Case update!
I had my combo interview yesterday.
First, the officer asked a few questions about our marriage but as soon as he said "let's move on with the civics questions", I knew the I-751 had been approved.
For the N-400, I passed the civics, reading and writing test without a fail and then he went through all the mandatory yes/no questions.
He was struggling with my case because some questions were blank on his system, probably because I filed by mail with a fee waiver.
In my case, since I'm a Christian, I responded no to these questions on my application and during the interview:
34. Are you willing to take the full Oath of Allegiance to the United States?
35. If the law requires it, are you willing to bear arms (carry weapons) on behalf of the United States?
36. If the law requires it, are you willing to perform noncombatant services (do something that does not include fighting in a war) in the U.S. armed forces?
He asked for an explanation and I basically repeated what I wrote on the "Additional Information" section of my N-400. I also provided documentation.
At the end of the interview, he recommended the case for approval and said that I'll be getting the Oath Ceremony Appointment next month. Hopefully it'll be sooner.
When we got out of the building, I checked my Online Account and saw that the status on my N-400 was "Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled", which mean it was approved.
The I-751 was also approved and the decision letter was made available about an hour later. Now I just have to wait for the ceremony!
Here's my complete timeline:
I-751
03/09/2024 - Mailed my I-751 with a Fee Waiver Request (I-912)
03/11/2024 - Package Delivered by USPS at the Post Office PO Box
03/11/2024 - Priority Date is March 11, 2024
04/01/2024 - Case number received via SMS
04/09/2024 - Biometrics reuse notice added to my USCIS online account
04/09/2024 - Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS
06/10/2025 - N-400 and I-751 Combo Interview Scheduled for 07/28
06/10/2025 - I submitted a request to reschedule the interview via my USCIS online account because I was not going to be available on 07/28
06/13/2025 - Got a call from the Field Office asking for a reason for the rescheduling and the availability
06/13/2025 - Case status for the N-400 changed to Interview Cancelled. The status on the I-751 still said Interview Scheduled until a new date was available.
06/26/2025 - N-400 and I-751 Combo Interview Scheduled for 08/12
08/12/2025 - I-751 Case Approved. Notice available on my Online Account
N-400
03/12/2025 - Mailed my N-400 package with a Fee Waiver Request (I-912) to Elgin, IL Lockbox via UPS
03/14/2025 - Package Delivered by UPS at the Front Desk and Signed by Robbins
03/14/2025 - Priority Date is March 14, 2025
04/01/2025 - Case added to my USCIS online account
04/02/2025 - Biometrics reuse notice added to my USCIS online account
06/10/2025 - N-400 and I-751 Combo Interview Scheduled for 07/28
06/10/2025 - I submitted a request to reschedule the interview via my USCIS online account because I was not going to be available on 07/28
06/12/2025 - Got a call from the Field Office asking for a reason for the rescheduling and the availability
06/12/2025 - Case status for the N-400 changed to Interview Cancelled. The status on the I-751 still said Interview Scheduled
06/26/2025 - N-400 and I-751 Combo Interview Scheduled for 08/12
08/12/2025 - N-400 Approved - Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled
A few notes:
a) I never received a receipt Notice for the N-400
b) Even though I submitted my N-400 before the 3 year residency requirement (within the 90 day window), they waited until I actually had 3 years as a permanent resident to schedule the interview.
c) I was also expecting them to waive the I-751 interview since we had an interview for the I-485 and they usually waive the I-751 interview if the couple had an interview for the I-485 but nope. They scheduled a combo interview.
I'll provide an update when I get my Oath Ceremony Appointment.
I wish everyone the best with your case!