Back2Reality

If you can file a joint petition (i.e., your wife signs the petition as well) and, as it appears, can provide documentation of the four main areas of bona fide marriage (cohabitation, financial co-mingling, shared experiences and planning for the future), why does USCIS need to know about your marital challenges?
 
You should only tell the government enough to get the benefit you're applying for, but not a single word more. Your goal is to show you have a bona fide marriage, not a blissful one.

Just to add to afrocraft's comment, going for counseling adds to the fact that you have a bonafide relationship. Life is HARD and all couples hit bumps. Why would you go to counseling if 1) it wasn't bonafide or 2) you didn't want to work it out? The living apart is explained by the work situation. Consider wills and/or medical power of attorney for great ROC evidence and documents for your lives. Good luck.

GC Received in the mail today. PD: May, 02 - Approval, December, 09. 
 
Fun Fact, my application status is still RFE was sent, since September 27, 2017, but who cares. 

Got my Case Approved today:
 
PD May 02, 2017
Biometrics May 18, 2017
EAD: August 20, 2017
Interview: September 24, 2017 - Got two RFEs in the interview
RFE Received November 1st
Case Approved: December 14, 2017
 
FYI for those got, might get RFE, they didn't even change the status of case online after their received my response. As of today, My case is still pending.  

Got my Case Approved today:
 
PD May 02, 2017
Biometrics May 18, 2017
EAD: August 20, 2017
Interview: September 24, 2017 - Got two RFEs in the interview
RFE Received November 1, 2017
Case Approved: December 14, 2017
 
FYI for those who got, might get, RFE, they didn't even change the status of case online after their received my response. As of today, My case is still pending, which is crazy! 

Hello folks,
 
I was wondering if anyone got tips to prepare for the interview besides the basic “bring documents and relationship proof”? 
 
My my interview is next week

7 days
4 to produce
2-3 day shipping

7 days
4 to produce
2-3 day shipping

No tracking, and your card will arrive in 2 days from that update. Max 3 days. If you didn't receive it by 3 days call them and ask for tracking 

Received combo card in the mail today.
 

Received combo card in the mail today.
 

Received combo card in the mail today.
 

All governments IDs, Licenses, docs, or passports takes 2 weeks from production to arrival. I highly doubt you get your license or SSN in a week.
 
You don't need SSN for license, just visa, passport, and EAD. Once you complete the exam, they will give you a temporary paper license until you get the rea one

Well from what I heard a job offer and emergency situation like death, losing job, or pregnancy are the main factors for approval. You could try that but still if you are above poverty line and your wife and yourself share finances based on your application, I doubt they would take it seriously.
 
 
it means they will Contact you for either evidence or a decision on your case. Usually 7-10 days for mail to deliver  

Yes... call the service number and ask for a Tier 2 officer. They will give it to you.

After they approved my EAD card on Friday,
i was scheduled for an interview today. They even set a date for me, Sep 27, 2017.
 
what a crazy turn over
 
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PD: May 02, 2017
I-485 PD: 08, 2017
biometrics: May 24
EAD approval: August 18

That's amazing!  Congrats!

No need, just go tomorrow morning or whenever you are available.
Take passport, EAD, your Visa, and  your Case receipt.
PS. It's probably going to be a long wait, and so far they ain't gonna let you use your phone inside the SSN office, so don't take any bottle, lighter, or whatsoever, 
It's secure place, like an airport.  

My case is just now scheduled to an interview  on sep 27, 2017.
 

After they approved my EAD card on Friday,
i was scheduled for an interview today. They even set a date for me, Sep 27, 2017.
 
what a crazy turn over
 
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PD: May 02, 2017
I-485 PD: 08, 2017
biometrics: May 24
EAD approval: August 18

After they approved my EAD card on Friday,
i was scheduled for an interview today. They even set a date for me, Sep 27, 2017.
 
what a crazy turn over
 
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PD: May 02, 2017
I-485 PD: 08, 2017
biometrics: May 24
EAD approval: August 18

My case is just now scheduled to an interview  on sep 27, 2017.
 

Approved and card ordered on 8/14
Mailed on 8/17
Received on 8/21

My case is just now scheduled to an interview  on sep 27, 2017.
 

After they approved my EAD card on Friday,
i was scheduled for an interview today. They even set a date for me, Sep 27, 2017.
 
what a crazy turn over
 
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PD: May 02, 2017
I-485 PD: 08, 2017
biometrics: May 24
EAD approval: August 18