get state ID or DL from DMV. Showing it for I-9 accompanies by unrestricted social security card will help mitigate any issues due to expiring GC. You wouldn't have to show your employer soon to expire GC. Renewals take forever nowadays, and you don't want to employer to jump up and down asking for up to date GC in a year or so.

Do you have a good reason to expedite? How is your case more special than other people's who filed in November 2022 and earlier?

I know what I was thinking at 22: @Leavingtofate I think you can only fly to the US and take a chance. You better do it sooner than later. I wouldn't even leave your current job if they allow you working remotely. Open a bank account, you can open many accounts online nowadays, especially if you have SSN. Provide your sister's address for debit card to arrive. Search for a place to rent. A sympathetic CBP may let you in if you demonstrate enough efforts to establish life in the US (of course not guaranteed).

Hi @Leavingtofate yes, there is a high chance you may get stopped y CBP and issued NTA unless you sign I-407, abandoning your LPR status on the spot. Though, if you're serious about settling in the US for good, you can take your chance and just attempt flying in. You're an LPR until you give it up or immigration judge takes your status away. Note that you probably would have to hang out in the US for 5-7 years until you naturalize before travelling again (to be safe). Not filing US taxes not only can be a problem from immigration standpoint, but also can cause big problems from IRS. What ties did you have to the US while you were away?