This is some progress. It simply means the petition is being processed. Regardless of when the I-130 is approved, it will be several more years before a visa number is available and visa issued. F4 Petitions submitted in Jul 2007 are just now receiving visa numbers.
Generally, a Green Card holder cannot receive SS benefits after 6 continual months outside the US.
**Moving this to the Off Topic forum as this is not an immigration matter***
The State Department runs background checks. In a normal (non-DCF) process, both USCIS and the State Department always run background checks. This is normal. Hopefully, "issued" will be the status soon.
You do not need an FBI check. USCIS and the State Department do their own background checks. Visa Journey is the best source for immigration info....not group chats. Challenge them to provide an official written requirement.
This is the pre-interview checklist for the Philippines consulate:
U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines - MNL (state.gov)
The new fee schedule as of April 1 discontinued the free I-765 and free I-131 when filing with an I-485. There are fees for both now.
G-1055, Fee Schedule (uscis.gov)
Looks like your household size is 5.
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You need to file an I-751 package ASAP. You need to include a GOOD explanation for the late submittal. Your N-400 cannot proceed until an I-751 has been approved. It will take several weeks to receive the I-751 receipt. You could be looking at 2 years before the I-751 is processed. I would also be prepared for the N-400 to be denied. Good luck.