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Last time posting here. An update: 
 
I-751 Priority date: March 2021
 
Applied N-400: August 2, 2022
N400 interview scheduled: October 13, 2022
Interview: Dec 1, 2022
Oath ceremony notice was mailed: Dec 1, 2022
 
I-751 still showing fingerprints was taken. Status since 2021.
 
Brought my husband with me but IO told him to wait outside. IO went straight to the N400 questions and testing. Asked 5 questions (mainly political). He only confirmed my biographical data for I-751. Asked me if I wanted to add anything new...gave him 2021 tax return transcript, car title, auto insurance update. I asked him if he wanted more info, he said he had enough. After that, he said "congratulations...you passed the test and you're approved. Ceremony letter will be mailed in a few days". Received an update in uscis case tracker a hour later that "Oath ceremony notice was mailed". Letter was available in uscis online account.
 

Last time posting here. An update: 
 
I-751 Priority date: March 2021
 
Applied N-400: August 2, 2022
N400 interview scheduled: October 13, 2022
Interview: Dec 1, 2022
Oath ceremony notice was mailed: Dec 1, 2022
 
I-751 still showing fingerprints was taken. Status since 2021.
 
Brought my husband with me but IO told him to wait outside. IO went straight to the N400 questions and testing. Asked 5 questions (mainly political). He only confirmed my biographical data for I-751. Asked me if I wanted to add anything new...gave him 2021 tax return transcript, car title, auto insurance update. I asked him if he wanted more info, he said he had enough. After that, he said "congratulations...you passed the test and you're approved. Ceremony letter will be mailed in a few days". Received an update in uscis case tracker a hour later that "Oath ceremony notice was mailed". Letter was available in uscis online account.
 

Last time posting here. An update: 
 
I-751 Priority date: March 2021
 
Applied N-400: August 2, 2022
N400 interview scheduled: October 13, 2022
Interview: Dec 1, 2022
Oath ceremony notice was mailed: Dec 1, 2022
 
I-751 still showing fingerprints was taken. Status since 2021.
 
Brought my husband with me but IO told him to wait outside. IO went straight to the N400 questions and testing. Asked 5 questions (mainly political). He only confirmed my biographical data for I-751. Asked me if I wanted to add anything new...gave him 2021 tax return transcript, car title, auto insurance update. I asked him if he wanted more info, he said he had enough. After that, he said "congratulations...you passed the test and you're approved. Ceremony letter will be mailed in a few days". Received an update in uscis case tracker a hour later that "Oath ceremony notice was mailed". Letter was available in uscis online account.
 

I had my interview for my naturalisation yesterday but didn’t get a combo interview because the officer said he doesn’t have my I-751 and he has to request for it… anyone know anyone in the same boat?

Just an update VJ friends,
 
N 400 interview was 7/14 and passed but couldn't make a decision pending I 751. 7/20 N-400 approved. 8/5 Oath Ceremony.
 
What a mind blowing process started in 2018, glad to have the Feds out of my bed.
 
Good luck VJ buds for all the help all these years, God speed to you all.

Thanks to N400, this will soon be over.
I applied to I-751 on 2021-03. Last update was on 2021-04-30 saying biometrics were reused. After that, only other communication was the 24 months extension letter received on 2021-10.
I then applied to N400 on 2022-03, and finally had my interview last Friday (2022-06-24). Even though there had been no communication or change on the I-751, nor any mention of a combo interview, I went prepared for it anyways.
I brought my spouse, just in case, but the officer ended up not needing him to come in. We basically went over the forms, updating it when needed, along with some basic questions. 
Even though there has been an interview and I was approved, they didn't change the case status on the I-751, just on the N-400; but that's ok.

My post on N-400 March 2022 Fillers has a bit more details
https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/779951-n-400-march-2022-filers/page/9/
 

Anyone waiting on 10 year green card can keep waiting or file N 400 when your eligible, we filed N 400 4/3/22 and my wife has Citizenship test 7/14/22. Still waiting on 10 year green card I 751 but God willing she passes it’s a mute point. YSC is still the worst 

Yes. I know the person personally. The person told me, and I quote "Oooo I thought I was just to fill and send the form? That is what I did." I looked at the person and was like 😳.
 
Anyway, the person's I-751 was approved. That was last year. This was the most shocking USCIS story I have ever encountered.
 
Mine was less than 40 pages in total. What made the pages were 3 or 4 bank statements (we have both joint debit and CC. I just chose the one with less pages of statement, which I think was CC, I do not remember), and rest was taken by 2 IRS transcripts. I remember fitting everything in a flat A4 envelope and the envelope looked flat as hell.
 
As already mentioned, it is quality that matters, not quantity.

For MSC receipt numbers/NBC Service center, you will need to look at field offices processing times for the I-751. Since as a bulletin from AILA stated that MSC cases tend to require an interview at the field office. 

Okay, I‘ll take your advice. Thanks for the reply... 👍☺️

I think it means that they couldn't deliver your receipt notice for whatever reason. So they sent it back to USCIS. Follow the instructions in the notification to request it be resent. Ensure that your address is accurate especially if you live in an apartment or gated community.

