Karim2018

They are in the US and my inquiry was merely inquisitive of nature. No fraud or malicious intent here; just a question. If you care to know, we've asked them if they're interested in moving to the States permanently, and they don't want to. They prefer to come visit whenever possible then go back to their life.

They are in the US and my inquiry was merely inquisitive of nature. No fraud or malicious intent here; just a question. If you care to know, we've asked them if they're interested in moving to the States permanently, and they don't want to. They prefer to come visit whenever possible then go back to their life.

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Nope you dont need them.... 

If citizenship is your final goal, then go for it right now. Seem like all I-751 start with MSC is just sitting in a black hole.

We filed I-751 in March 2019.
We filed wife's N-400 (5 year rule) ONLINE on Aug 7, 2022
Received N-400 Interview notice on Nov 9, 2022
We are preparing for a combo interview in Dallas on Wednesday, Dec 14, 2022.
 

Yes, 100% it will be a combo interview.

My opinion if naturalization is the final goal, there is no reason to wait to get the N400 clock started.  Online is probably best, but there is little to no difference between paper or online filing.  If the I751 gets approved while waiting for the N400, great, but if not, it will either lead to a combo interview or two separate interviews.
 
Good Luck!

I just got my wifes I751 approved about a week ago, and new card in the mail, and we filed November 2021 also, so you should see an approval on that pretty soon I would think, our case was at WAC. Funny thing, I filed the N400 for the wife online ( I recommend online, as it was really easy and straightforward), and I even have a previous post where after I filed the N400 online, it seemed to kick start the I751. 19 days after I filed the N400 online, magically the I751 was approved. Not sure if it was a coincidence or if the N400 filing got USCIS to review and approve the I751 or not, but I would file and see what happens. There is no place to put that you have a pending I751 on the form, but they can see all your cases I'm sure, and will know you have an I751 pending.

Hi @Karim2018 the online vs paper application was recently discussed here and good answers were provided:
 There is no field to say you have I-751 pending on N-400 form.
 
When filing, you would provide a letter either:
- Uploaded electronically with online N-400 application
- Included in N-400 application packet for paper filing
 
Also you would include a copy of I-751 receipt, again electronically or included in a packet depending how you file.
 
There is no guarantee USCIS will honor it and do the combo interview.
 
Good luck!

Question...
 
Typically after you file N-400 (and you still haven't heard back from I-751, after completing fingerprints), how long after you file N-400 they set up a combo interview?
N-400 processing times (for PHX) shows 13 months, but that's for N-400 ONLY. Is there a different processing time for combo interviews?
 
Thanks!

I had a joint N400 and I751 interview yesterday in Chicago. Our case has been at MSC from the beginning since we were living in the UK when my first green card was approved so have not been interviewed by USCIS before. We were NOT told in advance that it would be a joint interview, I only received a letter about the citizenship interview but I took my husband with me just in case.
 
Our timeline looks like this:
Sept 2019: submitted I751 application
Oct 2019: did biometrics for I751
March 2020: status change online to "ready to schedule an interview"
May 2021: apply for N400
July 2021: did biometrics for N400 (they did not reuse mine from before, I don't know why)
January 2022: N400 interview was scheduled
March 2022: N400 interview in Chicago, which also included I751 interview. My husband came with me and the officer thanked him for attending but told him to stay in the waiting room while I took the citizenship test. Once I passed that, she asked me some general questions about do we own our house (yes), do we have kids (no), is this our first marriage (yes for both of us). She scanned in some additional updated documents I had brought, including property tax, car insurance, and some photos. I asked if she needed to speak to me husband and she said no, you submitted a lot of stuff and everything is in order. So technically he did not need to be there but we both got the impression that it made a difference and if I hadn't brought him, perhaps my I751 wouldn't have been approved. The officer I saw was very nice and friendly.
 
The officer told me that she will be approving both of my applications, although the paper I was given says "A decision cannot be made at this time" or something like that. I checked about this but she again confirmed verbally that she will be approving both applications and I will receive a letter about the oath ceremony once all the paperwork has gone through on the system. I explained that I am moving to a different state in May, and I asked if she thought the ceremony would be before that. She told me she will try and get everything finished up so that I can go to the April ceremony.
 
