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Hello VisaJourney Community,

I need advice regarding filling out the N400 form. I am applying based on the 3-year rule, and I will be eligible to apply in a week.

1) Before getting a green card, I had to voluntarily withdraw my application for admission at some point. I was issued an I275 and later received my immigrant visa and had no problem entering the country. In the 400N form, do I need to respond yes to the question asking if I have ever been removed or deported from the U.S.? And if I have ever been arrested, cited,detained or confined by immigration official for any reason, and if I have ever been placed in removal, rescission or deportation proceedings? I still have the I275 form, and I am planning on attaching it in the addition evidence section, but I wanted to know if any of these questions apply to my situation.

2) The N400 asks about the travel history for the last 3 years. Since I am applying 3 months earlier, the 3 month period covers the time when I was not in the U.S., because I was not a resident at that time. Do I need to mention that?

3) I know that NVC has been very particular about the way that the documents have to be scanned and attached. Is there a rule that USCIS follows? What document orientation is required?

4) I know that good moral character used to mean not having any criminal record. I believe that has changed now. Do I need to attach letters of volunteering, a recommendation letter from work and things like that?

Thanks a lot!

Hello! I am a nurse and i will be having my US embassy interview soon for EB3 visa category. My problem is that I worked in Qatar as a temporary covid nurse from april 14, 2021-october 13 2021 (5 months and 29 days). During our stay, our employer never issued Qatar residency and we were sent home when the covid cases are getting less. I am very anxious that they might ask for police clearance. With my non resident status in qatar, i know i am not eligible to apply for qatar police clearance.What should I do?

I haven t been here in a while, kinda in an extended holding pattern. She was tripped up in medical, x-rays like is not uncommon. She made it through finally a few months ago. With the previous scheduling at the embassy I was able to search & schedule an interview. I had to cancel once she got tripped up at St Luke s.

I just logged into the new scheduling portal, didn t get far. It basically said, due to reasons with application, or other reasoning, log out for at least an hour. I m on the page, any answer on why it s a dead end? Yes I realize there may not be any open slots.

Why am I still here? Well, if possible I d still go through everything. In the interim I ll do the visiting thing. Since I m going over there, I thought we could try getting to the next step together.

Is it a fee issue? I m sure I paid earlier, no doubt long expired now. Anyone want to schedule an interview for us?? I ll check things when I get there. What type of proof that the medical is complete and passed? I hate to ask, is it 6 months then one starts over?

Thanks.

My cousin (U.S. citizen) petitioned her mother (IR-5). Interview is in April.

She submitted the I-864 last September. Since then, she changed jobs, but her income stayed about the same or slightly increased. 2024 income was ~$42k, household size is 3.

We ll bring updated pay stubs and a current employment letter.

Should she complete a new I-864 reflecting the new employer, or is the original fine as long as we bring updated proof of income?

Has anyone done this without issues?

We are arranging our documents for my wife to file her AOS

I've heard this year they are being tougher on proof and what they expect to be submitted than they have been.

So we want to make sure we have a preponderance of evidence and we do not receive an RFE

Background:
She had her medical exam 06/23/2025
She arrived 10/07/2025

She got her Social Security Card 10/28/2025
We were married 12/06/2025
Tried to change name on SS card to married name but I-94 expired. They wouldn't do it.

I own our home since 2011 so she is not on the deed or mortgage
I was self employed and am now retired.
Medicare for health insurance.
My Bride is too young for Medicare.

Seems the 3 main areas of proof they want to see for both names to be in:
Lease/Mortgage/Deed
Co Insurance
Joint Accounts

Only have 1 of the 3: Joint Accounts.

We have 2 JTWROS Checking accounts and 1 investment account with Fidelity.

She is listed as the sole beneficiary on my other investment accounts and both my IRAs

I added her as an authorized user to all my credit cards in January and she just started using them this month .

Some documents are in maiden name , others married.
Her Social Security is in her maiden name, 1 credit card I gave her before we were married and both joint checking accounts.
Water bill and Electric bill has maiden name. Verizon married name.

We had a lovely Church wedding and have our marriage cert from the Church and most importantly for filing; the State
Plenty of photos

Adding her to utility bills here wasn't perfect.
We have only 3 types of utility accounts; Verizon for cell phones and internet, Electric, & Water
Water bill added her to the mailing address but not account name.
They told me they would have to close my account and reopen it to change everything

She is also on my home heating oil delivery account.

She will be applying for her Learner's permit the end of the month ( February).
Once she has that I assume I can add her to my auto insurance.

Other Evidence:
Costco membership on my account

I listed her as my HealthCare proxy
She is authorized for full disclosure for my Medicare account
Listed on my Apple acct as family

Dental Plans Family Discount card

We want to apply for AOS as soon as it is advisable.
I'm thinking I should wait at least 2 months of banking activity for statements before applying.
Also, By March/April I should be able to have my taxes done and I could file jointly.

I'm thinking a joint tax return is strong evidence and worth waiting a few months.

Her medical exam expires on 06/23/2026
I assume that means as long as the application is mailed before then or they recieve her package she does not need another medical exam

Should I get friends that know us well to write affidavits?
Any other suggestions ?
Anyone have recent experience with their spouse's AOS after marriage and filing I-485 ?

Thanks