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Another side note... I'm a big credit card points enthusiast and have many cards. I never paid USCIS fees with credit card. Sometimes USCIS charges get denied by credit card as fradulent (I guess it should be fraud to charge this much for a very slow service lol). I see less of this happening to users nowadays, but it's still a possibility. Users who never had denied charges suddenly get their USCIS packet rejected due to unsuccessful payment. If you want, you can use ACH payment with different form - https://www.uscis.gov/pay-by-ach-transaction However, drawback of that approach is ensuring you have enough funds in account to take the fees. Which is similar to credit card, you need to make sure the balance is below credit limit. Good luck!

Looks good to me! If you had any trips together (hotel reservations or plane tickets) you can include those. Otherwise you're good to go. I wouldn't file before 90 day early filing window or on first day. File a few days after to avoid rejection due to filing too early. Those 1-3 days won't make difference in long run. I know what you're talking about. It came with original conditional card. I never submitted that. I think it doesn't apply really. You're not replacing card, that's more if you lost or damaged the card. You're removing conditions. You're technically not extending card either. I don't think it hurts to include, but I also don't think it speeds anything either.

I think consulting both is a good idea. Tax advisor - he needs to find one who understands international taxation and a bit of immigration. I agree, LPR tax obligations may be much are much higher than any one time consult fees.

Another point @Rhema1, if you plan to travel a lot to countries which give you stamps in passport or apply for visas, you can get a "large" passport book. It's not any larger than normal passport, just has more pages. It will take same time to produce. It costs the same as regular book. I got it just in case, so I won't run out of pages before passport expires. Many countries charge more for passports like this, but US doesn't

Not surprised! But amazed by folks who believe it. It's nonsense estimate. You'll be a citizen for nearly two years by that time.

Not really. Demonstrating sufficient ties may be required such as job, lease, bank accounts, assets in the US. Having GC and DL is helpful, but alone may not be enough. Especially if travel pattern is like this: US (3 months), home country (5 months), US (3-4 months), home country (5 months). Yes, on paper the GC holder isn't spending more than 5 months outside the US at a time, but in reality they just visit the US and live in their home country.

I'd say whoever you talk to, check AILA Lawyer Search website https://www.ailalawyer.com/ to ensure they're a legitimate lawyer. Many lawyers are part of it.

This is a pretty normal price. Lawyers' time is very expensive. $350 is not that much for crucial info about life affecting decisions. 30 minute doctors visit in US often costs similar amount. Move to the US can costs thousands, if not tens of thousands of dollars in general.

Congrats to fellow December filer!

Classic congrats!

I'd say there's actually emergency passpport, which may be source of confusion by @Rhema1: This passport is only issued when somebody loses their US passport overseas. It has limited validity and is designed to travel back to the US, not being used like a normal passport. When you apply for passport in the US due to urgent travel, you get a normal US passport

If you filed online, you filed and will be subject to current rules, not future rules starting October 20.

A million flies can't be wrong Jokes aside, it's a great idea actually.

Maybe never? That's a possibility

I'd still write to them. Something in writing is better than just verbal info. I don't think either is legally binding, but at least there is proof. Asking for person's name / number is a good idea when asking over the phone.

Both?

Is the date on birth on passport wrong? What took you so long to notice? I'd apply for new passport today. Make sure they use correct date of birth as stated on birth certificate. I don't buy the argument it cannot be changed. Why would that be? If info is wrong, new passport based on birth certificate should be issued. Discrepancies like this can lead to severe issues with US immigration. Just get it fixed in India - it will be cheaper and less stressful than fixing later. P.S. what if you lost your passport? What date of birth would they use in new passport? I'm sure it would be correct one, as on birth certificate.

I see no issue for naturalization or removal of conditions. Travel is hard to say whether it's safe to use or USCIS flagged it as invalid / lost

Is the family member inside or outside the US?

Filing after anniversary in many cases is a safer option that filing in 90 day early filing window, especially those who came on IR-1 / CR-1 visa. Good luck!

UK citizenship is a lot better for living outside the UK vs US for living outside the US. If I lived outside the US, I'd prefer UK citizenship

Opening an account could be done online in many cases. If he already opened account with a particular bank, they'll be happy to open joint a lot easier now that he is known to them. Bonus food for thought... One of you suddenly dies tomorrow. Wouldn't be nice to allow the other spouse access funds quickly to cover expenses? Especially with children involved. My advice is to do the most, not the least you can. Don't delay paperwork, send it out, it's a priority. But set up joint things in the background. USCIS will expect a lot more proof of comingling life at I-751 and N-400 stages. Good luck!

Well, if he set up his own account, why couldn't he open a joint account? You're not required to merge all funds per se, but for many it makes sense combining at least some funds for recurring costs such as rent, utility bills, car loans. From outsider's view (like USCIS adjudicator) it may look like one of you or both of you have trust issues in relationship manifesting in unwillingness to share finances. Like one YouTube lawyer said, sending money back and forth from individual accounts looks like roommates sharing bills? How are you planning to receive tax refund, for example, who will receive it? If you have a joint account, it just goes there. I'm not trying to accuse you of anything, but laying out thinking an officer with old school thinking may have. Absolutely print and add any other evidence of comingling life lile health or car insurance. Finance is a big piece of puzzle though and you may need to explain your arrangement in rational way to officer

Some VJ reported being interviewed formally or semi-formally for spouse's N-400. Some sat through spouse's N-400. It's not common, but happens

Congrats! Thank you for the detailed report. I think the scrutiny was natural - switching from traditional marriage to same sex marriage. Adjustment right outside the 90 day window (which isn't a thing) but can make it look as if you waited deliberately to file soon after 90 days. Either way, I-130 approval is big. Celebrate it!