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Hi,
To use the CALCULATOR,  you need to enter the date of your 3rd year anniversary from the issuance of your first green card ( even if expired)
For instance if the issue date is November 10 2016 ( must be 2016 if you are removing conditions this year), then your 3rd year anniversary is November 10 2019 minus 90 days,  your open window starts (from the CALCULATOR) at August 12 2019 ( it's equal 90 days to November 10 2019).
 
But you can just guess it by yourself if the CALCULATOR doesn't give you the right date. In your case, if your anniversary is in November 2019, your window must start sometime in August 2019 for sure. 

Hi Karla,
From the USCIS website: "You may file Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, 90 calendar days before you complete your permanent residence requirement if your eligibility for naturalization is based upon being a:
Permanent resident for at least 5 years; or Permanent resident for at least 3 years if you are married to a US citizen. To determine your 90-day early filing date, begin by identifying your 5-year or 3-year date as a permanent resident. For example, if the date on your Permanent Resident Card says “July 4, 2016,” you meet the 3-year permanent resident requirement on July 4, 2019.
If you have met all other eligibility requirements, the earliest date you may apply for naturalization would be April 5, 2019, which is 90 days before July 4, 2019.
You may use the USCIS Early Filing Calculator to ensure you file your Form N-400 within the 90-day window. We will deny your form if you file more than 90 days before your anniversary date"
 
Here is the link to their early filing CALCULATOR: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/uscis-early-filing-calculator
Just enter your Green card issue date, it will tell you when to file for naturalization 😉

Thank you! I just made it, the uscis sent me the same answer like you for my enquire about the biometrics. So, we’re together on this path 🙏🏻

We did an inquiry online for non-delivery. We just wanted them to look into our file and reassure us that we didn't miss any biometric appointment cos we never received a notice. 
 
It's known that not all applicants have a biometric appointment for the i751 proccess. So, now we'll let the process go and move on with our life til we apply for naturalization. 
 
Good luck to you!

Update: WAC California center,  file received on 10/31. we inquired about a BIOMETRIC appointment and this what the uscis responded to us: 
 
"Thank you for your inquiry regarding an appointment to have your biometric images processed at an Application Support Center (ASC). We are unfortunately experiencing a longer processing period than what is reflected on your Form I-751 Receipt Notice.  Be advised that USCIS may be able to reuse the previously captured fingerprints and other biometrics for some applicants and have their biometrics copied into our systems.  In addition, USCIS can run the same security checks and use the same biometric data as in the past and may not need to schedule an additional biometrics appointment.  However, if a biometric appointment is necessary, USCIS will schedule your appointment electronically and mail the appointment notice to your current mailing address. The biometrics fee will not be refunded".
 
So, just waiting for spring 2019 to apply for naturalization. 
Good luck to Everyone!!!!

Update: Finally received my NoA in the mail today! Dated for 12/06, California service center I believe (WAC).

The timeline feature isn't letting me add the information because my NOA date is more than 30 days away from the filing date 😕

That's a great idea. I don't know why people are worrying so much about the 18 months extension letter when you can get a i551 stamp which is even better and easy to prove your legal status with.
Many offices and employers will doubt when they see the NOA1 "we never heard about this document", but when they see the i551 stamp,  it's always good, no need to explain what is it. 

Like I said, the i551 form as a stamp will work perfect for legal status, school, work, travel. 
 
For the wait, we are thinking to apply for naturalization when the window open in July 2019. It's going to be a perfect time to apply for naturalization as we'll be close to the presidential elections in 2020.
They usually accelerate the naturalization process to have many voters. So that could be a great opportunity to get approved for a combo (i751 and N400).

Do you know that you don't need to wait for the 18 months extension letter for your work. Right? In the meantime,  the i551 form stamped in your passport or on top of a i94 form with your picture serves as proof of legal status and work authorization. 
 
The only difference is the length (12 months and 18 months), but that doesn't matter really at this point. 
 
Many applicants think they need the stamp only to travel. No, the stamp is another presentation of the green card,  it's not a exclusive travel permit. 
 
People who immigrated in the us with an immigrant visa get a 1 year i511 as a stamp first at the customs and border before entering the USA (not leaving it), until they receive the i551 form as a card ( aka green card) at the address provided to uscis. 
 
So if it's urgent, make an appointment for infopass and get a 1 year i551 stamp to have peace at work. 

