Trymester3

Update:
 
My ex-wife attended the Initial Interview at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City during the first week of December and it was successful.
 
She described the interviewer as "kind of like a robot". She didn't mean that he was cold blooded, but rather that he had papers in front of him and a computer screen, and he just checked everything very rapidly (like a robot or machine),. He may have asked her like less than 5 questions, and then informed her that she would be getting a 10 year "green card" in 7-10 business days. She was told that he was able to go through every thing so quickly, because she was so organized. That was mostly thanks to me, but on a larger scale, thanks to everyone on this forum who ever commented on any of the posts that I've ever made on these message boards. This was closure for me, and also allows her to move on, and better organize her life, so THANK YOU VERY MUCH!  
 
She informed me that she just received the "green card" yesterday. 

Update:
 
My ex-wife attended the Initial Interview at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City during the first week of December and it was successful.
 
She described the interviewer as "kind of like a robot". She didn't mean that he was cold blooded, but rather that he had papers in front of him and a computer screen, and he just checked everything very rapidly (like a robot or machine),. He may have asked her like less than 5 questions, and then informed her that she would be getting a 10 year "green card" in 7-10 business days. She was told that he was able to go through every thing so quickly, because she was so organized. That was mostly thanks to me, but on a larger scale, thanks to everyone on this forum who ever commented on any of the posts that I've ever made on these message boards. This was closure for me, and also allows her to move on, and better organize her life, so THANK YOU VERY MUCH!  
 
She informed me that she just received the "green card" yesterday. 

Update:
 
My ex-wife attended the Initial Interview at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City during the first week of December and it was successful.
 
She described the interviewer as "kind of like a robot". She didn't mean that he was cold blooded, but rather that he had papers in front of him and a computer screen, and he just checked everything very rapidly (like a robot or machine),. He may have asked her like less than 5 questions, and then informed her that she would be getting a 10 year "green card" in 7-10 business days. She was told that he was able to go through every thing so quickly, because she was so organized. That was mostly thanks to me, but on a larger scale, thanks to everyone on this forum who ever commented on any of the posts that I've ever made on these message boards. This was closure for me, and also allows her to move on, and better organize her life, so THANK YOU VERY MUCH!  
 
She informed me that she just received the "green card" yesterday. 

Update:
 
My ex-wife attended the Initial Interview at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City during the first week of December and it was successful.
 
She described the interviewer as "kind of like a robot". She didn't mean that he was cold blooded, but rather that he had papers in front of him and a computer screen, and he just checked everything very rapidly (like a robot or machine),. He may have asked her like less than 5 questions, and then informed her that she would be getting a 10 year "green card" in 7-10 business days. She was told that he was able to go through every thing so quickly, because she was so organized. That was mostly thanks to me, but on a larger scale, thanks to everyone on this forum who ever commented on any of the posts that I've ever made on these message boards. This was closure for me, and also allows her to move on, and better organize her life, so THANK YOU VERY MUCH!  
 
She informed me that she just received the "green card" yesterday. 

Usually, Foreign passports are written in their language along with English.  No need translation.
If it was a joint filing both need to go. If she filed alone she needs to appear alone. 
 
If it's a ROC with valid divorce waiver then she should be good to go. 
 
 

@Trymester3
I think she will be fine, though. Divorce happens all the time and USCIS approves such cases all the time. It does not sound like you two had any issues with the initial green card. If the only hiccup is that she had to file again because her initial case was terminated, then I would say she is in very good shape. Again, if anything I would really recommend having an attorney who is fluent in Japanese and if necessary, an attorney and a Japanese interpreter. 
Here is how you can help her. Go through the evidence that she submitted and see if the evidence can be strengthened in any way. If she did not submit evidence since the date of the marriage, then make sure that the evidence covers the entire span of your marriage. Beyond that, I would not push to be there. That may raise red flags that aren't there. 

Many passports are written in multiple languages.  Isn't it the case for hers?
 
See: https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Japanese_Passport_Information_page.jpg

Since you are still insisting, let's put this way:
You attending her interview and trying to answer their questions to clarify bunch of things will potentially create lots of doubt about if the whole marriage thing was setup just for GC in IOs mind that could potentially result in her denial. You want her to get 10 year GC, don't try to accompany her and interfere with IOs questions. 
 
Let's see from IOs perspective. A guy married and petitions for his wife, the wife gets 2 yr GC, they divorce and guy is now trying so hard so the ex gets 10 yr GC after initial rejection. A typical petition case for GC purpose only. 

This is your ex-wife's case.  It would be best to ask her to sign up here and ask questions and request suggestions directly.
 
