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That status unfortunately means absolutely nothing it's just a basic catch all sorry to say. You should be hearing from them soon about your biometrics though. You did receive your extension correct?

Social Security office you have to update your account once you become a citizen.

Well it's done the wife had her oath ceremony this afternoon, really nothing to report it was not to overly crowded as my wife's ceremony was the third and final one of the day so there were about 495 people taking the oath. Worst part was the traffic going home. So its all over but the shouting, gotta get that passport and update her SS records and its truly done! For all of you still waiting for USCIS to get off their duffs, you know the drill by now it's coming and it's only a matter of time and it'll be done for you too. Hang in there there's light at the end of the tunnel for sure!

You need to plan for all outcomes here is one thing that will happen for sure: Your I751 must be adjudicated and approved BEFORE your N400 is approved. Having said that whether you get a combo interview or a combo interview without your spouse is anyone's guess. Notification before the interview whether it will be a combo and whether to bring your spouse is anyone's guess also. Although some couples have been notified to bring their spouses and it will be a combo! To perhaps ease your mind our case started out just as you mentioned yours did. I accompanied my spouse to her N400 interview as the I751 was still pending, we never got any mention before hand whether to bring your spouse or not, nor did we have any idea whether or not it was going to be a combo interview. Upon arriving at the Dallas USCIS local office I was not let into the building so my wife entered with ALL our evidences for both the I751 and the N400. The fact that we had planned for this very scenario was not a big deal for the wife. Towards the end of her N400 interview, she causally made reference that her spouse was out in the car waiting if the IO needed to see him for the I751. The IO casually stated there was no need and she (my wife) had just went through a combo interview. The IO recommended approval on the form they give you and a few days later the I751 status changed to approved and the oath ceremony was scheduled. Best advise plan plan and plan again for any contingencies and you'll be fine!

Welcome to the thread!

Looking good and welcome to the thread!

There is little that is efficient with USCIS, you'll learn that real quick here!

Correct if you have your transcript then you won't need w2s, 1040s etc. Since all three forms are adjudicated separately it make sense to treat them as a stand alone document, but of course it's your choice, just sharing what worked for us. All three forms can and will be removed from the initial package you send to be adjudicated separately!

This is where people filing for the AOS in April 2023 will gather: https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/798432-april-2023-aos-filers/

We finally were able to get an appointment date at USPS for the wife's passport, so it's all good now! I did a Recon of the Plano Center today not a bad drive but 63 miles wow!

I saw the prices they charge wow!

Pushing kinda close, not sure if you can get a passport that quickly unless you pay big bucks!

I told you it was hot 🔥

Indeed January 2023 filers was a good month to file the N-400 as most of us are done or in the process of being done. My wife's ceremony is April 25th Dallas, TX! I don't think January was any great omen just the luck of the draw, nevertheless; great work everyone!

Like what was pointed out just make sure your oral answers are the same as what you listed on your online submitted N-400. You'll be fine it's a breeze!

Yes they asked for and checked both passport and GC.

@OldUser I think when you get the dreaded "decision cannot be made" is because the I-751 has not caught up to the N400 yet. Usually the I-751 is transferred once you submit the N400 at least ours was. The wife said that our I751 was right on the IO's desk so he was able to recommend approval of the N400. It just takes a few days for the I751 to catch up is all.

Happened to us like that too after our case was transferred, but ours was transferred due to filing the N400. I think they do this because once your case goes to a new office they redo the status and issue the status from the new office. I would not worry about it its just some USCIS thing. You got one status from your original office then once the case was transferred the new office had to put their brand on it so to speak. Probably does not make any sense my explanation, but it does not interfere with anything. Happened to us and we were baffled just like you were!

Don't sweat this same happened to us they recommended approval of the N400 without addressing the pending I-751. A few days later the I-751 was approved and we got status. Seems it just takes a couple of days for the I751 to catch up. When you have a pending I-751 and you submit a N-400 on top of it, it seems as though they treat the I751 as an after thought, but it does get looked at. At the Dallas office they either do a combo interview where they tell you before to bring your spouse to the N400 interview or like in our case they say nothing keep you guessing then once the spouse has the N400 interview alone its turns out to be a combo, but with only one spouse. Give it a bit longer for the status to catch up!

Don't sweat it, my mortgage was only in my name since I had bought my house before my wife and I were married. I just wrote up a simple explanation stating that fact and included it with our I-751 packet easy peesee!

USCIS has been known to turn and change on a dime, what you are on the fence about today might be sorrow tomorrow. I say get it while the getting is good, don't wish you had later!

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth, there will be plenty more times to curse USCIS enjoy this one and congrats!

Yes the biometrics fee is never refunded wavied or not!

Some people might just want to spend their golden years as a citizen, and be a citizen when they cross over. Could be many reasons, but that reason is hers!

NOAs come pretty quick you'll have it next week!