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Yes, the SS office should accept those. It's always possible that you'll get an ignorant clerk, you can ask for the manager if necessary.

Best is a tax transcript. You can order them free from the IRS online, and they'll mail it to you within a week or two.

Don't forget to register for Selective Service if applicable, otherwise it'll bite you in the ### come naturalization time.

AFAIK you're correct on all counts.

While you would probably get away with traveling on the expired GC + extension letter, it's better to get an I-551 stamp in your passport via InfoPass.

Of course, I meant to write (3 years minus 90 days)

Oh well, ~4 more months to naturalization.

He can file for naturalization (2 years minus 90 days) from the date he became a permanent resident. i.e. end of February.

I disagree with the other posters and don't think there is any reason why you should delay getting married, if that's what you want to do. It will not affect the ROC. You don't have to notify USCIS. *If* you are called for an interview (which isn't especially likely), then just answer all questions honestly.

Won't be a problem for traveling.

When it's time for naturalization, fill in the N-400 with the spelling and hyphenation that *you want* on your naturalization certificate and US passport.

It's generally unwise to assume that an immigration officer is giving you good advice, or even telling the truth. Furthermore, any issues you have on entering the country will be in the department of CBP, which is quite separate from USCIS. It might be good to consult your own immigration attorney (not the company's); if so you should try to find one who has *tried* an abandonment case.

That said: I think you understand the situation correctly, to the best of my knowledge.

If you file at least 3 weeks before you leave the US, you should receive the biometrics appointment letter in time to do an early "walk-in", thus negating the risk of missing your biometrics appointment while you're away.

It's a personal choice of course, but if I were in that situation, I would fly. You've been notified that the AP was approved, and that's what counts. I wouldn't do it for a less emergent situation.

Your EAD/AP combo card became invalid and irrelevant the day you received your green card.

Yes. Example: If someone leaves the country before their AP is approved, it is subsequently approved and mailed to them abroad, they attempt to use it to return to the US, they will find themselves in a bad situation.

You, on the other hand, should stop worrying. AP is used by millions of people annually without a problem. CBP and the airlines expect it.

The stamp is equivalent to a physical green card, so long as it's valid. Just don't stay in Pakistan too long.

No. The stamp is equivalent to the physical green card.

A new passport number will not be a problem for AOS.

Travel on a valid L-1 visa while maintainingn the conditions of L-1 status is generally ok and will not cause AOS to be considered abandoned. However, if I were in your position I might be concerned about relying on the consulate to issue you a new visa. I would probably consult an immigration attorney before leaving.

Note also that there is no fee and no downside to filing I-131 and I-765.

Not required, per http://www.inm.gob.mx/index.php/page/paises_visa/en.html

It's unlikely to come up. If it does, you can hire a lawyer then. Answer all questions on the form honestly.

If they decide to interview you, you should get about 3 weeks notice.

If push comes to shove and you have to submit with limited evidence, do so, but continue to try to gather more in anticipation of an RFE. Worst case, you'll have some explaining to do at interview. They never deny without interview merely for weak evidence.

Read the endorsement. I-551 = green card.

Won't be a problem at all.

Don't miss your interview.

It is really, really, rare for I-751 waiver applications to be denied. There can be RFEs and interviews but it's almost certain to ultimately be approved as long as the marriage was genuine, even if the evidence is scant.

Doesn't matter. First thing they do is remove whatever binding mechanism you used.

Yup.