I-751 ROC Filers - September 2025 & October 2025

[Crazy Cat 45,265]

2 minutes ago, mw & rg k1 said:

(a bit silly that the paper needs to be maintained as an origional in perfect condition, but it is what it is) ...

We folded wife's original extension letter.  No issues.  The original can be distinguished from a copy.

[OldUser 10,395]

1 hour ago, mw & rg k1 said:

Was reading up on all of this .... 
Our next trip is before we file the I-751.
We were considering another trip after where the I-751 would be in process...

So I get in the second case, we need to perfectly preserve the NOA1 from the I-751 showing the extension (a bit silly that the paper needs to be maintained as an origional in perfect condition, but it is what it is) ...

Seems that that technically is enough but hoping that if there was more to secure, that we could get that in place before the trip(s).

 

I travelled multiple times, I think 4-5 while I-751 was pending.

For the most part, it was smooth.

 

You can get a plastic folder from Amazon / stationaries store and keep extension letter in it, saving it from bending and folding too much.

 

Here's thread where people post their experience travelling with extension letters:

 

In general, I'd keep USCIS notices like this in a safe place even after you naturalize, just in case they ever have any queries.

[OldUser 10,395]

1 hour ago, Crazy Cat said:

We folded wife's original extension letter.  No issues.  The original can be distinguished from a copy.

Mine came folded in the mail.

Folding is generally not an issue, unless one folds it 10+ times to the point it becomes fragile and unreadable after unfolding.

[Crazy Cat 45,265]

47 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Mine came folded in the mail.

Folding is generally not an issue, unless one folds it 10+ times to the point it becomes fragile and unreadable after unfolding.

Now that I think back, wife's came folded, too...LOL.

[mw & rg k1 642]

On 4/6/2025 at 2:30 PM, OldUser said:

... print evidence for I-751 / N-400

 

@OldUser, less than a month till we submit our I751 with 100 pages of photos, relevent proofs, and ~100 more of attachments (statements and such).

 

The question I might have for you is, based on all the forums you have been following, the N400 proof document ... should it be 751 proof + next year's (i.e. a continuation) or a new document spaning 751 submission until N400 submission ...

 

Thoughts?

 

Seems online that it is everything but since can be uploaded electronically, trying to plan how to structure the documentation so can continue to capture in preparation for N400 next year

Edited July 25 by mw & rg k1
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3 minutes ago, mw & rg k1 said:

 

@OldUser, less than a month till we submit our I751 with 100 pages of photos, relevent proofs, and ~100 more of attachments (statements and such).

 

The question I might have for you is, based on all the forums you have been following, the N400 proof document ... should it be 751 proof + next year's (i.e. a continuation) or a new document spaning 751 submission until N400 submission ...

 

Thoughts?

I'd say for N-400, most people submit new evidence since I-751 filing. It takes about a year after submitting I-751 when people become eligible to file N-400.

[mw & rg k1 642]

Still waiting to hear @grumpypiggy say hi here .... will be the 3rd time we've crossed paths (K1/AOS/ROC) 

[grumpypiggy 291]

On 8/4/2025 at 1:43 PM, mw & rg k1 said:

Still waiting to hear @grumpypiggy say hi here .... will be the 3rd time we've crossed paths (K1/AOS/ROC) 

 

Hi @mw & rg k1 old friend lol, hopefully this time the process will be much smoother than the K-1....

 

Our earliest date to file I-751 is Sep 13, 2025. We will start preparing next week, and plan to drop off at UPS on Sep 12, 2025.

 

So far the processing time indicates 29 months....curious if anyone would choose to apply for US citizenship (3 years if married to a U.S. citizen) while I-751 is still pending?

Edited August 15 by grumpypiggy

[Crazy Cat 45,265]

7 minutes ago, grumpypiggy said:

Our earliest date to file I-751 is Sep 13, 2025. We will start preparing next week, and plan to drop off at UPS on Sep 12, 2025.

I would advise you to wait a few days after the window opens to send the package.  There is no need to send it before the window opens.  There are multiple cases, here on VJ, where people have accidentally filed too early.

7 minutes ago, grumpypiggy said:

curious if anyone would choose to apply for US citizenship (3 years if married to a U.S. citizen) while I-751 is still pending?

Many people choose to do that.

Edited August 15 by Crazy Cat

[grumpypiggy 291]

Since Sep 12 is a Friday, sending it to AZ usually takes 2 days (UPS would not deliver package on Sunday), so I would assume the package will arrive on Monday Sep 15, 2025.

[Crazy Cat 45,265]

Exact date are extremely important.....Is your timeline correct? If so, you are cutting it extremely close.  The earliest USCIS can receive it is 9/14/2025.  I would not send the package until after the 15th.  Good luck on the rest of your journey.

 

5 hours ago, grumpypiggy said:

Since Sep 12 is a Friday, sending it to AZ usually takes 2 days (UPS would not deliver package on Sunday), so I would assume the package will arrive on Monday Sep 15, 2025.

Edited August 16 by Crazy Cat

[mw & rg k1 642]

On 8/15/2025 at 4:20 PM, grumpypiggy said:

 Our earliest date to file I-751 is Sep 13, 2025. We will start preparing next week, and plan to drop off at UPS on Sep 12, 2025.

 

So far the processing time indicates 29 months....curious if anyone would choose to apply for US citizenship (3 years if married to a U.S. citizen) while I-751 is still pending?

 

We are in Brazil for now but packet is basically complete ... just need to add the attestation letters, print it all and ship it the day after we return.

 

I've seen plenty of reports of N400 filing with a cover letter asking for adjudication of the I751 at the same time ... mostly seemed ok (from reports) and a few mixups ..

 

That said, will be starting the N400 proof of marriage packet immediately upon filing the I751 so we are ready on our 3 year (-90 day) window opening

[mw & rg k1 642]

On 8/15/2025 at 4:31 PM, grumpypiggy said:

Since Sep 12 is a Friday, sending it to AZ usually takes 2 days (UPS would not deliver package on Sunday), so I would assume the package will arrive on Monday Sep 15, 2025.

 

Drop is off Saturday (13th) and you'd ve good either way ... no reason to risk UPS being efficient and then blocked due to a mis-file

[mw & rg k1 642]

 

Grumpy and I both remember having to make statistics tools like this ...  still, hope that all of us in chat will be part of the early groups....

Edited August 25 by Crazy Cat

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