Do you know that you don't need to wait for the 18 months extension letter for your work. Right? In the meantime,  the i551 form stamped in your passport or on top of a i94 form with your picture serves as proof of legal status and work authorization. 
 
The only difference is the length (12 months and 18 months), but that doesn't matter really at this point. 
 
Many applicants think they need the stamp only to travel. No, the stamp is another presentation of the green card,  it's not a exclusive travel permit. 
 
People who immigrated in the us with an immigrant visa get a 1 year i511 as a stamp first at the customs and border before entering the USA (not leaving it), until they receive the i551 form as a card ( aka green card) at the address provided to uscis. 
 
So if it's urgent, make an appointment for infopass and get a 1 year i551 stamp to have peace at work. 

Yes we didn't expect this process to go that way. Until you file the i751, you think removing conditions should not take longer than adjusting status, right?
It's not logical to adjust status in 4 to 6 months processing time and remove conditions in 2 years processing time. 

Regarding the NOA1, it is pretty common with all the centers. It's taking 20 to 30 days to receive the 18 month extension from all the uscis services centers. 
We are with California center but still...

So you'll have your driver's license renew for one year based on your stamp? And then renew it again in another year?
You should try to go back to the dmv as soon as you receive your 18 months extension letter and request an expiration date correction, so you don't have to wait to renew it in a year. You might avoid paying again.
 
We were just talking about different states and their different policies regarding federal laws. 
Washington state is definitely a good state for giving a good treatment to aliens regardless of their legal status.
 

Thank you for your reply, I would try to call and talk to the tier 2  and would look into the info pass

You should talk to a tier 2 Everytime you call uscis. The tier 2 can acces to your file and tell you what is really going on in your case. The first representative just gives you general information,  don't have access to your personal information. 
Also an info pass is really efficient to resolve situation. You can talk to someone in person and even request a higher level agent to come down to talk to you about your case.
Just sharing personal experience here. 

I strongly believe that calling the USCIS as much as you want won't hurt you, but can actually help you to sort things out. Depending on the level your file is at. 
 I remember our AOS,  we almost missed the final interview cos we didn't receive our appointment letter. Hopefully we made calls and info pass and we were surprised that our appointment was just few days away. We got our appointment date on a sticker from the info pass agent. If we just sat down and waited for this letter,  my spouse would be in trouble. 
 
Indeed many applicants get their file stuck for months and years just passively waiting,  missing to get letters and notices and not asking questions,  just waiting, too scared to fight with the government. 
Pressuring the government has shown efficiency in resolving and speeding a lot of cases. Many applicants finally got appointments or case approved after many calls and inquiries and info pass, reminding the uscis that they are still out there waiting. 
We are not that powerless. When government time is up and nothing is happening,  it's customer's moment to act. 
 
So if you believe you have a biometric appointment,  find out,  just get the date, you don't need the notice: call (ask to speak to a tier 2), info pass, in person at uscis local building...everything you can. 
Good luck. 

just got my TEXT,
 
YAHOO

I checked my credit card and they took the money out YAY, all is good for now .

Hi everyone, finally my 2 cases (I-751 and N-400) approved yesterday. 

Congratulations to you as well 😊. And thanks again. 
 
I got a notification this morning and the oath letter is now visible on my DHS site. November 15th it is! Yay!
 
 

This week, got an update. 
 
