US Immigration from Japan

I m finding different data points on the next steps for our process. We received an email from NVCExpedite acknowledging our expedite request and that NVC will send our case to the embassy. We re not sure what happens next since NVC will not schedule our interview appointment.

Will we need to contact the embassy to schedule the interview appointment or wait to be contacted? I want to be proactive but I m not sure how to go about the next steps.

I ve read the instructions on the ceac and state.gov website. I m reading it as you have to scan each document.

You would think just submitting the original .pdf downloaded from the IRS website is good enough. I m really confused if something that small of a detail matters and will extend the process longer.

I'm having trouble with the downloadable pdf form from the "guide" hyperlink. I'm pretty sure someone has had the same problem before. I'm able to edit most text boxes on Lumin, Google Drive, and Adobe Acrobat. The form is protected as a secured document.

For example, Part 6, #4 allows me to mark an "x" on Self-Employed but not able to input on the text field the occupation.

Should I just type in as much as possible and then hand write the remaining spaces? I would think this not as appropriate. So would hand writing be the only option?

Just want to check if this is normal. Submitted I-130 in September last year. For the first few weeks, the website would give me an estimated date. Ever since about 6 months ago however, it just says "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS". Should I be concerned?

Hi everyone,

I have a couple questions. I've applied for naturalization and I'm going to have an interview soon. Everything seems to be going well so far, but my marriage is not. I've been married for 12 years and I've been living in the U.S. for almost 14 years, so I'm not worried about getting naturalized per se, but I was wondering, can I still request a name change? Even if we do decide to get a divorce, I'm not sure if it will be final and a divorce certificate will be ready before the interview or the oath (does oath come at a different time after the interview?), but I remember hearing that name change is very flexible at naturalization, so I'm curious..

And even though I applied for naturalization under the category of 5 years or more residency in the U.S., the letter about the interview lists only two options regarding what to bring after the general list of things to bring:

"If applying for NATURALIZATION AS THE SPOUSE of a United States Citizen; your marriage certificate, proof of death or divorce for each prior marriage of yourself or spouse, your spouse's birth or naturalization certificate of citizenship"

"If applying for NATURALIZATION as a member of the United States Armed Forces; your discharge certificate, or form DD214"

I'm definitely not applying as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces. Should I bring my marriage certificate regardless of my situation at the time of the interview? Should I also bring tax returns from the past 5 years? Also, I thought that I needed to bring proof of 5 years of residency in the U.S., but now I don't see the requirement anywhere. Do I need copies of apartment leases from the past 5 years?

Thank you in advance!