It is admirable for you to try to be proactive for her.  But any anxiety you have or any answers and recommendations we provide will be for naught if she just wants to do it her way.
 
If she wants your help, then great.  But it sounds like from your posts that she doesn't.  Pushing string doesn't really work all that well.

I think a little different from some people. My thinking is if I was an USCIS officer, I would wonder why am ex husband is so involved in his ex wife’s immigration petition.
 
For me I would say you should back off providing any indication that you’re involved in her stuff. Some people allegedly married their friends just for the purpose of securing them a green card (marriage was not bonafide or in good faith) and you could come across as such.
 
My $0.02!

Did you fill the preparer and interpreter's part on the i751 if you filled it? It's her i751 not yours, you helped her that's fine but uscis has nothing to do with you unless of course you signed up as her attorney. Even if you are there, any questions IO ask her, you won't be allowed to answer. If they want any from you, they'll ask you but they want nothing from you for sure.

@Trymester3I would strongly suggest that she attends the interview with an attorney. I do not know how difficult it may be to find an attorney who is fluent in Japanese. I think that would be helpful. I have not been in your situation. We brought an attorney to my husband's AOS interview. His memory is not great and at the time, his English was not as fluent as it is now. We just brought an attorney in case the officer would decide to interview me first and then my husband. It was helpful to have the attorney. Officers have a way of following protocol the moment an attorney is present. 
We paid her $500 dollars for the 2 hours that she was with us. Honestly, I was ready to pay $1000 but she did not ask. That said, I do not regret bringing an attorney. According to my husband, she clarified a few questions that the officer asked. 
 
That's my humble 2 cents. 

I agree with bringing an attorney to the interview.  Even if they cannot attend in person (which would be ideal), they can attend by phone.  In our interview, we did have an attorney who called in.  Regarding question 5, perhaps our experience will help: the only letter we received was for a N400 interview and only the attorney was allowed to accompany applicant.  However, both of us went to the interview in the event it would be a N400/i-751 combo interview.  The only person that questioned why the US citizen spouse is present was the security guard - we basically told her that our attorney specifically asked the US citizen spouse to attend because of the i-751 and that was enough to let us both in.  I would also say that even if they do not let you in, it would be good to still be on standby in case the officer do ask for you to come in.  You ex-wife should let the officer know that you are outside/on standby/etc.  I think it is also great that you are helping your ex-wife through this process and supporting her through it.

1. The IO wouldn't be interested in why she was working and filing taxed on an expired GC.
2. If her Japanaese passport is in japanese langauge, then yes.
3. why not bring wat is being asked rather than figuring out rationale behind it.
4. Initial i751 is already void with no response to RFE.
5. In uscis eyes, you at present are not a factor or noone to her i751 with divorce waiver, so why would they allow you in, for what reason.
 
If it's labelled as an initial interview, it could very likely to determine whether to keep this i751 active for processing or void it due to late filing. The fact that she is called is good. She should probably be prepared to answer the good reasons behind not responding to previous rfe and late filing of this one.

Unless she's moved again since January 24, 2019 they have "officially" updated her address correctly, since she's already received correspondence from USCIS at the new address just last week.....And the new i-751 sent in will also list the new address again, anyhow.....yes, you're overthinking the address part a tiny bit  
 
Presumably they have her correct address on file if, as you say, she's ALREADY received USCIS mail at her new address last week...  

It is permitted and it will work.
Relax.

Not a problem, they understand that she is the same person who is using her maiden name now but went by her married name prior to the divorce.

Nothing to worry about. They already know that. Just don't forget the brief letter explaining what happened with the missing mail. 

Yes, you can use just a copy, but if she was requested an interview, you will have to provide the official certified copy or the original one. also don't forget the divorce decree (also a copy).

OP most definitely required to explain why it is filed late. 

Well, I'm not sure how long the divorce will take, and I don't want to lie and say that the marriage is still good just so that she can beat that "removing green card conditions" deadline. What do you guys recommend as the best course of action.

Hello,
I sent in my I-129F on Nov. 1st, so I know we are nowhere near done with this process, but my question pertains to my debt. I have some serious student loan debt, and perhaps some medical bill debt as well. Will this be a factor, or come up at all when it comes to determining if my fiancee and I will be able to get married. She is Japanese and I am from the USA. I do intend to pay off the student loan debt, but don't really feel comfortable paying it anytime soon. Even if its not an issue now, will it become an issue during the Affidavit of Support part of our step-by-step process. By the way, I plan on having my mother on as a co-sponsor.
As far as how things are going, she emailed me 2 days ago and tells me USCIS says the status of our case is: "initial reviewing"