MiraW

I had my citizenship interview in January, my questions were all pretty straightforward. 
I remember being asked 2 questions about "how many xxxxxx", and 1 question was "When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?" So, in that situation you can't mess up your answers.
But they're not gonna be super crazy strict on your grammar or anything like that, you need to show them you know the correct answer.
So, for example, if the question is "What is the highest court in the United States?" and you say, "supreme court" instead of "the supreme court", that's totally ok.
Another example, "What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?" The suggested answer is "serve on a jury", and my friend answered "jury duty", her IO was fine with that.
 
Don't over stress on answering the questions word for word like in the study material, from experiences I've seen on here (including my own), they don't really nitpick about that.
 
PS. Somehow I can't remember all questions I was asked, I was asked 8, since I got 2 wrong. Here's what I still remember.
1. How many people are there in the House of Representatives? 
2. We elect our representatives for how many years?
3. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
4. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

Thank you. I officially became an American citizen today! woohoo.
I do have a question, did you change your signature after the name change?
The naturalization certificate has my old signature next to the photo (taken during bio), I'm wondering if I should sign with my old signature on the certificate too....
 

You don't need to worry, this is very common. Sometimes the IO needs to submit the case for supervisor review, so he can't make the decision yet. Anyway, just relax and you'll hear something soon.
If you search on VJ, you'll see plenty of people got this and got approved soon after.

This is not true. She's been a permanent resident for more than 5 years, she's qualified to file under the 5 year rule. 
 

If you're using the VWP you MUST have a return ticket. You won't even be able to board the plane without it. 
 
I visited twice during the I-130 process and I was asked the usual questions and admitted. One occasion the officer was a pain - he kept trying to make me say that my intention was to stay. He wanted to know where I worked and the telephone number of my boss, wanted to know how much money I had. And he kept saying "tell the truth, your husband is going to file the paperwork for you to adjust status and you won't be going home" and I repeatedly said "no, that's not the case. I'm leaving next Tuesday".  When I flew back to the U.K. I really wanted to find him at the airport and say "see! Here I am, leaving, exactly as I said I would". 

Of course it’s not a problem... the oldest person at my oath ceremony was 80. I highly doubt she’s employed. The person sitting next to me was a grad student too.
Ps. Filing based on the 3 year rule would mean you need to provide marriage evidence, such as comingling financial records. 

It depends on how often your district holds oath ceremonies, but Denver is a big city so I'm guessing you shouldn't have to wait too long.
Boston hosts 4-5 ceremonies each month so maybe that's why it was pretty fast for me. 
 

@MiraW - You should receive an email with a link to the USPS site. If you click on it, it will show you an estimated delivery time. 

If you're guilty of a certain (sex) crime, you cannot sponsor a relative for a visa, and will be denied if you try to do so. Here is a good 2-page summary IMO:
 
https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/resources/n.13-adam_walsh_act.pdf
 
 

Way simpler than AOS. We submitted very basic evidence, such as tax return and house P&S. The IO didn't ask for insurance docs, photos or bank accounts. 
My husband went with me for the interview (waited in the waiting area), but I was the only one being interviewed. I think it's very rarely that they ask to see your USC spouse, normally the USC spouse isn't even allowed in the interview room with you. (Only the naturalization applicant is allowed in, and an interpreter if needed)
 

I uploaded 
GC, 
my USC husband's passport page
marriage certificate,
tax for 2014/2015
House purchase & sale contract (we bought a house together)
 
When I went to my interview, I brought 
health insurance info,
car insurance info,
house deed with both of our names on it,
tax for 2016,
some pictures (maybe 5 lol),
vacation records (air tickets/hotel record)
he didn't look or ask for the red items at all, he took the blue items.

Strongly recommend you that you should submit your N400 online! I just had my interview today, and the TVs in the waiting all had this information on display, suggesting people to submit N400 online.
I submitted mine online in Oct 2017, and it has been easy to see updates, documents etc. Also you can use a credit card/debit card to pay for the application fee online. Way easier in my opinion.

No, $110.
The $25 is for the processing facility, such as USPS, the fee is paid to the facility, and should not be included in the check.

