mysticdolphin95

Yes.

Husband's I-751 was filed Jan. 2021, then transferred from EAC to NBC Jan. 2022 once he filed the N-400.  His combo interview was today, where he was approved on the spot and took his naturalization oath in the office. 

Husband's I-751 was filed Jan. 2021, then transferred from EAC to NBC Jan. 2022 once he filed the N-400.  His combo interview was today, where he was approved on the spot and took his naturalization oath in the office. 

Husband's I-751 was filed Jan. 2021, then transferred from EAC to NBC Jan. 2022 once he filed the N-400.  His combo interview was today, where he was approved on the spot and took his naturalization oath in the office. 

Husband had combo interview today and was approved.  Pretty easy for the I-751 part of the interview - just asked basic info from both of us and our relationship timeline.  Brought a lot of documents but the officer didn't need to see them as she had everything from the N400 as well.

Husband's I-751 was filed Jan. 2021, then transferred from EAC to NBC Jan. 2022 once he filed the N-400.  His combo interview was today, where he was approved on the spot and took his naturalization oath in the office. 

Husband had his interview (I751 and N400 combo) today at the Buffalo, NY office - approved and did the oath right afterward.  Feels great to finally be done!

Husband's I-751 was filed Jan. 2021, then transferred from EAC to NBC Jan. 2022 once he filed the N-400.  His combo interview was today, where he was approved on the spot and took his naturalization oath in the office. 

Husband's I-751 was filed Jan. 2021, then transferred from EAC to NBC Jan. 2022 once he filed the N-400.  His combo interview was today, where he was approved on the spot and took his naturalization oath in the office. 

Husband got a letter directly from our field office today (hand-addressed, in fact!) with a notice for his 751 interview - same time as N400, so it will be a combo interview.  Interestingly, nothing has changed in the case online.

Husband received his interview date for N400 next month, still nothing from the 751 case.

Husband got a letter directly from our field office today (hand-addressed, in fact!) with a notice for his 751 interview - same time as N400, so it will be a combo interview.  Interestingly, nothing has changed in the case online.

Husband received his interview date for N400 next month, still nothing from the 751 case.

Filed last night.  I-751 still pending after ~12 months.  Buffalo seems to be pretty fast for naturalization so hopefully this is all wrapped up sometime this year!

So it took a year for USCIS to send us a notice of RFE. I'm pretty bummed about it since I thought I already submitted the essential evidences that I needed but apparently, I need more.
 
Question: Is the RFE pretty straightforward? Do you just submit the other evidences they requested and mail it? 
 
Congrats to @George & Roth for the early N-400 schedule! Hi to @Naes and @mysticdolphin95! I remember you all from our K1 days here!  

Husband received his 24-month extension this week.

Biometrics waived, unsurprisingly.  Nice to not have to make the 2hr drive to our local office.  Makes you wonder why they can't just use the GC fingerprints by default, doesn't seem to be a problem now...guess that would make too much sense!

18 days, I think - 2/10 NOA1, 2/28 biometrics waived.

Biometrics waived, unsurprisingly.  Nice to not have to make the 2hr drive to our local office.  Makes you wonder why they can't just use the GC fingerprints by default, doesn't seem to be a problem now...guess that would make too much sense!

Just got text, case received by lockbox on 1/11 so took about a month exactly.  Check not cashed yet.  We're at VSC (EAC case #).

Sent off today for delivery on Friday; filing window opened on the 3rd.  Compared to the K-1 - where I was anxiously waiting for my husband (well, fiancé back then!) to arrive - I hardly put much time into this one!  Even if they send an RFE he'll still be here, which is all that matters to me 😁
 
Included all the usual stuff, plus we just bought a house so had a few nice documents to add.  Car titles, leases, insurance, bank statements, utilities, etc. etc...we all know the drill.  Hope to get the extension letter by April, ha.  Best of luck to us all.  

Sent off today for delivery on Friday; filing window opened on the 3rd.  Compared to the K-1 - where I was anxiously waiting for my husband (well, fiancé back then!) to arrive - I hardly put much time into this one!  Even if they send an RFE he'll still be here, which is all that matters to me 😁
 
Included all the usual stuff, plus we just bought a house so had a few nice documents to add.  Car titles, leases, insurance, bank statements, utilities, etc. etc...we all know the drill.  Hope to get the extension letter by April, ha.  Best of luck to us all.  

Sent off today for delivery on Friday; filing window opened on the 3rd.  Compared to the K-1 - where I was anxiously waiting for my husband (well, fiancé back then!) to arrive - I hardly put much time into this one!  Even if they send an RFE he'll still be here, which is all that matters to me 😁
 
Included all the usual stuff, plus we just bought a house so had a few nice documents to add.  Car titles, leases, insurance, bank statements, utilities, etc. etc...we all know the drill.  Hope to get the extension letter by April, ha.  Best of luck to us all.  

