OldUser

Thank you, I will update VJ with my experience once it's over!

I filed in late 2024 (December 2024). I got lucky to get interview date already. Many November 2024 (about 50%) and December 2024 (about 70%) filers are still waiting for the interview.

If a question can be answered with "yes" or "no", say "yes" or "no". If a question asks about details, give straight answer. Examples... Good - Do you live in San Diego? - Yes - How did you meet your spouse? - At work Bad - Do you live in San Diego? - Yes, I live at 345 Main St, for the past 3 years. I also have my brother living with me. - How did you meet your spouse? - Me met at CoolStuff incorporated while working there in 2017. At first, me and Maria worked on same project. But one time, after company party I asked her out and we started dating. If officer needs details, they'll ask more questions. Don't try guessing why they're asking what they're asking. Let them lead the interview.

Any unauthorized work is forgiven for a spouse of a US citizen as long as it's disclosed. 5 year ban is a separate matter.

December 2024 filers stats as of 02/28/2025 @ 8:30 PM ET: Approved: 666 Denied: 4 Fingerprints Scheduled: 525 Interview Cancelled: 91 Interview Scheduled: 8123 Pending: 4 Processing: 18348 Received: 28 ResponseToRFE: 6 RFE: 64 Terminated: 2 Withdrawal: 11 OathCeremonyNotice: 353 OathCeremonyScheduled: 308 OathCeremonyReady: 1 Overall, few more approvals since last time, few more RFEs and a lot more interviews were scheduled.

Congrats!

I'm pretty sure you can continue without answering? Q: Where does your child reside? A: With me Q: What is your child's relationship to you? A: Biological child Q: Are you providing support for this child? A: Don't select Yes or No You can also select Yes and ignore any warnings. Application allows to continue. Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and this is not a legal advice

Did anybody watch it? Any thoughts?

Do you have any kids that were born outside of current marriage? If not, this question is not applicable. You can ignore the warning. Only people who don't live with their kids are expected to be paying child support.

She should bring old passport as directed. She shouldn't try to guess what's going to be asked. Nobody can predict what all she'll be asked. She cannot bring what she doesn't have.

Extension letter, NOA, NOA1, receipt, I-797 is all referring to the same doc which you receive in mail 4-8 weeks after your packet reaches USCIS. Credit cards, you're brave!

4-8 weeks typically Biometrics can be either reused or she may need to attend the appointment. You don't know know ahead.

What was the total income and what was the household size?

Congratulations, he won a lottery!!! So far only 16 out of 12717 January filers got approved. That's 0.001% 😅

December 2024 filers stats as of 02/28/2025 @ 11:00 AM ET: Approved: 659 Denied: 4 Fingerprints Scheduled: 537 Interview Cancelled: 91 Interview Scheduled: 8085 Pending: 4 Processing: 18399 Received: 28 ResponseToRFE: 6 RFE: 60 Terminated: 2 Withdrawal: 11 OathCeremonyNotice: 350 OathCeremonyScheduled: 297 OathCeremonyReady: 1 Overall, few more approvals, more interviews scheduled etc.

I'd think if APIs changed we wouldn't be getting any changes at all? Typically, it's all or nothing situation. Eitner you get data which we do or you don't. I think there may be change of priorities or reduction or staff... For example, I see slow but steady movement for December 2024 filers for N-400 . Only guessing here without solid proof.

It hasn't been long since November 2024.... There's folks waiting from July-August 2024. Even that isn't too long frankly.

You had reentry permits. You also resided continuously since 2020. If you apply in May or in June, you won't even need to list prior trips before May 2020. You'll be absolutely fine. If you doubt it, you can consult a lawyer.

Without his help, the game over is for her.

I-90 also costs money. N-400 has option to ask for fee reduction or fee waiver altogether. Employment / unemployment does not affect your naturalization process.

His wife is not a priority then... it doesn't look like a bonafide marriage, sadly.

He doesn't have to spend time. If they pay the lawyer, lawyer would put the case together for them. He does need to spend money though. So her fate, to a great degree, is being deported some time in the future. And pay a lot more to lawyers

If you're not naturalized before April 2026, you need to file another I-90 to replace your GC. If your replacement I-90 is pending in April 2026, you'll never get replacement and you can forget about it. Replacement produces card with same expiration as lost GC. USCIS isn't going to issue card with new expiration. They won't issue card at all if it's last expiration of lost GC. So you'll need I-90 replacement at that point. What's holding you from filing N-400 today?

That's pretty strange that a husband would not want his wife to legalize. Any reasonable spouse, if wanting to continue building joint life, would help their immigrant spouse to get the legal papers. Looks like a toxic relationship. Why is she staying married to this person? Without his cooperation, she has no protections.

That's sad. I hope they weren't involved in any shady stuff?