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Hi folks, the journey is finally over - I'm officially a US citizen!! I loved when people shared detailed experiences on VJ, so here's mine: 
 
My interview was early in the morning. Parking was straightforward in the USCIS lot. I entered the building 15 minutes before my appointment time. There was no one ahead of me in security so it all went really smoothly - it functions like an airport security checkpoint, you have to take off your belt, shoes, jacket, etc. and put your bag through a scanner. Then at the next window, I got my photograph and fingerprints taken again, and then I was directed to go upstairs to the waiting room for my interview. 
 
My interview was virtual. A really friendly assistant came and took me to a large room with about 8ish office-style cubicles. I had to take out my passport, ID, and green card and put the rest of my stuff in a drawer. The interviewing officer turned on their video on the iPad the moment I sat down, and the interview began. She was very professional and very serious. We started with the reading and writing test, followed by the civics questions (and stopped after I got the first six correct). Then we went through a lot of the N400 questions (current employment, current and old addresses, many of the yes/no questions). I let her know about a correction I needed to make to the form, and it was no big deal -- she made it for me. She also asked me how I met my wife and if we rented/owned our house - but this didn't feel like an interrogation, just like a chat. She asked about our marriage evidence, and I told her about a few of the documents I had brought in. She wanted our latest tax transcript, so she sent a message to the assistant to come fetch it from me. The assistant took the papers and scanned them and then brought them back. While we waited (about 5-10 mins), the officer turned her video off and I just hung out 😄 Then she asked me to confirm all my details were correct on the iPad for my naturalization certificate, said I was approved, and sent an approval notice to the printer that was on the desk next to me. The only issue with the interview was that people in the room were really loud, and occasionally I had to ask the officer to repeat herself -- but it really wasn't a big deal. While the interview started out really serious, I chatted with the officer a little while she was entering things into her computer and we ended up having a nice conversation and joking a little too.
 
Then the assistant came back to fetch me and congratulated me a few times 😊, and I went back downstairs to the auditorium. The officer there took my green card and threw it in a bag 😂 it felt weird seeing it dumped into a bag like that after I've guarded it with my life for so long. I asked if my wife could come in for the ceremony and she said yes! So I texted my wife and met her outside, and then we both came back inside together (had to go through security again). There were about 15 other people at the ceremony and it was only about 10 minutes long, but it was still nice -- the officer smiled a lot and said how momentous the occasion was and how long our journey has been, and congratulated us. Then we said the oath and received our naturalization certificates and little US flags. Some folks posed for photographs in the auditorium afterwards. 
 
The whole thing took about 1.5 hours (30 min interview, 10 min ceremony, plus waiting around). Overall, it was a great experience. Everyone was SO nice and friendly and chatted with me and put me at ease -- the security guards, biometrics person, the assistant, the interviewing officer, and the ceremony officer. I'm so glad to be done! Good luck to the rest of you with interviews coming up, and I'm happy to answer any questions.
 
 

Is your spouse a US citizen?

@Hphelp you cannon file N-400 earlier than 3 years minus 90 days since you became LPR. You also should be still married and living in marital union when filing + pass physical presence test.

This is correct I don't think anyone has been denied because of a pending I-751. As the poster has said here the N400 is put on hold so to speak until the pending I-751 is approved. Other cases they conduct a combo I-751 and N400 interview and approve the N400.
No one can say though whether USCIS will do a combo interview or put the N400 on hold pending the approval of the I-751.

@I-751Dallas can you please quote those who were denied N-400 because of pending I-751?
The worst case in my understanding is that your N-400 interview gets conducted but no decision made because of pending I-751. Then you would have to wait for I-751 to be approved.

Like Rocio said, since you filed with a divorce waiver you are very likely going to have an interview, so you can't compare your case to others who didn't need an interview (ie those who only go through a service center and not a field office). And, if you didn't have an interview for your AOS you will have an interview for your ROC instead, divorced or not. Can't tell if you had an interview or not since you haven't filled out your timeline.
 
Also all field offices have different processing times, you particular field office (San Diego) might be very backlogged when it comes to i-751 interviews. Some people wait for years and as far as I know, there aren't any official processing times for field offices when it comes to the i-751. So no way of knowing what's considered "out of normal processing times" (you can't go by California Service Center processing times as the service center will not be making a decision on your case, it's your field office that will do that). You have only waited just over a year, that's definitely not odd for this particular petition. Perfectly normal. 

If you have received the i-797 (extension) there's no reason you shouldn't receive a RFE or interview notice (provided you haven't moved or have moved and filed AR-11 - Change of address).
 
When USCIS sends notice, a copy goes to you and your lawyer. You could also view in their website, however, case updates are on their mercy.
 
I-751s are taking way too long because they are not a priority task unlike citizenship. Their (uscis) defense would be, "You are able to work and be legal, so what's your rush".
Also, many I-751s be it waiver or joint have their interviews being waived provided that one sends them very strong evidence and doesn't have any fishy business going on that could hint a flag. 
 
