I-751 September 2022 Filers

[Fe.Ta 857]

14 minutes ago, Rearviewmirror said:

Is there any reason you don't want to apply for N400?

 

When I looked through the Potomac timelines on VJ a lot of the I-751s took 24-26 months, but almost every case that had an N400 filed concurrently seemed to get approved within 4-6 months of the N400 being submitted (for a total time of 14-18 months since I-751 was submitted).

It is my husband’s personal preference.  Unlike a lot of marriages in VJ, we don’t speak English to one another every day, plus we live in Florida. LOL He would like to be more confident about his conversational English, especially with a native that could potentially use industry-specific/higher level terms.  He doesn’t want an accidental denial or something else because of a language barrier.  Obviously, I would go with him as expected, but he wants to be able/needs to stand on his own with the officer.

[Rearviewmirror 371]

2 minutes ago, Fe.Ta said:

It is my husband’s personal preference.  Unlike a lot of marriages in VJ, we don’t speak English to one another every day, plus we live in Florida. LOL He would like to be more confident about his conversational English, especially with a native that could potentially use industry-specific/higher level terms.  He doesn’t want an accidental denial or something else because of a language barrier.  Obviously, I would go with him as expected, but he wants to be able/needs to stand on his own with the officer.

Very best of luck to him. English is a horrendous second language to learn compared to Spanish and French! Hopefully he can maybe find some English language for immigrant small groups. Lots of cities have free meet ups for folks to practice their English language skills.

 

[Rearviewmirror 371]

@Fe.Ta It actually looks like there's a bunch of resources on the USCIS page (!) - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/findcitizenshiphelp

Edited January 7, 2023 by Rearviewmirror

[Fe.Ta 857]

2 minutes ago, Rearviewmirror said:

@Fe.Ta It actually looks like there's a bunch of resources on the USCIS page (!) - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/findcitizenshiphelp

Yes, thank you.  We have seen that link and searched, but the closest is about 1.5 hours from where we live.  We have other resources noted, though, that we will eventually use to get him there.  Just not in a big rush to file N400 in 2023.  Thanks!

[Sarge2155 4,570]

23 minutes ago, Fe.Ta said:

It is my husband’s personal preference.  Unlike a lot of marriages in VJ, we don’t speak English to one another every day, plus we live in Florida. LOL He would like to be more confident about his conversational English, especially with a native that could potentially use industry-specific/higher level terms.  He doesn’t want an accidental denial or something else because of a language barrier.  Obviously, I would go with him as expected, but he wants to be able/needs to stand on his own with the officer.

All the more reason to speak more English in the home practice does make perfect, but I do understand personal preference!

[ironeagle17 18]

On 1/3/2023 at 12:54 PM, JOY1994 said:

Is Anyone else at the Potomac center still waiting ? Extension letter was received on September 13 after case was received on the September 8 and I’ve had no news since . 

Same for us...  I expect n400 complete before ROC   

[OldUser 4,818]

21 minutes ago, ironeagle17 said:

Same for us...  I expect n400 complete before ROC   

N-400 cannot be completed without I-751 (ROC).

N-400 depends on approval of I-751.

[Fe.Ta 857]

We are getting 48 months extension letters y’all! Hahaa brace yourselves!

[JOY1994 22]

1 hour ago, Fe.Ta said:

We are getting 48 months extension letters y’all! Hahaa brace yourselves!

I’m confused ? Who ? Did you receive one after receiving the 24 months extension ? 😣 this is crazy! 

[Fe.Ta 857]

7 minutes ago, JOY1994 said:

I’m confused ? Who ? Did you receive one after receiving the 24 months extension ? 😣 this is crazy! 

No, but I will.  Anyone currently waiting that received an NOA for 24 months will be getting a new one for 48.  So, don’t be alarmed when you get yours.  New filers will also get them.

Edited January 23, 2023 by Fe.Ta
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[ironeagle17 18]

7 hours ago, OldUser said:

N-400 cannot be completed without I-751 (ROC).

N-400 depends on approval of I-751

correct... however in many cases the officer the N400 interview will approve the ROC at the time they approve the N400 request. 

 

but as with everything this is no 100% guarantied. 

[Mohammed26 16]

Hi All, 

 

My wife has an I-751 pending, but I wanted to ask, what do I need to show an employer for work authorization?

 

Can someone help me with this please?

 

Kind regards, 

 

Mohammed

[OldUser 4,818]

5 minutes ago, Mohammed26 said:

Hi All, 

 

My wife has an I-751 pending, but I wanted to ask, what do I need to show an employer for work authorization?

 

Can someone help me with this please?

 

Kind regards, 

 

Mohammed

What's your immigration status? I suppose US citizen? You only need to show unrestricted social security card and driver license or ID.

 

Same goes for her, if she removed the restrictions from social security card.

 

If you are a US citizen, you can say you're a citizen. Your LPR wife should never ever say she's a US citizen, until she naturalizes.

Edited January 25, 2023 by OldUser

[Mohammed26 16]

1 minute ago, OldUser said:

What's your immigration status? I suppose US citizen? You only need to show unrestricted social security card and driver license or ID.

Apologies for the miscommunication, I am asking for my wife because of her I-751. 

[OldUser 4,818]

1 minute ago, Mohammed26 said:

Apologies for the miscommunication, I am asking for my wife because of her I-751. 

She should update her social security card to remove wording similar to "Valid for Work Only With DHS Authorization" if she has it written.

 

Then she can only show her state ID or driver license and Social Security card.

 

Another, but bad option is to use green card and extension letter. This is bad because some employers don't understand how it works and can ask for new proof when her extension letter is close to expiration. It's not worth going this route.

Edited January 25, 2023 by OldUser