Sent off today for delivery on Friday; filing window opened on the 3rd.  Compared to the K-1 - where I was anxiously waiting for my husband (well, fiancé back then!) to arrive - I hardly put much time into this one!  Even if they send an RFE he'll still be here, which is all that matters to me 😁
 
Included all the usual stuff, plus we just bought a house so had a few nice documents to add.  Car titles, leases, insurance, bank statements, utilities, etc. etc...we all know the drill.  Hope to get the extension letter by April, ha.  Best of luck to us all.  

I just wanted to let you all know that we had out interview on Monday 05-06-19 and got approved on 05-07-19 around 5pm. Our lawyer was present. Note: We filed concurrently I-130/I-485 ourselves. We hired a lawyer to come to the interview with us to ensure we would be treated fairly and professionally. We arrived 10 minutes before our appointment, and checked in right away. It took about 30 minutes for the officer to call us. The officer called me (the petitioner) in first. This is common practice at the Minneapolis Field Office. To be clear, this is not the same as a Stokes Interview. He spent most of the time verifying the information on the form was accurate. Then, asked a few relationship questions. Maybe 5 or 6. I gave short but specific answers. I believe my portion lasted for 30-40 minutes.
We had front-loaded a lot of concrete evidence of bona fide marriage with our petitions; as Form I-130 requires. Our stack of evidence was heavy on commingling of finances since the day we met. I actually added my spouse to my car insurance 3 months after meeting. Of course, we brought even more evidence with us. We did not send affidavits or many pictures (about 20).
Evidence presented at the interview:
2018 joint taxes. (We had also filed jointly for 2017).  Printout from employer's website that shows that I -the petitioner- pay ~$500 per paycheck for employer-sponsored benefits for both of us. health insurance dental insurance vision insurance life insurance disability insurance group accident life insurance, life insurance ($750,000) - my spouse is the sole beneficiary IRA Beneficiary Information 401K Beneficiary Information evidence that my spouse has online access to the 401K and IRA, 3 most recent pay stubs from petitioner and beneficiary. My husband is the sole beneficiary on every policy. It was all about the commingling of finances. The officer never asked for pictures or anything like that. We had sent a few with the petitions but it was just the two of us in the pictures. We are a same sex couple and keep to ourselves. The officer was also interested in our work schedules. I had originally wanted to print our work schedules for the interview - as we have nothing to hide. Though, I really did not have time. It was not a big deal BUT I did think I had left no stone unturned and clearly, I had not.
 
The officer also pointed out that I earn significantly more than my spouse. He commented that I seem to pay for most expenses. My response was that I work hard and I enjoy providing. He asked us each other's salary. We knew them. We do not keep secrets at home. My direct deposit also goes into our joint checking account to which my husband has always had full access. No issues there. What's mine is his. That's how we run our household.

Long story short. The officer handed my spouse the standard letter most people get stating the case would be held for review and to wait 120 days before submitting an inquiry. Though, disappointing, we carried on. Then, the next day - Tuesday 05-07-19 around 5pm - we got the "New Card Being Produced" notification.
 
my thoughts to you:
focus on concrete evidence of bona fide marriage; i.e., the money trail - evidence of commingling of finances and evidence of cohabitation, if you want a quick approval. Show plenty of evidence that ties you both to the same address as evidence of cohabitation. If you live in Minnesota, you may include your Certificate of Rent Paid. It may seem redundant but such level of detail will reassure your Immigration Services Officer that your marriage is bona fide. front-load as much evidence as you can with your petitions. Submit evidence since the day you met - not just since the date of your marriage. Otherwise, it may seem like you met on Monday, married on Tuesday and filed for AOS on Wednesday. Show them you have a history. The process is invasive. Don't fight it. Show you have nothing to hide and show them everything you have. Be creative. The whole "We don't have a joint checking account because my spouse does not have a SSN"  or "I have not gotten the EAD/AP yet" is really not an excuse. It is in your best interest to not show up empty-handed. Show deference for the process. Realize that spouses of US Citizens are ELIGIBLE to apply for Adjustment of Status but are NOT ENTITLED TO adjustment of status. Adjustment of status is a matter discretion and administrative grace. Last but not least, dress professionally. Men - wear a nice suit and tie. Women - wear a suit, as well. As we were checking in with our lawyer, folks could not tell who the lawyer was or what kind of petition this was. By dressing professionally, and staying away from jeans and loud prints, you will command respect and drive the message home that you are an established marriage. Those are my humble two cents. Everything we did, worked for us. and may work for you, as well. We got approved within 24 hours. In contrast, I have seen people wait for several months for a decision from the Minneapolis Field Office.  Do your due diligence and you will be fine.
 
All the best,
 
USC4SPOUSE