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I'm not aware of expedite requests for I-751s. It's likely USCIS randomly approves newer cases to bring down processing times.

Why wouldn't you? It doesn't hurt

I think to formally withdraw, one needs to write a letter or actually start the interview with request before answering anything

Should have withdrawn N-400 the moment divorce was filed or at least before the interview. You got a nice IO. Some would have get upset / angry you proceeded with N-400 interview when ineligible for citizenship.

Sorry you had to go through abuse. Did you have therapy? How long did it last? It's a tough case, when there are no police reports, multiple pieces of evidence showing it was on continuous basis etc. Not trying to make you worried more, just hoping you have more evidence. Others may also suggest.

$402 is filing fee if you do it yourself: Expect $5000-10000 for lawyer's fees

That sucks! Yes, the kiosks is hit or miss with expired GC and I-751. Where kiosk operated in facial recognition mode - I was fine. Where it asked for a document - I had to see an agent. Now I got 10 year GC, and updated expiration on GE portal, not sure if this us sufficient or have to see somebody at enrollment center. I did not try updating expiration date based on extension letter before, maybe it was OK or maybe it wasn't. The enrollment center avoids I-751 extension like the plague, I tried twice updating info in their system. Seems like the same is with new enrollment, though at least I could use GE lane with kiosks not working...

If immigration lawyer is involved they can help you with this. Essentially, your spouse (or ex spouse at that time) will sign an affidavit / personal statement. This affidavit can be prepared by a lawyer after having a chat with spouse / ex spouse to confirm the facts. It will contain history of how you guys met, married, how marriage went and potentially reasons why you split. In the statement the US citizen spouse / ex spouse will confirm that the marriage was bonafide and real, just didn't work out. E.g. they don't have objections for you staying in the US and getting 10 year GC. This statement can help approving the case quicker and provide some protection in case if ex spouse later will write a mean letter to USCIS, accusing you of marrying them for green card or something like that. Just make sure you're in good relationship with your spouse. It may be hard during divorce, but it helps if they're supporting you staying. Either way, it's not wise to stay married for papers, as this can be seen as fraud.

That's not bad at all. Some jurisdictions require to wait 6 months.

Oh wow, that's a new one.

Does it really say extensive? Or "case is being actively reviewed"? Either way, I don't believe it means much. Just a filler status when nothing much is happening.

That's the filler status when nothing much is happening.

That's awesome! Good news

Totally get your worry. One time I got stamp showing as if I entered the US one month earlier! I left within 90 days of the stamp start date. I-94 was correct though. Didn't cause any issues during AOS.

Divorce ASAP and file I-751 with waiver. Did you file AR-11 for your move? Good lawyer won't hurt.

You're not living together since June. USCIS will mostly be interested in evidence of bonafide marriage between the date you got married and June 2023. They'll consider a statement from your spouse dated later and the divorce decree.

Hi, sorry you're going through marriage breakdown. There's no reason or benefit staying married, but separated just for I-751. How long does a divorce take in your jurisdiction? If your spouse is cooperative, you may want to divorce ASAP and file I-751 with evidence of marriage entered in a good faith.

Did consulate ask her about arrests etc? Did you have to list it on a boarding foil form?

Sorry to hear you're going through this. I think the best course of action is: She's an LPR and should not be denied entry. If you don't have I-797, she still should try crossing by land, especially if you have a copy of extension letter.

Cannot travel on I-90. Should wait for I-751 receipt and travel with that and expired GC.

Only through waiver.

No, your MIL being interviewed, not her lawyer. In my experience, lawyers do not say much unless it is related to their client's rights being violated. Or to give legal clarification on something. Your MIL should absolutely know the address etc. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Immigration Officer may be kind enough to accomodate due to her age (no guarantees), but she must know the basics, cannot walk in there clueless.

That's the most concerning part to me. I think it's your and your wife's responsibility to explain how important this interview is and maybe even perform some mock interview with MIL to ensure she answers questions properly even in Russian language. Explain MIL the importance of giving short, truthful and to the point answers. Go through I-485 questions too to ensure she answers Yes/No correctly for every question.

AFAIK most of I-751s have IOE nowadays.

You'd be surprised. She may need a I-601 waiver, but it's not always easy to get.