GreatDane

It doesn't matter. There aren't special rules that give veterans, contractors, etc. special privileges for their spouses to apply for naturalization earlier than the three or five year rule.

Spouses of military don't have special rules to apply early for naturalization? https://www.uscis.gov/military/citizenship-family-members

Prices are dependent on your history and the coverage options. You will need to start my looking at your options through a health portal. Healthcare is month to month, but you can only enroll during certain periods unless you've had a special life event. I believe now is one of the enrollment periods so I'd get it locked in asap. https://www.enrollnow.net/home

She might be visiting and staying with the cousin. They ask for local addresses/places you'll stay.

Lucky to say that our journey is over. 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Thank you so much! We were offered it and I'm so excited to be here after all these years. I (USC) had issues staying in Denmark so we moved here. It's been a long time coming.

Today was the day! Went in for a combo I-751/N400 interview at the Seattle office and it was a breeze. On-time with a friendly officer, interviewed solo, and in 30 minutes was approved for a same day ceremony! I'll be heading back to USCIS (for the last time) in about 15 minutes!!! 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The day has finally come that we have our interview tomorrow. Last time we had an interview at USCIS, we were flagged for additional screening due to the world's most comical mix-up. Someone was asked whether we had a romantic relationship and thought they wanted some specific details they wouldn't share. 🤣 At the time, I thought I might pee myself in the waiting room while I awaited my turn at the questions. I'm rehashing the questions, just out of nostalgia while making some salsa, and I couldn't help but think - wouldn't it just be better to describe the mess that is my dining table? The empty licorice box, the two sets of door knobs, the random clothing rack bar from the project I keep forgetting, etc. It seems way more enlightening than where we ate last. Anyways - here's hoping to the END of this VJ. I'll keep everyone posted how it goes at the Seattle office with the joint interview. Fingers crossed!

I would argue that there is probably a higher level of divorce. Between those who have short relationships before getting married/never lived together, long waits where people/priorities change, the stress of being apart, the moving abroad/outside of your support network/stress restarting a career while at a disadvantage, the cards are more stacked against us. But I think real relationships last. Maybe it weeds out real relationships faster because of the additional stress? Higher divorce rate short term that evens out to the average?

Philippines is a really strict country with divorces. I'm not sure how you would need to proceed - you might need a divorce recognized by the local government before you can get married. From what I've seen on forums, it's expensive and takes a lot of time. VJers with more experience could provide more answers. Also - did you do the divorce by the book? Was there a division of assets?

I wouldn't worry about it - it's a proposal that has to be passed. It's far from it at this point and I expect it to remain the same.

I'm in tomorrow, as well. Haven't slept well in a few days, just over the excitement and anticipation over this *maybe* being over. Not sure given the I751/N400 combo and the need to process both. I'd LOVE a same day ceremony. I hope you get one, too! Thank you! I'm going tomorrow at 9:30. Crossing my fingers and I'll keep everyone informed. I know those 100 questions backward and forward.

Yep - I'll see you there! Hopefully it goes equally uneventful and can get processed. It's a long time to drive (no matter where you are) and a long time to take off work. I'm excited for this weekend, but I'll be more excited for next weekend

I'm at 9:30 am! Hoping they can process the N400 and I751 together so we can make the ceremony together!

Do you have other assets you can use? Do you have a consistent work history in Germany? And have you filed US taxes, as USCs living abroad are required to do?