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The NOA (797) came really fast.  But then I looked up online and saw the average processing time for my service center (Potomac) is 24 months !!!

The letter only gives a 24 month extension.  

 

Should this be of concern?

 

I can't believe this takes this long.  It takes longer than her approval to come here.

 

 

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yes i-751 take very long time

sometimes its faster to just apply for naturalization and get i-751 adjudicate at the same

 

24 months extension shouldnt be a problem.

cross the bridge when it happen. can always ask for ADIT stamp on passport too if ur i-751 wont get approved by then

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4 minutes ago, EllisAndRenz said:

The NOA (797) came really fast.  But then I looked up online and saw the average processing time for my service center (Potomac) is 24 months !!!

The letter only gives a 24 month extension.  

 

Should this be of concern?

 

I can't believe this takes this long.  It takes longer than her approval to come here.

 

 

What?  It's already time for her I-751?  Wow!  Time really flies.  We filed my wife's I-751 in March 2019.  We are still waiting.  We have gotten one ADIT stamp so that my wife could travel to Taiwan and back here.  It was easy.  Good luck. 

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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17 minutes ago, Misscloud said:

yes i-751 take very long time

sometimes its faster to just apply for naturalization and get i-751 adjudicate at the same

 

24 months extension shouldnt be a problem.

cross the bridge when it happen. can always ask for ADIT stamp on passport too if ur i-751 wont get approved by then

Oh, I don't know what an ADIT stamp is, but I'll have 24 months to find out.  🙂

Thank you.  Good to know there are options.

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15 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

What?  It's already time for her I-751?  Wow!  Time really flies.  We filed my wife's I-751 in March 2019.  We are still waiting.  We have gotten one ADIT stamp so that my wife could travel to Taiwan and back here.  It was easy.  Good luck. 

LOL.  Nice to be remembered.  Yes, time flies.  Even I was surprised when my wife reminded me to file.  

Sounds like I'm in for a long wait.  She will be ready to apply for naturalization before this is complete.  

 

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1 hour ago, Misscloud said:

sometimes its faster to just apply for naturalization and get i-751 adjudicate at the same

Not like skipping I-751 is an option but true that filing N400 will often help move things along.

 

OP - the hope is that 24 months will be sufficient but worse comes to worst, you'll call USCIS and ask for an infopass appointment to get your wife's passport stamped and extend her GC for another year.

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AOS Journey:

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08/19/2016 - day 0 - I-485, I-130, I-765 sent to USCIS office in Chicago (PD: 08/23/2016)

08/31/2016 - day 9 - electronic NOAs received via text and email, check is cashed.

09/08/2016 - day 17 - biometrics appointment notice received in the mail (appointment date 09/19/2016).

09/13/2016 - day 22 - early biometrics walk in.

10/28/2016 - day 67 - EAD status changed to "New Card Is Being Produced".

11/16/2016 - day 87 - EAD card received in mail.

06/27/2017 - day 309 - contacted the congressman office.

07/28/2017 - day 340 - finally received an interview appointment in mail (online status has not changed).

08/31/2017 - day 374 - Interview; I-485 status changed to 'New Card Is Being Produced'

09/08/2017 - day 382 - greencard received in mail

I-751 & N400 Journey:

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06/20/2019 - day 1036 - ROC packet mailed (PD: 06/21/2019)

06/29/2019 - day 1045 - NOA/Extension letter received in the mail (new GC expiration date is 2/28/2021)

01/17/2020 - day 1256 - biometrics appointment

06/03/2020 - day 1382 - N400 filed online (PD: 06/04/2020)

02/01/2021 - day 1626 - Biometric Reuse notice uploaded to my online account

02/08/2021 - day 1634 - Interview Appointment notice uploaded to my online account

03/16/2021 - day 1670 - N400 Interview - passed; due to I-751 stuck in another office 'No decision can be made at this time'

06/01/2021 - day 1747 - with help of Sen. Sanders' office, I-751 file finally forwarded to St. Albans field office

06/28/2021 - day 1774 - I-751 status changed to 'New Card is Being Produced'; N400 status changed to 'Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled'

08/19/2021 - day 1826 (exactly 5 years since day 0) - Oath Ceremony (notice received on 7/19/21)

 

 

 

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26 minutes ago, .yana said:

Not like skipping I-751 is an option but true that filing N400 will often help move things along.

 

OP - the hope is that 24 months will be sufficient but worse comes to worst, you'll call USCIS and ask for an infopass appointment to get your wife's passport stamped and extend her GC for another year.

What's the filing time for the N400?  The three year mark.

 

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1 minute ago, EllisAndRenz said:

What's the filing time for the N400?  The three year mark.

 

For N400 under the 3 year rule, the earliest filing date is 90 days minus your 3-year anniversary as a permanent resident. 

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Just now, mushroomspore said:

For N400 under the 3 year rule, the earliest filing date is 90 days minus your 3-year anniversary as a permanent resident. 

Perfect.   THANK YOU!  

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46 minutes ago, EllisAndRenz said:

Perfect.   THANK YOU!  

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/uscis-early-filing-calculator Use this to find out the earliest date you can file. 90 days is NOT 3 months exactly. I also suggest filing a day or two AFTER the exact first eligible day, not right ON the first eligible day to avoid any possible glitches of day/times being misread by the system. 

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18 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

What?  It's already time for her I-751?  Wow!  Time really flies.  We filed my wife's I-751 in March 2019.  We are still waiting.  We have gotten one ADIT stamp so that my wife could travel to Taiwan and back here.  It was easy.  Good luck. 

March 2019? Jesus.. Is this with YSC? Any luck with SR?

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3 minutes ago, kvito28 said:

March 2019? Jesus.. Is this with YSC? Any luck with SR?

MSC..... but the Dallas office.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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16 hours ago, mushroomspore said:

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/uscis-early-filing-calculator Use this to find out the earliest date you can file. 90 days is NOT 3 months exactly. I also suggest filing a day or two AFTER the exact first eligible day, not right ON the first eligible day to avoid any possible glitches of day/times being misread by the system. 

So wife will be ready in July.  of 2023.  Wow.  

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K-1 & 4 K-2'S
Filed 05-09-07
Interview 03-12-08
Visa received 04-21-08
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