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  1. OldUser
    I disagree with this. I know somebody personally who got I-751 approval at WAC without filing for N-400. There were also a few reports on forum recently where people got approved without filing N-400. It's not to say that I-751 is a priority for USCIS. It's not.
  2. OldUser
    Looks like WAC is getting slower and slower. I filed end of November 2021, got biometrics reused end of April 2022. Still waiting for decision. No RFEs, no interview yet.
  3. OldUser
    That'a right, I'd strongly advise it. I'd get both passport and passport card. Passport -> get "large" book, same price, but more pages just in case. It's not larger in dimentions, just has more pages for visas, stamps etc. Passport card -> can also be used for proving citizenship. Same size as Green Card. Not so useful for travel (only few places you can use it), but can be helpful if you lose passport and or naturalization certificate. Good luck
  4. OldUser
    AFAIK you cannot have copies. If you lose it or damage the original, you'll have to pay $555 and go through process to get a new one.
  5. OldUser
    Yes
  6. OldUser
    You can find answers about next steps after naturalizing here: https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship-resource-center/new-us-citizens In short: update status in SSA, notify employer, also get passport. The reason to get passport (and card ID) is to have additional proofs of your citizenship. Also, it takes months to get US passport, so it would be a good idea to get it done sooner. You are required to leave and re-enter USA on US passport.
  7. OldUser
    Love to watch this guy BTW 😃 I also think he just travels on WVP.
  8. OldUser
    You'll probably have to wait for official letter in the mail. After all, you'll need it to attend the oath ceremony. The IT issue may get fixed in few days by itself. Just keep checking periodically?
  9. OldUser
    As a Canadian citizen, you're always welcome back to Canada, in any capacity. Whether you're transiting or coming back to work or live. That's what citizenship grants you. If it makes financial sense and doesn't add too much of a delay to your itenary, then why not? 🙂
  10. OldUser
    Also, it wouldn't hurt to carry certified copy or marriage certificate proving the name change if you end up travelling on current passport.
  11. OldUser
    Do you have time to update Canadian passport before the trip to reflect your current legal name e.g. married name? If you do that, should have to problems at all. Otherwise, see @Dashinka comment.
  12. OldUser
    @FamilyBased485 if you have extension lettee that is still valid and expired GC, that's all you need besides valid passport to travel to Canada.
  13. OldUser
    Good luck!
  14. OldUser
    No, see above. Usually, a decision cannot be made if you're in "in between" state, e.g. neither divorced nor living together.
  15. OldUser
    Did you get this in writing from the attorney? Or just verbally? That's usually not the case. You either need to be married living together OR be divorced to get I-751 approved. There's no in between state that will get you easily approved. Occasionally some with exceptional circumstances get approved, when separation is involuntary. Is your attorney coming to the interview with you?
  16. OldUser
    You have good evidence, however your husband moving out before I-751 approval and no official divorce will make this: very improbable. Most likely, decision won't be made. The IO will likely advise converting petition to divorce waiver and issue you RFE to provide divorce decree. You probably need to withdraw your N-400. Have you consulted an immigration attorney and family attorney? Your situation is not end of the world, but you do need to have a solid plan to make it work. Sometimes that involves postponing interview, filing for divorce etc.
  17. OldUser
    Removal of conditions. Someone hoped for combo interview, e.g. I-751 and N-400, but only got I-751 with no result.
  18. OldUser
    How are you entering the US? On B1/B2 visa? Esta? I was under impresion this could fall under "business activity" which both B1 and Esta allow. This is not a legal advice.
  19. OldUser
    Great, not an issue for your naturalization. Hopefully also not an issue for @westmeetseast. Good luck!
  20. OldUser
    On May 31st, 2023, were you an LPR for over 5 years? Or did you file before you had full 5 years of residency? Many are eligible to file 90 days early. If you filed 90 days early and your interview is before you have full 5 years of residency, this gives USCIS right to deny N-400.
  21. OldUser
    Sometimes applying for N-400 can lead to you losing GC if conditions were not removed properly. Where you married living together when your I-751 got approved? Do you have proof of that? If yes, full steam ahead at 5 year mark (with good preparation and potentially legal representation).
  22. OldUser
    Yes, of course. Life doesn't stop while I-751 is pending. Yes, it preferred method for I-9. Use valid state ID / DL and unrestricted SSN card to avoid re-verification in the future. Good luck!
  23. OldUser
    @Pbchief2 did you send all pages of every bank statement / bill? Did you send every month or skipped some? It may also be a case of USCIS wanting to see some fresh evidence since you filed the case.
  24. OldUser
    Sorry for generalized reply, I'd follow the principle "If in doubt - keep as is". If it's that important you'd wait whatever it takes, right?
  25. OldUser
    Hi @Kristy1456 Some I-751 petitions take years to get approved. No wonder you have this question. After filing I-751, few weeks later (2-6 weeks) you will receive a I-797 form, aka "extension letter". It will extend the green card by 48 months. You can reenter the US with it, but need to have it with you as well as expired green card. It's best to travel to Europe via big hubs such as Paris CDG. They'd know how to deal with it. Also big US airlines such is United can help eliminating issues. Here is thread discussing travelling on such extension letter:
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