jackiegringa

Rooting for you - passport waiting times are way more reasonable now than months ago, there's a good chance you will get it on time! And even emergency ones, I'm sure it's easier to pencil in those when the line isn't 4 months deep

Filed today, used the online system and kept the evidence strong but minimal - 3 years of tax transcripts, 3 bills, driver licenses, 2023 end of year joint account statement, insurances and house assessment from the city. All of these have the same address for me and the US citizen and prove financial co-mingling in my eyes, I mean married filing jointly for 3 years is enough right? Anyways, I know there's the school of thought to throw the kitchen sink and I have done so both for AOS and ROC, this time I stuck to what was required only. As additional evidence I added 10 photos with captions in a pdf, request for combo interview and I-751 NOA. My case is textbook and has no complications so I am not expecting issues, maybe if the officer wants 2021-2023 evidence they can look at my I-751! Wouldn't that be convenient? 🤣 Good luck to us all and I hope to not see anyone posting here next year!!

Yes, you are within your 90 day window to apply

Filled out the online application and added all the PDFs for evidence, much nicer than AOS or ROC processes! Waiting for a review and I'll be paying and filling it early next week. Looking forward to never having to do immigration paperwork ever again. Became eligible first week January through 3 year marriage rule, ROC has been filed for a year now and hasn't gone past Case received.

So...5 months ago? Why would you think that this is taking too long? It hasn't been enough time to do anything about it but wait until your interview is scheduled. Other people getting their interviews in less the 5 months is not indication that your case will also take less than 5 months. I understand the anxiety of getting over with USCIS very well but you're well within processing times for your files office which is 7.5 months. If you submitted in 2022 then yes, time to start bugging uscis and your local representative about it. Otherwise you're just gonna have to wait ...

Yes, it is normal to have to wait for the oath ceremony. Hopefully it won't take more than weeks. You become a citizen after the oath is taken, not today.

Domestic flight minor issue - I've been showing my gc to board flights inside the US and up until now no agent has ever asked for an extension letter. At Boston, the agent was unhappy with the expired green card but wouldn't look at the extension letter, said that I shouldn't show this card because it's expired (ignoring that I was trying to show the extension letter) and said they had to call the supervisor and it would take a while to sort it out. I had my passport with me and wanted to speed this up so I offered it instead and it was accepted. However, I do not carry a passport for domestic flights usually. And hearing "do not show this card" could spook other immigrants for no reason. All in all not a huge issue but consider having more time to deal with that or not showing a GC at all. My state ID was just renewed and delivered after I left but that's another option for domestic flights.

Delta connecting with LATAM, people at the gate everywhere where totally fine with the letter including BSB (one of my connection points). I wouldn't worry about it, just be prepared to push back in case someone gives you a hard time. I also had a copy of the cbp traveler guide printed on the page that says what's needed to enter the us as a permanent resident. Never needed to say anything or argue with anyone, which was nice!

I will be eligible on the first week of January and have it planned to submit it 24 hours past that deadline. Cannot wait until I am free of USCIS.

Only if he doesn't leave soon and accrues more than 180 days. He will have a hard time filing for a tourist visa now that his ESTA will be canceled, so visits during the consular process might have to be from you. Not necessarily, but don't be surprised if he is denied a B2. The consular process is very similar to the adjustment of status and when it's completed (1.5 years give or take) your husband will come to the US as a green card holder already, ready to work and travel from the moment he gets in.