i-751 and N-400 questions

[red12345 25]

Hi Everyone, My I-751 is still pending and I'm eligible to apply for citizenship. should I apply now? or wait until my I-751 get approved? I'm not sure what's the best thing to do. my I-751 is over a year now since I applied. any advice would appreciate it so much. Thanks!

[nastra30 2,288]

If you are eligible for naturalization then go ahead and submit N-400 and get the process rolling. No need to wait until the I-751 is approved. 

Note however that you'll not be allowed to take the naturalization oath until the I-751 is approved. It's possible you could also get a combo interview for both I-751 and N-400. Good luck.

 

Edited January 11 by nastra30

[red12345 25]

Thanks for your replay. I'm just worried about the combo interview. and to memorize everything and all the stress that day. that's why I was wondering if I should wait.

[powerpuff 6,723]

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[OldUser 6,850]

4 hours ago, red12345 said:

Thanks for your replay. I'm just worried about the combo interview. and to memorize everything and all the stress that day. that's why I was wondering if I should wait.

Wait doesn't guarantee your I-751 will be approved without interview.  Filing N-400 doesn't always mean you'll have combo interview. Sometimes I-751 gets approved before N-400 interview without interview.

 

Whether to file N-400 or not depends on your marriage. If it is strong, file today. If you have or had issues, don't file N-400 on 3 year rule.

Edited January 11 by OldUser

[red12345 25]

My Marriage is great no Issues at all. all Im saying is about memorizing all the questions for the citizenship and how hard it is that's what my question is. thanks

[Lemonslice 4,885]

2 minutes ago, red12345 said:

My Marriage is great no Issues at all. all Im saying is about memorizing all the questions for the citizenship and how hard it is that's what my question is. thanks

I studied the questions/answers over an evening and tested myself during the following week.  I think how "easy" it is will depend on many factors (how many answers do you already know? how rusty are your cramming skills? etc.) 

 

I would start by reading the questions and answers, and I think you will be able to gauge how big of a project it is going to be for you. Don't get discouraged by really long answers, you usually only need to know a few of all the listed items (ex. Name two cabinet-level positions).

 

 

[red12345 25]

Great

4 minutes ago, Lemonslice said:

I studied the questions/answers over an evening and tested myself during the following week.  I think how "easy" it is will depend on many factors (how many answers do you already know? how rusty are your cramming skills? etc.) 

 

I would start by reading the questions and answers, and I think you will be able to gauge how big of a project it is going to be for you. Don't get discouraged by really long answers, you usually only need to know a few of all the listed items (ex. Name two cabinet-level positions).

 

 

Great, Thank you! Yes I will try to do that. and what evidence should I submit with the N-400?

[Lemonslice 4,885]

2 minutes ago, red12345 said:

Great

Great, Thank you! Yes I will try to do that. and what evidence should I submit with the N-400?

For the N-400 evidence, others members will be able to assist you better.  I only studied because I think it is important to know those things about my country of residence, I have no plan of becoming a citizen.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

9 hours ago, red12345 said:

Great

Great, Thank you! Yes I will try to do that. and what evidence should I submit with the N-400?

The N400 is basically an extension of the 751, so if you're applying under the 3- year rule you should submit evidence of a bona fide marriage. The instructions tell you exactly what to submit -read them thoroughly.

[Crazy Cat 41,974]

18 hours ago, red12345 said:

Thanks for your replay. I'm just worried about the combo interview. and to memorize everything and all the stress that day. that's why I was wondering if I should wait.

Another vote to apply as soon as you are eligible.  Otherwise, you could be waiting for a very long time for the I-751 approval (I say this from experience).

Edited January 11 by Crazy Cat

[Joyoussinger 1,425]

My husband also applied for his N-400 while his I-751 was pending. He was a citizen about six months later!

[Aimless_wanderer 15]

19 hours ago, red12345 said:

Hi Everyone, My I-751 is still pending and I'm eligible to apply for citizenship. should I apply now? or wait until my I-751 get approved? I'm not sure what's the best thing to do. my I-751 is over a year now since I applied. any advice would appreciate it so much. Thanks!

I say apply. I submitted my N400 while my I-751 was pending. A month after filing, my i-751 got approved without an interview and two months later I attended my N400 interview and took oath on the same day. It took 3 months from filing to become a U.S. citizen. 
 

Good luck! 

[red12345 25]

Just now, Aimless_wanderer said:

I say apply. I submitted my N400 while my I-751 was pending. A month after filing, my i-751 got approved without an interview and two months later I attended my N400 interview and took oath on the same day. It took 3 months from filing to become a U.S. citizen. 
 

Good luck! 

That's Great. congrats! what evidence did you Include with your N-400? and how was the citizenship interview? 

[Sarge2155 4,589]

20 hours ago, red12345 said:

Thanks for your replay. I'm just worried about the combo interview. and to memorize everything and all the stress that day. that's why I was wondering if I should wait.

 

6 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

Another vote to apply as soon as you are eligible.  Otherwise, you could be waiting for a very long time for the I-751 approval (I say this from experience).

I concur with @Crazy Cat and I also say this from experience. When you apply for your N400 it is done online it's all laid out neatly and they tell you exactly what to submit. Another reason to do it now is the changing political climate, best to get it done and over with as you do not know what the future may bring.