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Actually you're right. I'm sorry for posting incorrect info. I thought it was a thread about people adjusting from K-1, but it was people waiting for their I-129F to get approved. Ignore my point about skipped batch.

Most of the times this is true. However if you look at the graphs provided in the sister thread I linked, it's few weeks span of cases across service centers is stuck undecided. At least that's what it appears as.

Your mileage may vary when it comes to documents showing online as well status showing real state of things. However, based on what you wrote, I'm not surprised about processing times. 1) A lot of AOS cases used to take over a year. We're heading that direction. Especially with hire freeze etc 2) There's a whole thread on forum where people who filed around same time as you experience delays: 3) You also have vaccination waiver. It definitely adds more time for processing. I anticipate majority of folks in thread above being processed before you if they don't have waiver. Good luck!

If you filed under 3 year rule, I'm pretty sure you accumulated more bank statements, bills, other things since you filed N-400? If you haven't submitted tax return transcripts, make sure to bring those. I filed under 5 year rule. Even though not strictly required, I'll bring all evidence of bonafide marriage I have including new stuff that I accumulated since I-751 got approved. I'm also planning bringing all ID cards etc issued by USCIS as well as all passports including expired ones I have. I wouldn't walk into the interview empty handed. It sometimes creates a bad impression and causes more questions and grilling. In other words, I'm bringing everything to help proving my entire immigration history if asked. Good luck!

Sorry for whatever reason I said deported... Probably watched too many news. I meant LPR status doesn't get terminated automatically if I-90 isn't filed. Agreed, that right now it's very irresponsible to have no proof of legal status.

I'm not 100% sure LPRs get deported. LPR status isn't lost automatically. But the proof of status isn't there, which is critical in times like today.

Yes you can create an errata sheet for your I-751 and let officer know what all answers need to be corrected. It's unlikely I-751 will be denied because of this.

Thank you for the update

Yes, if you have a biometrics appointment. If not, your current photo will be used.

Found this one too, which took a while to find...

I'm not an admin, I just hope there won't be more and more duplicate topics 😅 The search of VJ isn't that great. I wish it was much better. Half of the time I don't find info I need. So I started bookmarking things outside of VJ 😃

Thank you, already posted multiple times:

No photos required. But also, did you have a 10 year GC or conditional GC? What took you so long to file I-90? Good luck!

Normal. It can take as much as 4-8 weeks to get receipt.

After a year of AOS. This is a normal historical time for AOS in the last few years. Things are slowing down. There's hiring freeze for government agencies, I'd imagine USCIS staff is also going to be stretched because of this.

Great news!

I think it's a pure speculation right now

This is only applicable to N-400 petitions, nothing else. And not everybody gets faster naturalization before elections.

Some filers from November 2022 are still waiting, so no surprise.

Agreed, citizenship takes at least 4.5 - 5 years if living in the US and naturalizing under 3 year rule

It's official : https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-waives-covid-19-vaccination-requirement-for-adjustment-of-status-applicants

Valid passport and valid green card is all you need to enter the US. It's also more than enough to travel inside the US too.

Government jobs, jobs requiring security clearance, getting traveler trusted program memberships, sponsoring others for immigration benefits in the future etc. I'll let somebody post the process details for CRBA, but obviously getting proof of citizenship in the US and having only US citizenship is a much simpler route.

@hazy123 can you answer this please according to your fresh experience?

Yes, though getting opening first account is probably easier with a larger bank. Nobody is limited to having one account only. Rates are subjective, I don't have any debts other than mortgage. Most credit cards are paid to 0 every month. Those not paid fully have promotional 0% APR for 12-15-18-24 months and will be paid fully before interest charges kick in. As to savings rates, I haven't seen many that offer better than HYSA accounts from big players. Big online banks have 0 monthly fees without any requirements. Sure, service is a different thing. I personally have several of these accounts, never had issues. But my use case is limited: I don't deposit checks or cash, I don't withdraw money from ATM that often. If those used a lot, a more tranditional credit union / bank is preferred for sure. Anyways, don't want to deviate from original question. Based on this page, non residents can open bank accounts in Michigan - https://www.stateregstoday.com/living/opening-a-personal-checking-account-in-michigan