Hi Everyone,
 
Mailed I-751 Package- March 14, 2021
Docs Received (Phoenix lockbox): March 17, 2021
Check cashed: April 9, 2021
Case Received Text Message: April 9, 2021 @12noon (Potomac Service Center Receipt Number)

This gives me hope.... It seems like it’s going faster now😊😊😊😊😊

‘May’ the force be with you.

Green Card in hand, May 1st!

Interview was today at Oakland Park, FL field office. Arrived 30 mins before interview time (10am). Got called in by the IO a few minutes after we arrived. We took an oath/swore us in, then explained the consequences about presenting false documents and making false statements. Then he gave us an INA (Immigration and Nationality Act) 216 notice explaining that upon the approval the I-485, I will be given a conditional green card, then he made us sign the notice, he witnessed it. Then he gave us copy of the notice.
 
First part of the interview, he verified addresses and asked us to present the originals of the birth certificates and passports of my husband and I. Then he proceeded into questions:
 
What does my husband do for a living?
Which legal area does my husband practice in?
(To my husband) am I employed? where do I work?
What's the name of my mother in law? my husband was also asked this question
Their occupation
Asked my husband if my mother has a US visa
He asked me the name of the colleges my husband attended
Asked my husband how many siblings do I have, if he has met any of them, their names
Timeline of our relationship....how did we meet, where was our first date, when we decided to get married.
 
It was a good interview, my husband is the real mvp lol. But anyways he told us he will double check our information and then should receive an update in a couple days. Then 4 hours later I received an update "Case was Approved" for both the I-485 AND I-130

Green Card in hand, May 1st!

Green Card in hand, May 1st!

Almost a month later after the SF interview. “New Card being Produced”
 
thank god, what a relief!

This is incorrect. From I-485 instructions, "You are NOT required to submit Form I-693 at the time you file your adjustment application, but may do so if you wish. Because of the time-limited validity of Form I-693, you may choose to submit your Form I-693 after you file your Form I-485. You may also submit Form I-693 in person at an interview in a USCIS field office, if an interview is required. By waiting to submit Form I-693, you may avoid having to repeat the immigration medical examination."
You don't need to wait on your I-693. You can bring it to the interview. Please see excerpt above from I-485 instructions. You will receive a courtesy letter from USCIS reminding you to bring it to the interview if you do not submit it with your package.

Thank you for the quick and detailed response. 
 
Congrats on your Green Card too!
 
 

Interview was today at Oakland Park, FL field office. Arrived 30 mins before interview time (10am). Got called in by the IO a few minutes after we arrived. We took an oath/swore us in, then explained the consequences about presenting false documents and making false statements. Then he gave us an INA (Immigration and Nationality Act) 216 notice explaining that upon the approval the I-485, I will be given a conditional green card, then he made us sign the notice, he witnessed it. Then he gave us copy of the notice.
 
First part of the interview, he verified addresses and asked us to present the originals of the birth certificates and passports of my husband and I. Then he proceeded into questions:
 
What does my husband do for a living?
Which legal area does my husband practice in?
(To my husband) am I employed? where do I work?
What's the name of my mother in law? my husband was also asked this question
Their occupation
Asked my husband if my mother has a US visa
He asked me the name of the colleges my husband attended
Asked my husband how many siblings do I have, if he has met any of them, their names
Timeline of our relationship....how did we meet, where was our first date, when we decided to get married.
 
It was a good interview, my husband is the real mvp lol. But anyways he told us he will double check our information and then should receive an update in a couple days. Then 4 hours later I received an update "Case was Approved" for both the I-485 AND I-130

Interview was today at Oakland Park, FL field office. Arrived 30 mins before interview time (10am). Got called in by the IO a few minutes after we arrived. We took an oath/swore us in, then explained the consequences about presenting false documents and making false statements. Then he gave us an INA (Immigration and Nationality Act) 216 notice explaining that upon the approval the I-485, I will be given a conditional green card, then he made us sign the notice, he witnessed it. Then he gave us copy of the notice.
 
First part of the interview, he verified addresses and asked us to present the originals of the birth certificates and passports of my husband and I. Then he proceeded into questions:
 
What does my husband do for a living?
Which legal area does my husband practice in?
(To my husband) am I employed? where do I work?
What's the name of my mother in law? my husband was also asked this question
Their occupation
Asked my husband if my mother has a US visa
He asked me the name of the colleges my husband attended
Asked my husband how many siblings do I have, if he has met any of them, their names
Timeline of our relationship....how did we meet, where was our first date, when we decided to get married.
 
It was a good interview, my husband is the real mvp lol. But anyways he told us he will double check our information and then should receive an update in a couple days. Then 4 hours later I received an update "Case was Approved" for both the I-485 AND I-130

There is no error.  Her maiden name is the one that should be on the marriage certificate.  Under state law, spouses can legally take each other's last names.  
 
Mary Jones marry Bob Smith.  The marriage certificate with her name on it is what links Mary Jones to the Smith name.  Under state law, this marriage certificate allows Mary Jones to legally take the name Mary Smith.   That's how we know that Mary Jones is Mary Smith.
 
If they used Mary Smith and Bob Smith on the marriage certificate, then they would not have anything official to link Mary Jones to the Smith.  

Interview set for April 24th at Oakland Park, FL field office. Email and text messages on March 14th and the notice letter received March 21st. PD: October 11, 2017.