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There's nothing suspicious about getting a state ID / DL. You can get it as a LPR. I got mine a while ago on non-immigrant visa and been renewing since. I noticed there's more questions asked by employer, TSA, anybody I present GC to. Everybody is used to seeing IDs and DLs and prefer it. Really, other than CBP / ICE / USCIS / DMV you don't need to show your GC. Maybe mortgage lender...

How risky is travelling on expired GC and extension letter when 10 year GC is being produced? I get it, airline is unlikely going to flag it as they're not aware of 10 year GC existing. CBP will have to let LPR in, the worst case hold them in secondary for some time?

That's blazing fast. Congrats!

Well, considering how the last reentry went (3 hours in secondary), next time she tries to reenter she may be given NTA or CBP will ask her to voluntarily give up the LPR status. She's doing everything that causes people to lose status. The good news is, as long as she's married to a US citizen, she can pursue residency again.

No, it doesn't mean no intermational trips. It means how many days collectively you were in the US in the last 3 years. If you only went for one trip of 30 days, you probably have 35 months of US physical presence. You need at least 18.

These rules are to prevent scenarios when people pretens to reside in the US when they don't, such as: 1) Somebody lives outside of the US but comes to US every 6 months for few days to keep green card alive 2) Somebody spent more than half time overseas Both will be denied^

Continuous residence - you didn't have any international trips where one trip lasted over 180 days on the last 3 years. Physical presence - you should have spent 18 month or more inside the US in the last 3 years.

He probably means mock exam by lawyer. That's good.

You gotta promise us to write a whole experience for N-400 interview and oath once you're done with USCIS!

I'm starting seeing some patterns: - Filing immediately after early filing window opens - Filing without all supporting evidence - Filing without going through application multiple times and asking clarifying questions (missing employment info) - Promising interview being waived (I hope it wasn't promised by lawyer though). I hope OP spends time studying civics and preparing errata sheet.

"Lawyer"?

You don't need to add 30 days to filing date. It would not hurt at all, just not necessary. Again, if you use date calculator, the 90 day window opens on 01/04/2024, not 01/03/2024. If you apply on 01/05/2024 or later you'll be bulletproof. Yes, physical presence requirement is different for 5 year rule and 3 year rule. For 3 year rule, less presense is required. However, you need to be married and living in marital union for all 3 years. The US citizen needs to be a citizen for at least 3 years also. Continuous residence requirement is the same for 3 and 5 year rule

I think asylum seekers would be the largest affected immigrant group if Trump is back.

@Danilu was last seen here in July. I don't expect them to answer any time soon. I suggest you starting a fresh thread with your question, specific to your situation.

Looks like two hard choices: 1. Give up LPR to care for father in law 2. Come back to the US and don't leave for at least a year... Is her husband a US citizen who can sponsor her again in the future?

Congrats, but how did she get naturalized if you're living in Europe? I thought one needs to be a LPR at the time of oath (e.g. reside, have ties to the US etc) I hope it won't be a problem whenever she decides to renew her passport in the future. E.g. if naturalization was granted incorrectly.

That's understandable. In theory, you could try travelling on conditional green card and valid extension letter. But I cannot recommend it, as I don't know whether it's legal after 10 year GC approval. And the risk of getting stuck overseas is not fun. Do you have USPS Informed Delivery set up? Sometimes you will get tracking for GC quicker than it's shown in USCIS case status. Typically you'll see a mail from "USCIS- Lees Summit Production Facility" with tracking number. Otherwise, if you don't receive GC soon you may need to change or cancel your family trip. I'd think you'll have GC in hand before January 2024. You can try getting a stamp, but if you have GC approved, not sure they'll give you one. Call USCIS and ask for Infopass.

For 5 year rule, LPR needs to spend 30 months inside the US. Here are the rules: https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/continuous-residence-and-physical-presence-requirements-for-naturalization

What makes you think it will take 2 months to receive your GC? It took about 2-3 weeks for me to receive GC after I-751 been approved. Because of holidays, I'd think you'll get your GC in a month or 6 weeks max. Ia this before your trip?

You'll get stuck overseas and you'll have to pay for expensive boarding foil at US embassy!

Sorry for confusion and thank you for clarifying. So you're an LPR and your spouse is a US citizen? Apply on or after 01/04/2024 I'd probably file on 01/05/2024. I put 2023 in earlier comment by mistake. I meant 2024. Your 30 day trip is not an issue. As long as you spent at least 18 months in the US in the last 3 years, and didn't have trips of 180 days or more, you're OK.

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Civics is a part of interview. You will be also signing your name as to appear of naturalization certificate. This is all part of interview, including Yes/No questions. I believe those are mandatory to be asked.

No N-400 interview is waived. You'll have to go to the interview and pass the civics test. That's at least one reason why N-400 is never waived. AOS / ROC interviews can be waived but not naturalization.