Are you allowed to submit N-400 shortly after I-485 approval? I thought you need to wait 3yrs or I don’t understand?

haha @J B I’ll drop a brief explanation on my case. Back in 2015, I was granted a Green Card through my mother. Four years later, I got married and applied for naturalization, believing the process would be straightforward. However, to my surprise, I discovered that my Green Card had been issued by mistake and was therefore invalid. Under U.S. immigration law, USCIS has five years to rescind an erroneously issued Green Card, but they never did. As a result, while my Green Card itself was invalid, my presence in the U.S. remained lawful. To correct the issue, I had to go through a new adjustment of status process with my wife to obtain a valid Green Card. By the grace of God, I was approved. Now, as I enter the naturalization process, I have made a legal argument to USCIS: despite the initial mistake, I have been lawfully present in the U.S. for years, and after properly adjusting my status, I am now entitled to U.S. citizenship based on multiple statutes and policies. The USCIS officer who approved my Green Card reviewed this argument with my lawyer and advised me to • CYapply for citizenship as soon as I received my new Green Card.

Amazing, congratulations 🎉 I was just trying to understand, thank you for the explanation.

congratulations

HI @Jesus is King I have my I-485 interview Scheduled at the Tampa Field Office. can you please help or brief me on the nature of what is been asked or required. My application is family based through my US citizen spouse. thanks.

@El Static Absolutely! First things first—make sure you bring the originals of all the documents you uploaded with your application. It’s also a good idea to bring any additional supporting evidence to strengthen your case, such as: • Tax documents (jointly filed tax returns, W-2s, 1099s) • Birth certificates • Joint bank account statements • Utility bills or lease agreements with both names • Photos together (especially from trips, events, holidays, or your wedding) • Travel itineraries or flight receipts from trips you took together • Insurance documents (health, car, life—listing each other as beneficiaries) They may or may not ask to see these, but it’s always better to be over-prepared than caught off guard. Also, make sure you review your I-485 application, especially the section with the yes/no questions (Part 8). The officer will go over those with you during the interview, so be familiar with your answers and what each question means. Spend time going over key relationship details with your spouse as well. You might be asked: • When and where did you meet? • Who proposed, when, and how? • When and where was your wedding? • How many people attended your wedding? • Who sleeps on which side of the bed? • Who usually cooks or handles grocery shopping? • What are each other’s favorite foods or hobbies? • What did you do for your last birthday or anniversary? • Do you have any pets together? • Have you met each other’s families? When and where? • What kind of car does your spouse drive? • What’s your typical daily routine like—weekdays vs. weekends? Some questions may sound a little silly, but they’re meant to verify the genuineness of your relationship, so take them seriously and be prepared. ⸻ Quick Tips for the Interview: • Listen carefully to each question. Take a second before answering to be sure you understand what’s being asked. • Only answer what is asked—don’t add more or less. Stay direct and clear. • Ask for clarification if you don’t understand a question. It’s completely okay to say, “Can you please repeat or explain that?” • Be 100% honest. The officer likely already knows the answers to many of the questions—they’re watching to see if your responses are consistent and truthful. Even if you’re unsure, it’s better to say, “I’m not exactly sure,” rather than guessing.