Sam K
Oct 9, 2020
Can I apply for N400 (naturalization) while waiting for I751
I got married in Jan 2017 and got my conditional GC in September 2017
I applied for removal of conditions in July 2019, it is still in process - finger prints were posted to file.
My question is since 3 years since marriage and 3 years since first issue of GC have passed can I apply for citizenship ? (I don’t know the eligibility criteria if it’s 3 years of marriage or 3 years of GC)
Do I have to wait till the removal of conditions is done ?
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Lao chuoOct 9, 2020
it’s 3 years from GC & you can apply.Which center is handling your I 751?
Brandon GillinOct 9, 2020
Good question. It is 3 years from the issue date of your green card. You can apply for naturalization even though your 751 remains pending. USCIS will adjudicate both applications at your naturalization interview if the 751 is still pending by that time. You’d have to ask USCIS to request the 751 file before the N400 interview also.
Sam KOct 9, 2020
@lai It’s Potomac center
Sam KOct 9, 2020
@Brandon Thank you for the comprehensive response.
muhammad khanOct 9, 2020
dont waste ur time just submit ur N-400 once they recive ur application they attach with ur i-751 n they process both together
Mary M HOct 10, 2020
Sam k, I’m in the process of removal condition in the same center, may I ask how long have been sin you start with it? how long till receive your fingerprints apt? I have 7 months and haven’t changed, just the extension letter. thank
Sam KOct 10, 2020
@maria I applied in July 2019 and they took my fingerprints in November 2019
Se DanOct 10, 2020
@sam k what is your status now?
Sam KOct 10, 2020
awaiting 751 to be processed
Se DanOct 10, 2020
sam k cool...I file my own July 2019...an it says now case transferred to NBC to schedule an interview
Sam KOct 10, 2020
@seon an interview again ?
I didn’t know removal of conditions needs an interview.
which service center ?
Se DanOct 10, 2020
@sam k yea my case was at Vermont service center...an 2 weeks ago it was transferred to NBC for an interview to be scheduled...
muhammad khanOct 10, 2020
they dont any interview