You could also do a FOIA, takes about 2-4 months but if they had sent any RFE, it would be there. 

1. Go to USCIS case status, enter your receipt number and you will see if anything has happened 
 
2. Create a USCIS account online and try to link your case ( use receipt #) and you can’t get pinged anytime something happens.
 
3. There are many many caught in the backlogs with longer wait times than you have experienced…some waiting for 3 years…so no reason to panic
 
4. If you want USCIS to send you ( directly) any notices , then you need to “ fire” attorney….but am assuming you paid good money for them to help you…though you should know if that  $$ only included filing the I-751 
 
5. Make decisions good for your life and move to another state if needed….there is no guarantee your case will move faster, just because you stand still waiting for it.

1.  Is her son an LPR?
2. Does he live with her?
3. Does she have legal custody of him?
 

Do you mean something they sent you? Or something you sent them?
If it is the former, and just because you say you don’t trust the attorney, I would get rid of themselves. What’s the point of having an attorney if you don’t trust them?
if it’s the latter, I hope you kept your receipts. 

Okay I was going to go with every paperwork that has her name and mine 

It is possible. Your case is not as straightforward as for somebody who's still married etc.
Are you eligible to send an enquiry about your case? Maybe you should do that.
 

Your LPR status does not expire, only proof of your LPR status expires. You remain an LPR only an immgration judge can terminate your LPR status. So you will not be "out of status" even after your extension letter expires and you only need proof of your LPR status for travel out of the USA, getting a new job, or renewing a driver's license if you are not doing any of those things you don’t need to do anything.
 
As long as you have a pending ROC you will never be out of LPR status.

Nothing prevents you from calling USCIS again and asking for a tier 2 officer to call you to discuss your urgent need for an I-551 due to pending travel and your flexibility to go to any field office. 

@arnab221 you never know who's going to run your interview. Just go through all addresses and make sure you remember them. As well as other facts.

You should go to the interview, even if you and your spouse are separated and divorcing then you should withdraw the n400 and if it is a combo i751/n400 interview then convert your i751 case to an divorce waiver case and/or an abuse waiver case if applicable at the interview.  
 
You can submit a letter to the USCIS officer to request withdrawal of the n400 and a letter to convert your i751 to a waiver case.
 
I would strongly advise you to get legal help navigating this complex immgration case.
 
Bring proof for your i751 case to support bona fide marriage, you filed for a divorce, and/or evidence of abuse (if needed). Be prepared to do your i751 interview. 
You will get a request for evidence for a divorce decree if you convert your i751 case to divorce waiver case.

You can file the N400 as a CGC holder under the 3 year rule, but you will also have to file the I751 ( about a year before filing the N400).  The I751 has to be finalized prior to finalization of the N400, but generally if both are in process, they will be combined and finalized together.  There may be some special circumstances, but in general this is what happens.

Not a forefather. 
But the citizenship is only derived after the mother becomes USC, and they enter as LPR.
 
If they enter before she naturalizes, they'll only be LPR. And will only become citizens after she naturalizes.

So glad to hear this, it seems we’ve been on the same schedule for a while now. Congrats my friend!!!
 
do you remember the civics questions you were asked? I’m not sure why but it’s the only part that makes me worry slightly

Approved on Sept 6th! Same day Oath.
More details in timeline. 
Good luck to everyone still waiting. 

Its understandable to be concerned. It wont change your LPR status. You wont lose your GC. Worst case is it delays your eligibility for naturalization  until you meet the guidrlines. Many LPR never naturalize. Breathe ! 😁

Not true, minor children born before a parent becoming USA citizen can only become USA citizen automatically if they come to the USA with a green card and live with USA citizen parent. 
At this point if they are not already LPR you will need to file an i-130 for each, get them to the USA, get the green card and then you can file the n600. 

Send the original copy. You can always walk down to the county office and collect another birth certificate. You don’t need to xerox it. Original means original. Don’t waste time my friend. Do this ASAP. You are getting i751 approved within days you sent it. Good luck to you

I had my N400 interview yesterday and the same thing happened to me(pending I-751). The IO said she already requested for my I-751 to be approved and told me I passed my N400 interview. But since my I751 is still pending, she couldn't approve my N400 in the system. As soon as she will be notified with the I751, she said she will approve my N400.
 
My question is, how long did you wait to get a system approval after your n400 interview?

Finally almost done with citizenship process, passed the interview test today at Charlotte, NC site. Was virtual interview - 6 civics test questions and N400 questions. Interview was done within 10 minutes. Good thing was i mentioned planned travel and the officer was happy to send request of oath ceremony after i return back to USA from abroad travel. I didn't have any issues throughout the interview process. Now i can travel abroad while waiting for oath ceremony and after return back attend ceremony. 
Applied N400 Nov 24, 2021 -> Interview Sep 9, 2022. Oath will be scheduled sometime end of Oct(hopefully).
Goodluck to all waiting for there interview.