I-751: New card is being produced 
N-400: In line for oath 

What a day! Yesterday was my N-400 interview. Things didn't start good, and it was my fault. I arrived 20 minutes after my scheduled appointment. When my IO called me, which is apparent that she had tried before, she was not happy at all. I decided, at that time not to request to be joined by my wife and newborn because I did want to subject them to any tension. While walking to her office, she asked why I was late and firstly, I apologized and explained . She is one of the most consummate professionals I have encountered. She didn't waste no time, advised me of every step she was about to take. We went through the civic test, and here are the questions she asked; What is the national anthem called?, What took place on September, 11, 2001?, What ocean is on the west coast of USA?, Which war did Dwight Eisenhower fight on?, Who does a US Senator represent? We went through sentence reading and writing. She went through everything that I filled in my N-400 application; and verified, I mean, name, birth date, address, work, international visits to those YES or NO questions. When she finished, she asked for additional updated information since my last interview, which was in July, for I-751. I submitted my current (2017) taxes, recent auto insurance, life policy I took last year which we never requested in my last interview. She asked for updated bank statements, and unfortunately I didn't bring. My other mistake was to bring the original taxes without making copies. She advised me that she couldn't make a decision about my case until she receives copies of my taxes, bank statements, and I was given a month to mail or a possibility of my case being dismissed. I requested to submit them within an hour and she liked the idea. That's the first time I sensed her warm nature, because we went through the interview so fast after my late arrival and she was just all professional.  She told me to submit those documents with the receptionist. We left and I asked the security guard for the nearest printing business, and  was directed to UPS which was not far. I made copies and accessed my banks online and made copies of current statements. My online case status was already showing that RFE (needed more information). 
We need more information from you
View your letter on your documents tab for more information. You must respond with your document(s) on or before the date in your letter or your application may be denied.
I submitted those documents and was given a receipt by the receptionist. When I got home, my USCIS App notified me that:
Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled
We placed you in line for your oath ceremony and will send you a notice for Receipt Number IOEXXXXXXXXXX, with the date, time, and location of your oath ceremony. You should receive your notice within 30 days of its mailing date. 
 
  What a surprise and joy because I was beating myself for everything that led to a delay in deciding my case. My story is a combination of PATIENCE, WHAT NOT TO DO, DETERMINATION TO MAKE UP FOR MISTAKES and RESILIENCE UNDER THE STORM. I want to take this opportunity to thank those contributing members of this community, because you have given me so much SUPPORT, HOPE and KNOWLEDGE, though your own stories and advice. I also want to extend APPRECIATION and THANKS for those professional IOs who have made this journey worth every step, especially in our anguish because of protracted delays in adjudication. It has been a long road, 2 years and 2 months, for I-751 and 7 months for N-400. I hope my story will help those facing similar challenges to keep your head because there is hope and this road will come to an end. This is my current online status:
We approved your application
Your final step to becoming a citizen is to attend your naturalization ceremony
We will mail you a letter when we schedule your naturalization ceremony.
 
This journey is finally over!

Exactly 17 days since my wife's ROC and N400 combo interview. Just received two email updates from USCIS this morning:
I-751: A new card is being produced N400: We scheduled your naturalization ceremony Although when I check under documents, the actual oath ceremony letter has not yet been uploaded. I will update our timeline once the letter has been uploaded, or upon receiving the snail mail.  At the rate which Chicago court houses are wrapping up ceremonies these days, my wife should be a citizen before Christmas! I don't know what we would do if it weren't for all the love and support we have received on these forums. Thank you all for sharing stories about your journey, and providing useful information along the way. For those of you still waiting, hang in there! 

Good News! My spouse had a combo I-751/N-400 interview at the USCIS Chicago office today, 10/01/18. Based on other posts here I knew there might be a strong possibility that our N-400 interview would actually be a combo I-751/N-400 interview, and it was.
 
We were very relieved because we had not heard anything on the I-751 application since we received the May 2018 notice saying our case had been transferred to the National Benefits Center in Missouri. Therefore, we had no idea what the status of the I-751 case was or where the file actually was. Also, at our most recent Infopass appointment where we received a I-551 stamp extension, the officer at the infopass desk said they don't do combo interviews at the Chicago office (which we now know is not correct).
 
When our number was called today at the citizenship interview (after waiting about an hour), I went with up with my spouse to the officer and introduced myself. The officer said that was fine if I attended the interview with my spouse and that it is a good thing that I am there because we have to do the I-751 interview first before the citizenship interview can be done. 
 
When we arrived at the officer's private office she went through the I-751 file folder first (it was the original paper file we submitted, so she had the file in Chicago) and she quickly went through it and asked a few quick questions. Once that was finished she moved on to the citizenship interview and she allowed me to stay in the room. The whole process was very quick, efficient and easy. The officer was very friendly and professional. At the end of the interview, she said she was recommending the file for approval and that we should get a notice of the oath ceremony within the next 6 weeks. The whole interview process took about 30 minutes.
 
I highly recommend everyone who has a I-751 that hasn't been processed yet to go with your spouse to the N-400 interview. It sounds like they are doing combo interviews in Chicago after all.
 
This has been a long journey for us. Congrats to everyone in the VJ community and good luck to everyone on your journey to citizenship. 

Lol really? A US citizen spouse removing condition on what? On his own citizenship? Never mind!!!!🤚 Let keep moving. Good luck!!!