N-400 December 2025

[Salty_Fries 31]

Submitted online today 12/21 (Sunday), maybe we’ll receive a notice before the holiday🤞🏼 

[mitzab 351]

On 12/21/2025 at 9:23 AM, Onome said:

Hello! My husband is from one of the countries on the partial ban list.  He's due to file for his citizenship, hoping to get this in before Jan first, but not sure if it'll make a difference,  considering I'm seeing an uptick in ppl getting their N400 interviews cancelled, while they do some extra 'vetting' for the i751. Just wanted some advice on if we should proceed with filing and what kind of evidence to attach under the 3 year rule. My husband is from Nigeria  

 

 

Being from Nigeria does not bar someone from filing or being approved for naturalization. The reports about “extra vetting” don’t change eligibility to file an N-400. Naturalization is not an entry benefit  it’s governed by different INA codes (which is the authority used for travel bans). So the travel-ban framework doesn’t control N-400 eligibility. Yes, we are seeing some interviews get canceled or rescheduled, but from everything I have witnessed and again I might be a little off here, that appears to be more about additional due diligence than any change in eligibility. (things are changing daily)

 

We recently filed an N-400 ourselves, and honestly, it was probably the easiest form in the whole process. The requirements are very clear. Under the 3-year rule, you just need to show that you’ve been married to a U.S. citizen for three years, that you’ve been living together in marital union during that time, and that your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for the full three-year period. The evidence is pretty straightforward if it’s a bona fide marriage — citizenship proof, green card, joint taxes, lease or mortgage, joint bank accounts, insurance, etc.

 

My suggestion would be to go ahead and start drafting the N-400 online. I’m almost certain you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how simple it is. And if you do get stuck, this forum and its members are an incredible resource. The only caveat I’d add is that if there’s anything questionable in his background, then it’s worth seriously considering an attorney. Otherwise, this is very doable on your own.

 

Wishing you nothing but the best

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Fr8dog 557]

On 12/21/2025 at 10:23 AM, Onome said:

Hello! My husband is from one of the countries on the partial ban list.  He's due to file for his citizenship, hoping to get this in before Jan first, but not sure if it'll make a difference,  considering I'm seeing an uptick in ppl getting their N400 interviews cancelled, while they do some extra 'vetting' for the i751. Just wanted some advice on if we should proceed with filing and what kind of evidence to attach under the 3 year rule. My husband is from Nigeria  

 

I'm going to go with my new 2026 mantra:

File as soon as allowed. Nobody has ever said "I wished I waited a few more months before filing" on this forum in the last 10 years

[Onome 13]

4 hours ago, mitzab said:

 

 

Being from Nigeria does not bar someone from filing or being approved for naturalization. The reports about “extra vetting” don’t change eligibility to file an N-400. Naturalization is not an entry benefit  it’s governed by different INA codes (which is the authority used for travel bans). So the travel-ban framework doesn’t control N-400 eligibility. Yes, we are seeing some interviews get canceled or rescheduled, but from everything I have witnessed and again I might be a little off here, that appears to be more about additional due diligence than any change in eligibility. (things are changing daily)

 

We recently filed an N-400 ourselves, and honestly, it was probably the easiest form in the whole process. The requirements are very clear. Under the 3-year rule, you just need to show that you’ve been married to a U.S. citizen for three years, that you’ve been living together in marital union during that time, and that your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for the full three-year period. The evidence is pretty straightforward if it’s a bona fide marriage — citizenship proof, green card, joint taxes, lease or mortgage, joint bank accounts, insurance, etc.

 

My suggestion would be to go ahead and start drafting the N-400 online. I’m almost certain you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how simple it is. And if you do get stuck, this forum and its members are an incredible resource. The only caveat I’d add is that if there’s anything questionable in his background, then it’s worth seriously considering an attorney. Otherwise, this is very doable on your own.

 

Wishing you nothing but the best

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you so much! It's so much misinformation out there, even some lawyers are sparking fear on what ifs, his background is clean, straightforward case. We had our interview waived in the past , no rfes and clean background, not even a speeding ticket. We will definitely be getting this all in before year ending, thanks for the advice!