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I am a GC holder through my spouse, applying for citizenship (applied June 2022).  My case was stuck for a long time because my I-751 form hadn't been processed.

However, I eventually received notice of my appointment in Boston field office on December 18, 2023, for a joint N-400 and I-751 interview.  The officer did the I-751 in 30 seconds so I now have the 10-year GC (in theory).

Second however; we recently moved to NY.  We did update this in the system, but I was still scheduled for a Boston appt.  I didn't complain as Boston's not that far and we were able to see some friends.  Also didn't want to rock the boat and cause further delays.  When the officer finished the I751, we moved to the N-400.  We told him we now lived in NY.  He very kindly let us know it would have to be finished in NY, but he would be able to do the test and everything else in Boston.  Essentially to do with the oath needing to be scheduled where you currently live (not sure why, but there we go).  I passed the interview and test and he gave his approval.  But now the case needs to be physically shipped to Holstville, NY.  He explained they will do final sign-off and schedule the oath.   

So I provide all that context for the key questions:

1. Does anyone else have experience with this?  How long did it take for them to schedule the oath after transferring?
2. Does anyone have experience with Holstville office?  Doesn't seem to be too much on here about it.  Not sure if they are quick and if my oath will ultimately be in Brooklyn or Long Island (trying to plan travel!)

N.B. In turned out not mattering in the end, but I also experienced some insane IT issues during my interview where my case couldn't be scanned (nothing to do with the above).  After 1.5 hours of trying to solve it, they ended up cancelling my interview and rescheduling it for the same day. That finally worked - was a huge relief!

Ok thanks! Still a little bit confused but thanks all for the responses

16 minutes ago, treppenwitz said:

^ It's not an issue.

Ok! Could I ask why it’s not an issue?

Not really. I returned after a vacation to carry on with my job

Here's my situation:

• F1 student visa (now OPT), expires in July 2019
• Married USC in Nov 2018 (after a 3-year relationship)
• Went to home country for holiday season to visit family, reentered on F1/OPT in early-Jan 2019
• Applied for Green Card through spouse based AOS in mid-Jan 2019
• Had biometric appointment in mid-Feb 2019, have not heard anything since (for AOS or EAD/AP document)

Only at this point has my research uncovered the 90-day rule (i.e. entering on a non-immigrant visa, and getting married within 90 days [different intent]). The only reason I went home for Christmas was to see family and because I knew I couldn’t travel once I applied for AOS. I assumed it was OK to reenter on my F-1/OPT as I have done this many times over the past few years.

My research has given me mixed answers about what this rule entails and the enforcement of said rule by USCIS. This link and Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) suggests that actually it’s no longer really a thing for students transitioning to a green card. Does anyone have any insight or similar previous experiences? No conjecture please.