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Yea so turns out it's a friend of my wife's friend, not my wife's direct friend. A misunderstanding. So I'm waiting for my wife to talk to her friend, so she can ask her friend these questions. But seems they don't talk all the time. Ya try to help, and then have to wait lol. Her friend said that this woman was going to try and talk to a lawyer. I appreciate all the comments and I will definitely report back when I get more information. Thank you all very much.

Pinkrlion, thank you for the comments. I assume she should still probably consult with an attorney? I believe she would need help in doing things properly and getting evidence to prove the marriage was legitimate. Family, I see what you are saying, so maybe I wasn't given all the information / correct information . I was told she has been living here for 5 years and recently applied for the 10 year green card and has the extension letter. And is eligible and wants to apply for citizenship. So not sure of any other details at this time. Will have to get more information. Thank you both.

I know it’s best for people to make their own accounts here and ask questions, which I suggested, but for now I figured I would ask here my self to get some advice. A friend of my wife has been married about 10 years. She has been in America for 5 years and her and her husband have one child. The husband has been psychologically abusive, controlling her and her money, and pretty much everything, etc. No physical violence as far as I know. She applied for her 10 year green card and has the extension letter. She wants to apply for citizenship but her husband doesn’t want her to. One time her husband tried to keep her ID’s and she said she would call the police, so he gave them back. I suggested she consult with an immigration attorney on the best way to move forward, and possibly she could file for VAWA, but I’m not sure if she qualifies. I also said if she has any fear for safety, she should call the police and get out of their (try a shelter or a friend, etc.), but I don’t want to advise that if it winds up making things worse / making him become angry and become violent, possibly. That’s about all the information I have. I suggested she make an account here to ask for herself (not sure she will), so figured I would ask if anyone has any other suggestions I can give her. Thank you, and thanks to Visa Journey for all the questions I got answered while going through immigration with my wife 😊

Thank you all for your responses. I updated the timeline to say AOS approved. Yes I confirmed with direct filing website that Elgin, IL is the correct address for me so that is where we will send it. And yes, I've read many stories of people sending too early. I checked the USCIS filing calculator to confirm the 90 day date, and I will wait 3 or 4 days after that before shipping it out Fedex overnight. A few extra days will not hurt anything and will give me the piece of mind of not having it get there early. And I assume 1 check for $680 is acceptable, so will pay that way. Thanks again.

Getting ready to send out the i-751 package (removal of conditions) for my wife. I see some recent posts sending the package to USCIS P.O. Box 21200 Phoenix, AZ 85036 Was this changed? Looking at the direct filing address page for USCIS, if sending via FedeEx, the address (for sending from NY) is: USCIS Attn: I-751 (Box 4072) 2500 Westfield Drive Elgin, IL 60124-7836 I'm assuming this is where we send to? 2 other questions: Want to confirm no passport sized photos are required. I didn't see that as a requirement, want to make sure. And confining that Filing fee is $680 ($595 + $85) Thank you very much.