SteveInBostonI130

No. You can apply 3 years from 9 Dec 2021, minus 90 days.

In order to file N-400 online, the website will guide the applicant through a questionnaire. Based on the answers, including residency in the US and residency in the State data, it will state whether the applicant qualifies or not.

"EU" is by definition European Union. Some people confuse EU as European Region, which is it not. It is beneficial to know the difference.

EU and Europe are 2 different things. EU is European Union. Not all countries that are categorized in the continent of Europe are part of the EU.

It is "routinely available". The only thing that happened recently is that as of April 1, 2024, Covid 19 vaccines are no longer free. I believe it is about $100. https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240319/p2a/00m/0li/001000c

The job of USCIS 1) to see if there is anything that can disqualify a petition, and 2) to verify the information provided, and by extension, the validity of the petition. One thing going for you is that you do not need to establish proof of bona fide relationship for the I-129F. You just need to provide proof of the 3 basic requirements: the petitioner is a US citizen, both parties are free to marry and intend to marry, and the parties have physically met within the last 2 years. USCIS will also check that the petitioner does not have a criminal history that bars from qualifying. The approval of the fiance visa itself by the embassy is a separate matter, which requires background checks of the beneficiary, relationship evidence, and other requirements.

It sounds like you are on top of it. EDIT: What help do you need?

Members of active military have access to immigration liaison personnel and a special hotline to USCIS. In your case, it sounds like USCIS will not be involved and the embassy (DOS) will directly handle the I-130. I would advise you to prepare all your paperwork and have your required documents ready (passport, police record, birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.)

For adjustment of status, you will need relationship evidence. With him being incarcerated the entirety of your relationship, you will need rock solid evidence that your relationship is genuine. I highly recommend you to consult an experience immigration attorney.

The only thing that could be an issue is if you applied for any USCIS forms online - I-130, I-134A, N-400, etc. Checking for immigration records is not a red flag. Checking your I-94 is not a red flag. At worst, they may ask about it at the B2 renewal interview, if the interview is not waived. You would just answer honestly - that you thought that was where you checked for B2 visitor status.

By requiring a waiver, it is the very definition of out of the ordinary. This case is not DIY.

All evidence from when the I-129F was submitted to the day of the interview. Which country?