N400, decision cannot be made

So you received derivative status 5 years ago from wife. Perhaps IO didn't have a copy of your marriage certificate in your case file which caused IO to question marriage status at the time ?
I just looked at my original I-485 case file which contained a copy of marriage certificate, but my wife's original I-485 did not have a copy of marriage certificate. I was the derivative recipient at the time.
It could be that you originally provided the marriage certificate when your wife applied for GC, but USCIS didn't include a copy of it in your case file thereby making the IO request it at interview.

I received derivative status 5 years ago form my husdand, my husbend got green card through H-1. I got a immigration visa from US consulate and submitted my marriage certificate to the interview officer, so I think they should have it.
 
even when the case is marriage based, in the "guide to naturalization" it specifically states one needs to send rent/lease copies OR joint tax returns as additional documents, when it's marriage based.
why would the IO ask for both?? he must be unaware of this.

I just sent our joint tax return transcripts, and marriage certificate.
I think it's good to take a copy of that guide to take to the interview, in case an IO confuses all that.
 
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Great news for you. I am happy for you.

Hi Thedeepsea,

Thank you!

I have a question, on my oath letter,
they ask bring GC,OL and also they ask bring
1.reentry permit or refugee travel document
2.any immigration documents you may have

do you know what is that mean?
 
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