I'm relieved to have reached this point. Thanks to everyone who has posted their experiences on visa journey, it was very useful to help me be prepared for what to expect.

My fellow "MSC" National Benefit Center friends!!
 
Finished interview today, I-751 APPROVED!!
 
I-751 - Removal of Conditions
2021-01-14 - I-751 packet/application submitted via USPS mail (USCIS received on 2021-01-21)
2021-01-15 - Green Card/Permanent Resident Card/I-551 Card EXPIRES, need to submit I-751 removal of conditions before this expiration date
2021-02-23 - I-797 Notice of Action  received in mail (extends expired Form I-551 (aka Green card) by 18 months; notifies $680 accepted;  "MSC" or National Benefit Center)
2021-11-02 - Request For Evidence (RFE) (USCIS received I-751 past CR expiration date)
2021-11-13 - I replied to RFE (Extraordinary circumstances; COVID-19, Post-marked vs. Received date)
2021-12-13 -  I-797 Notice of Action received in mail (extends expired Form I-551 (aka Green card) by 24 months, likely due to RFE delay)
2022-02-10 - I-797C Notice of Action on I-751 (INTERVIEW DATE set for Mar 21, 2022)
2022-03-21 - USCIS Lifting Conditions Interview at JFK Building in Boston, MA (Approved on same day via Case Tracker) (now awaiting card in the mail)
 
Total time from I-751 submission to Final Approval: ~14 months (includes RFE delay); 
 
See my profile for I-751 interview review and details.
 

I see you have no Timeline! When did you actually file your i-751? IOW, how long did you have to wait for the interview? Thx

I don't think that's true! There is no law that says they have to conduct an interview at least once. If there's one, maybe you can point out the article? It's really up to the agent reviewing your file, and like everywhere else, some are competent and know what they're doing, while others are just checking boxes and fulfilling quotas! It is my understanding that if you provide enough evidence to prove a bona fide marriage, they could (if they choose to) waive your interview. Anyway, it is what it is, we have sent plenty of supporting docs showing and proving our bona fide marriage (commingling funds, travel records, mutual property ownership, insurances, bills, affidavits, and even a baby together), but it's still an inconvenience for us and a waste of their already limited resources. Good luck to all of us! 

Yes, it's a CR1. Good luck!

Damn! We've sent them tons of evidence, hoping for a waiver all together, but it looks that they've decided to inconvenience us with an interview! Oh well, let's just hope they schedule it soon! Thank you!

That makes sense & Viva Argentina!

It was posted in an earlier page that if your case is routed to a service center  MSC you are likely routed for interview scheduling. I assume that would be at your local field office. Here is the link to the info:
 
https://www.dhs.gov/publication/uscis-processing-concurrently-pending-forms-n-400-and-forms-i-751 
 

Some are saying that a USCIS officer told them that it's better to wait till you get your 10-year green card before applying for citizenship, as it may delay the entire process if you do so. Not sure if that true/correct or not I'm just relaying what I've read on this exact forum/thread, so yes, hopefully. we'll have more information (real-time examples/cases) about this subject before we're actually eligible to apply. Cheers!
 
Oh and YES, you will get your 24-month extension when you receive the i-797 letter stating that they've received your file and issued a case#

The NOA1 (I-797) and the 24 month extension are one and the same. There is just a paragraph on the NOA1 about extending the expiration date by 24 months. Some people who filed earlier that received an 18 month extension are now receiving separate letters increasing the time to 24 months.

yes that's your NOA1. Congrats!

Hello Guys/Gals,
 
We've mailed our package on Saturday Nov 6th (FedEx Ground @ $10.80). It was delivered on Tuesday Nov 9th and we just got our receipt # this evening (Thursday Nov 11th)!
 
Hopefully we all hear some good news soon!
 
Happy waiting everyone
 
K&K

Hello Guys/Gals,
 
We've mailed our package on Saturday Nov 6th (FedEx Ground @ $10.80). It was delivered on Tuesday Nov 9th and we just got our receipt # this evening (Thursday Nov 11th)!
 
Hopefully we all hear some good news soon!
 
Happy waiting everyone
 
K&K

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