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Please accept my condolences. This is very sad. You can write a letter to the service center asking to convert jointly filed I-751 to a waiver (box 1c on the form). Alternatively, you can file new I-751 with that box checked. Most importantly, do you have the death certificate?

You can also get an eSIM or set up Google voice if maintaining a US number otherwise is expensive / impractical.

That's if the fees will remain the same, which I doubt. Most likely in 5 years N-400 itself will be around $1000

I only saw a correlation in few cases TBH. Usually I-751 takes however long it needs to take. If it coincides with N-400 they get adjudicated together.

Because it helps improving processing times on paper. USCIS is known for applying FILO approach from time to time.

Getting a qualifying joint sponsor appears to be the solution.

What boxes were checked on G-28?

Resident Since is the date to check, yes.

Sorry to hear about that. What ports denied I-797? Please share your experience for others to be aware. I personally never had big issues with extension letter. Wishing you happy holidays and a speedy approval!

Same here, glad to hear I'm not the only one 🙂 Also adopted it around that age and never changed.

I haven't sent a letter to a congressman myself, but I've seen people reporting success from time to time. It would not hurt your case for sure. The biggest slow down for N-400 is usually pending I-751. Now that you have it approved, I think your case may move faster in January-Fabruary next year. I wouldn't believe the estimate onlines, they're never accurate. As to renewing Ukrainian passport, I heard they can get extended too? Though it would be somewhat tricky travelling with such extended passport in my opinion. Good luck with your case and I wish you a speedy approval!

I see what you mean. But if you were to submit N-400 now, I would probably took longer for you to naturalize. You are already in line.

It's totally fine. Biometrics reuse is never guaranteed. Everybody is supposed to give biometrics, but many get it waived.

Did you file both forms together or separately?

Short answer: do not worry! It's similar to

Pretty much nothing. She's a LPR but the proof of status is expired at that point, unless I-551 stamp is obtained / new card issued. The I-551 stamp is valid for 1 year. She can file for N-400 whenever eligible based on Resident Since date on original GC and other factors.

If you know for sure you're gonna move and it's gonna be still within 90 days window (before April 18, 2024), then I see no reason to file in January. File after you move, so that USCIS doesn't send correspondance to the old address. Make sure to file I-865 and AR-11 too.

Overwhelming USCIS with relevant evidence is key to success.

What boxes were checked on G-28? Did you move addresses?

https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/ 5 months for 80% of cases currently.

I would strongly suggest to keep copies of all immigration related documents you listed above. One day you may need to apply for US citizenship and at that point USCIS can ask you any question about your past immigration history, petitions, etc. You don't need to keep physical copies though for pay stubs, bank statements etc. You can scan them and store on your computer / in the cloud / USB drive. I would keep original USCIS notices as well as make copies of them just in case. You never know when you may need all of these docs again. Essentially, USCIS can accuse you of anything many years later, and you need to prove you got your status legally etc. I'd keep those documents even after becoming a US citizen, because you never know who would be in administration and what they may do to immigrants. No need to worry

That's fast, congrats!

Congratulations with passing exam and the journey nearing the end! I never understand why it's generally assumed that N-400 is the easiest part of the immigration journey. US citizenship is the highest immigration benefit one can be granted by US government. Once it's granted it's not easy to denaturalize a citizen. I totally understand why USCIS scrutinizes the applicants hard, as it's the last chance to ensure the right decision is made. I will be walking into my interview with expectation to prove my case, with the lawyer and all paperwork despite an easy straightforward case. I think it's not uncommon to get a tough interview for N-400 like you did. P.S. From what I understand, you also applied based on marriage to a US citizen (3 year rule)?

Do not worry, this is very typical if you search Visa Journey.

My understanding is, it's a "filler" status between biometrics taken and next action such as RFE, interview notice or approval. This gap may last many months. So I don't believe in "actively" part of the status. In reality the case sits on the shelf for months before getting adjudicated in 15-30 mins by IO when the time comes.