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What to expect if a naturalization interview has been scheduled while the EB-5 I-829 is still pending?

I have a pending EB-5 I-829. Six months ago, I applied for an N-400 as I have already lived in the USA for five years. Recently, my N-400 status was changed into “interview is scheduled.” How is this possible? What should I expect?

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Bernard P Wolfsdorf

Bernard P Wolfsdorf

Immigration Attorneys Directory
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USCIS may interview you but they do not approve naturalization applications until the I-829 is approved.

Julia Roussinova

Julia Roussinova

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USCIS will adjudicate your I-829 before they can naturalize you if you pass the N-400 interview. They may schedule you for an oath ceremony separately.

Lynne Feldman

Lynne Feldman

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Typically with an I-751 and naturalization, they handle both interviews at the same time, so be prepared for both - not sure if the local office has the expertise to do this with an I-829. They cannot adjudicate the N-400 until the I-829 is approved.

Kevin Michael Tracy

Kevin Michael Tracy

Immigration Attorneys Directory
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When you go to the interview, the officer will do the naturalization process with you; review N-400 application, give you the test, and if you pass, he or she will hold off on the approval until the I-829 is approved. He or she might check with Service Center to find out how long the process will take.

Belma Demirovic Chinchoy

Belma Demirovic Chinchoy

Immigration Attorneys Directory
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This is the proper procedure. Assuming you pass the interview, the officer will tell you they cannot adjudicate the N-400 until I-829 has been adjudicated. Then you need to solve the I-829 adjudication.

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