US Immigration from Mexico

My wife had her N400 interview today. I think it was a combo but she didn't really know and they didn't ask to talk to me at all. They spent 5 minutes on the citizenship questions and exam. Then they pulled up my Facebook page and asked her who 6 women were that commented on my posts. She didn't know any of them as like 80% of my Facebook friends are not really people I know but friend me for my business. The interviewer then spent 25 minutes grilling her over my ex wife's asking stuff like did I know one of my wife's was short like her. I am don't even know how they would know the height of my ex's. I don't talk about my past life so she didn't know anything about them but told them I was just outside if they wanted to talk to me. They said no they were just asking for her protection. Then they said her should would be protected from domestic violence when she signs the oath of allegiance. Then they asked her about my hobbies and my favorite foods. This was strange too as she could have said anything because they didn't interview me at all to know the answers. Wanted to know who was the mother of one of her children. Asked why our kids changed their last name to mine (I had done a step-parent adoption) It's like the only documents he looked at was the divorce papers from previous marriages. Wanted to know why I was still using an old email that had my ex-wife's last name. (it was actually my old name and I had been using it for 15 years) I just couldn't figure out what he was going for with all these questions. I don't think any interview I read about had them asking questions like this.

In the end they said she was approved. So now 4-6 weeks for the oath appointment. I am glad this stuff is all over.

I'm helping my dad petition his brother and his family. On the Affidavit of Support Part 3 section 4.a. it asked for Family Member 1 Family Name (Last Name). I have entered his wife in this section. However, I'm unsure how I should enter the last name. Usually in Mexico the wife keeps her last name and they add "De" and then the husbands last name. Example: Maria Sanchez de Martinez. Is this how I need to enter the last name here or how should I enter it?

Hello all!

I have a question with traveling while on Advance Parole. I'm a Mexican National applying for Adjustment of Status after marrying a US Citizen last year. I've been in the US for almost 13 non-consecutive years as a student (undergrad, and two graduate degrees (I'm from the border, so that is not uncommon)). When I started applying, I talked to a lawyer who suggested that I do the process myself to avoid paying lawyer fees, so I did. He gave me a detailed set of instructions to apply for I-130, I-485, I-765 and I-131 myself. I recently received my EAD/AP combo card and when talking to the lawyer to confirm what they were, he suggested that I wait until I get my actual GC to travel, even though the Advance Parole was approved by USCIS. I was wondering if anyone else was told the same.

I have to stress that the lawyer does not represent me, nor does he have my file, as I did the whole packet myself. I got in contact with him through someone else. Nonetheless, I appreciate his help and advice throughout this whole process.

Thanks in advance to everyone that answers my question.

My wife and I married about 5 months before she got her green card.

The Visa Journey site says that she is eligible to apply for citizenship on or after our 3-year anniversary (November of this year):

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the applicant has been married to and living in a valid marital union with the same U.S. citizen spouse for all three years

But the USCIS web site seems to imply that the 3-years is after the original green card issue date (April of next year):

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Generally, to qualify for naturalization based on marriage to a U.S. citizen, you must have been a lawful permanent
resident for at least 3 years.

So which date is it?

Also - the info about applying 90 days early is a little scarce. Can we apply 90 days before whichever date (Nov or April)?

Thanks for the help!

Aaron and Cintya.

My wife filed I-751 to remove conditions on her Green Card, but she received an extension letter (I-797) granting 2 year extension.

She is coming up on 3 years and can apply for citizenship. Does she have to wait for a green card renewal? Or is the extension letter enough?

Thanks!

Aaron and Cintya.