Show up at the time specified on your notice. Usually they have people come in at different times to check them in so they can avoid a large number of people arriving at once.
So your check-in time is 9:30AM but the real ceremony doesn't start until 11. 

The accepting person and the IO reviewing your case are basically two total strangers to each other. The first person and the second or the third person probably didn't have the clearance to review your case files in depth anyway.
They received the application, made sure it's completed and signed, and scheduled your bio and then later on interview. These people are most likely "case assistants" who do not have the authority to look into the applicant's history.
I think we all understand how frustrated you feel, and mistakes and accidents happen, but in this case it's hardly their fault. 

The accepting person and the IO reviewing your case are basically two total strangers to each other. The first person and the second or the third person probably didn't have the clearance to review your case files in depth anyway.
They received the application, made sure it's completed and signed, and scheduled your bio and then later on interview. These people are most likely "case assistants" who do not have the authority to look into the applicant's history.
I think we all understand how frustrated you feel, and mistakes and accidents happen, but in this case it's hardly their fault. 

The accepting person and the IO reviewing your case are basically two total strangers to each other. The first person and the second or the third person probably didn't have the clearance to review your case files in depth anyway.
They received the application, made sure it's completed and signed, and scheduled your bio and then later on interview. These people are most likely "case assistants" who do not have the authority to look into the applicant's history.
I think we all understand how frustrated you feel, and mistakes and accidents happen, but in this case it's hardly their fault. 

The accepting person and the IO reviewing your case are basically two total strangers to each other. The first person and the second or the third person probably didn't have the clearance to review your case files in depth anyway.
They received the application, made sure it's completed and signed, and scheduled your bio and then later on interview. These people are most likely "case assistants" who do not have the authority to look into the applicant's history.
I think we all understand how frustrated you feel, and mistakes and accidents happen, but in this case it's hardly their fault. 

I've been told some good advice many times in my life: If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.
 
There's absolutely nothing wrong with realizing a mistake and going "Oh #######! I misunderstood what was meant." Instead, it's...
"It should have been described more clearly on the form." versus "I missed the related documents, didn't properly research it, and didn't ask first."
"They should have caught my mistake beforehand" versus "I shouldn't have made the mistake, learned from it and paid the consequences, and will try to avoid similar mistakes in the future."
 
Please don't misunderstand me...I truly harbor no ill will towards you or her. But when it comes to immigration, details matter and you need to both do your research first as well as have personal responsibility for any results. Pointing fingers at USCIS will never end well unless you can prove that they violated law or policies. What any individual believes they should do won't change the results. In this case, the mistake only results in a little bit of time and some money. For other immigration processes, mistakes can result in something far more substantial.
 
Best wishes.

A lot of people shared that if you submit marriage evidence with your application, there's a bigger chance that you'd get approved at the interview (recommended for approval). 
You're still required to bring evidence to the interview to show that your marriage is solid, and often times the IO will need to examine these documents after the interview, and therefore would take some extra time for your case to be approved.

First of all, you should file online. (many people on VJ have shared that it's faster by a few months, including myself)
 
I submitted all you mentioned and our tax records of 2014, 2015.
During the citizenship interview, the IO asked for our tax record of 2016 and took the deeds of our house (both of our names are on it).

No -it’s quite screwed up not paying child support. Prior delinquents would leave the country and not pay anything and abandon their responsibilities.
 
Now it’s hard to do that since controls are in place.

Do you really think your response is helpful? Looking at the history of your comments on VisaJourney, you seem to have a habit of sarcasm and being unhelpful in general. People come on VisaJourney for assistance on things that are--in most cases--"clearly explained" because some people actually don't think it is. That's why they ask. Save your sarcasm. Thanks.

I have to agree with most of the others here. He has no way to adjust status as-is, and the clock on the 10 year bar does not begin until he exits. Hoping to remain a few more years without getting caught won't change his ability to to adjust status, incur a bar upon departure, or make anything easier.
 
Each legal option was squandered along the way to avoid a consequence. At some point, the past catches up with you...and it won't get better.
Only you know what is best for you two together, but you need to realize and prepare for the day when when you will either be separated, or be ready to move to another country together.

Because the reason why you are an American citizen is being born in the country.
C is for people with CRBA.