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Assume it's a combo and bring your US citizen spouse. You may not know for sure until the moment you're interviewed.

@WillieT1986 what you're describing is ideal scenario (combo). Sometimes only N-400 interview is conducted though. Good luck and I hope it all goes smooth. Please keep us posted.

I don't believe everybody get additional extension letters automatically. I-551 stamp may be one of the few solutions in this case.

Just curious to see what beverage is more popular among all of us

Disappointing indeed, it's a risk because of CBP officer's discretion. No, neither UK nor other country can decide whether a visitor will be admitted to the US. The visitor can go through preclearance when flying from Dublin, Ireland. In this case they would know whether they need to fly over Atlantic to get entry denied or not. If allowed to board the plane in Ireland, the spouse would not need to go through immigration control in the USA.

Do they do it for I-751? I thought it's filed on paper and USCIS do not communicate electronically in this case. Have you done it personally? Do officials accept it without a question (DMV, CBP etc)? Because it's not watermarked or printed on special green paper. Thank you

Hi, you are still Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) even when extension letter expires. Only an immigration judge can take this status from you, unless you surrender it voluntarily. You need to call USCIS to request Infopass. This is an appointment at USCIS local field office, where they can stamp your passport with I-551 stamp, also known as ADIT stamp. It will allow you to travel outside of the US and use with DMV, employer if needed. It's usually valid for 1 year. Then you can get another one, if your I-751 is still pending.

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Whether you are married or not, you can apply under 5 year rule. That's when you lived in the US for 5 years as LPR. You gotta have 10 year green card for that.

Re-read the thread, it looks like you have evidence of AR-11. Ignore me on this one.

I missed this, that's an excellent question!

@Family I hope the appeal would work for @IandI100. I really appreciate @IandI100's openness and willingness to share the experience with the rest of the folks here. It's very valuable and educational to most of us. It's the stories like this are a bit scary. Quick timeline from that page: N-400 filed in July 2018 N-400 denied in December 2019 N-336 filed in December 2019 or January 2020. N-336 hearing in November 2020 RFE in July 2021 Naturalized September 2022 Sure, maybe it's an edge case and due to pandemic etc. etc. The worst part is that: " Q: if an N-400 is denied based on an I-751 denial, can both decisions be addressed during an N-336 (Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings Form) hearing? USCIS Response: Due to the nature of USCIS processing, all applications, petitions, and requests are handled on a case-by-case basis." From here https://www.dhs.gov/publication/follow-questions-and-answers-uscis-processing-concurrently-pending-forms-n-400-and-forms My understanding is that USCIS can play a fool, get N-336 done and come to conclusion N-400 cannot be adjudicated due to I-751 that was denied. Please correct me if I'm wrong or missing something. At that point the OP already waited all these months for a reply that they need to resubmit I-751. Did FOIA show AR-11? Does it normally include it? Or USCIS would say "we never received it"? Is there proof it was sent? All the best to @IandI100, I hope your appeal will work out despite my scepticism (I am an old grumpy user after all)

@Kanja same person from the same thread messaged me too 😅

Congrats! Which service center? If WAC, it could have been a coincidence, because they're approving I-751s filed in November 2021 as we speak.

Make sure to double check with USCIS tool before you apply. But you should be good to apply now. https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship-resource-center/learn-about-citizenship/naturalization-eligibility

you can apply today if: - You never spent more than 180 days outside if the US since you became LPR - You spent at least 18 months (548 days) in the US since you became an LPR - Your US citizen spouse was a US citizen all the time in the last 3 years - You lived in marital union with your spouse for the last 3 years (e.g didn't live apart, didn't separate, divorce or remarry etc)

December 2019 or earlier?

From time to time I receive angry Direct Messages (DMs) from trolls or users who aren't happy with my replies. Was wondering how others in similar situations react to them.

If you want to apply under 3 year rule, you have to be a LPR for 3 years as well as married to the same US citizen (which you are). Look at your conditional green card. What's the Resident Since date? Add 3 years and subtract 90 days from it. This is the earliest you can apply for N-400, subject to continuous residence test and physical presence test and other conditions. Better to apply after 3 full years since being LPR and meeting all conditions.

They're not there to help you immigrate / naturalize, quite the opposite. From what I gauged, so far the USCIS could not explain why you never received your I-751 interview invitation letter. Why are you surprised they cannot tell you the up to date status or explain descrepancy between online status and FOIA result? Please keep us updated on how it goes.

Is it a better idea to look over your shoulder for the rest of your life? Have no access to decent job? Etc etc

They just don't care and want to get you off the phone. The safest thing for them to say is "wait a little longer", than opening pandora's box and providing answers leading to more questions from your end. Do you record their names and badge numbers for the future reference? Tier 1 officers cannot see anything other than online status. Your online status is probably out of date and they're relying on it to answer your question about case status...

@easterbliss I'm not sure you can adjust with entry without inspection through your son. Are you consulting with the same "lawyer" who worked with you on first I-130 that got denied? It's probably best to speak to somebody else.

Where did you read it, could you provide links? USCIS is not known for providing refunds of any sorts. I don't think it's possible to get any refunds from them.

FOIA should be the ultimate source of truth. If it's says denied it's denied. If new case is approved it takes the precedence. Especially if you mention it in N-400 application.