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For abuse waiver, You mostly need few documents at least (common): Police reports (events description), Medical papers/Discharge letters (injury description), Psychiatrist evaluation (if available), evidences of abuse and a demonstration with time line, one more thing may add value: Couple counseling records showing you tried to work things out. PLUS - You have to provide genuine intent of marriage too. So gather the evidences of PRE marriage that shows you guys were in love, evidences how the marriage happened. Then add cohabitation and good faith evidences like joint lease, bills, assets (home, car etc), joint LOANS, joint bank statements, pictures, 3-4 affidavits from friends and close family members describing your good marriage and how it ended up abusive relationship. You will be good to go. If he threatens you, take place in a shelter. You can add that powerful document but it has to be associated with proof of threats. I think all these together can end up in a decent case and you should be fine.

Hello folks, I applied for N400 a week ago and received notice of filing and also Biometrics reuse. So I am assuming I don't have to go for biometrics. I have few questions if some of you can help with some insights. 1. I provided all my traffic citations info with date, disposition and reason. I saw I had 8 traffic citations (speeding) and all of them are closed/disposed. But does it really look bad 8 citations in 9 years? Will it cause any issue? Also I had a misdemeanor from 2015 which got dismissed with no conviction in 2016. My all traffic citations were between 2015-2021. I did not get any problem in last 3 years. Any idea how these can impact? And do I have to take any certified papers of all these citations during interview? 2. The another is my employment situation. I filed in one state and will move to another state after a month. I will still have my home in current state until May 2025 because I will be working mostly 3 weeks in other state and 1 week in current state. Do I have to change address? Will it be an issue if I keep getting all correspondence in present address while I will be working part of month in another state? I will be renting a room over there temporarily. If I get an interview notice while I will be there I can fly for a day if required. One more reason I am trying to avoid address change disruption because the filing area has 4 months time line where the other area is 7 months. Any helpful insight appreciated.

Hello folks: Finally I ended a journey with a positive note after 6 years! I am so thankful to this community for all inputs I had. Here I want to share something which may help some of you in future who are on same boat. My situation: Entered as F1 student 2015, Got married to USC in 2015, Received CPR in August 2016, Separated in May 2017, Divorced filed by USC July 2017 and divorce Finalized October 2017. Applied ROC with waiver April 2018, Interview got scheduled October 2024 and Approved on 11/01/2024. My story briefly: Met ex in school and we both were students, we had a damn relationship! I call it damn because it was something unmatched and we got married after 3 months of date!! I could not even buy her a ring of $50 and I had to return some products at Walmart to come up with marriage court fee! None of our family members were even at marriage except for 3 friends!! But we had tons of love to each other and seriously it was serious. But soon when I moved to a different city to pursue better job and school, my marriage started getting shaky and started melting down. I tried a lot, really a lot but she gave up as my financial situation was not very easy one. Ended up with divorce after 23 months!!! Documents I submitted: My sworn detailed statements, divorce decree, marriage certificate, Joint tax, Joint lease, Joint electric and water bill, 4 joint car ownerships, 3 joint car loans, 2 joint bank accounts, 1 her employer's sponsored joint credit card, our many pictures, 4 sworn affidavits, our cell phone family plan, letters and cards, and marriage counseling certificates. Evidences and Documents.. Evidences and Documents... Evidences and Documents..... That's it! USCIS does not go and live with you guys; but they are well trained and seriously well trained to find the flags. Guess what? I even won the case where my ex submitted sworn affidavits along with her brother that this marriage is not good and legit. Officer slightly asked me and I replied that she went AOS interview 2 times and why was the marriage good then? Why it turned bad after 2 years and divorce? Why I have a sworn affidavit from her prior divorce? The officer went silent. I literally threw 2 years of chats in a separate folder and asked him to go through all messages if he had time and see what means love. He did not check it even. If you loved your spouse for real, it will be easily visible and you can be confident that you will get approved. But again one thing- Evidences and Documents.. Evidences and Documents... Evidences and Documents..... if you are divorced. One thing for sure: If you were in love and genuine, your confidence will be through roof as mine was. Here are some people say USCIS does not look anything if they think fraud. USCIS can think many things but you can get easily approved at immigration court because the judge will check and justify everything; not will just THINK. If you were in for real love and I say it again REAL LOVE and that's why got married, no one can beat you down. Stay up and be strong, stay confident- You will win. Good luck to all of you who are in same situation; my 7 years of stress and research helped me to learn a lot. To all folks here: Thanks again and Good luck!

File for divorce if the marriage is not working out. She can remove condition on her own if you guys had a real marriage by providing evidences. Holding marriage to HELP her will trigger immigration fraud and that will cause trouble for both of you.

Just in case if someone is interested in my time line of I751:

Hi! Thanks for all the input and guidance. My case got approved. All praise to God. 😊

Folks, Case got APPROVED!!! 🥲😍

Hello: I had my I 751 divorce waiver interview around 10AM today and at 3.30PM I received case update text and I was checking online the status. What it is saying I am just lost. I had 20 mins long interview and also my lawyer was there. Is it NOID or NTA? I am severely lost. Please help if anyone understands this.

Folks, good morning to all. I had my interview today. It was not very rough as I was prepared for or tough. I went with my lawyer and we both had our files. After an hour or so waiting, the interview officer called me. I went with lawyer and he introduced himself. He asked me to take oath. Then we sat and he asked for interview notice and green card copy, also driving license copy. I mentioned my address change in DL , so he fixed it in system. He asked my full name, ex-spouse name, date of divorce, checked if I had divorce decree. Asked what evidences we provided and we mentioned joint tax, joint lease, bills, bank statements, 4 vehicles, 3 motor loans, marriage counseling etc. He was taking notes I believe. Asked how we met and who proposed whom and how. Then he said "okay you will receive your decision if case get approved, I have everything needed to review". He asked if I had any question, I said no. I asked if he had any question and feel to know anything if he needed. He said he did not think so. My lawyer said if he could ask few questions just to take as testimony. Then he was like kind of NOT NEED TYPE MODE but asked how long you guys dated and asked why so early got married (like 4 months). I explained that we had a fantastic relationship and it was very well shared, cared, and it was a bucket of love, affection, care, attention etc. He asked how the marriage ended and who filed for divorce. I said my ex filed and went to answer how it ended. The officer said no need to explain actually since you guys are divorced and we have divorce decree. He said you and your lawyer will receive a decision once made. I thanked officer for being nice and respectful, also thanked him for chance to have conversation.He took copy of DL and GC, we were waiting outside. He came and returned the DL/GC. I thanked him again and said it was pleasure meeting him. He smiled and said thanks for coming. Now I am shattering again in stress why did not he ask many questions to understand the marriage situation or he already made up his mind prior our entrance. My lawyer said it went well and not to worry about any spouse complaint because the tone of officer was not negative. But the officer did not say anything about approval or confirmation of a decision. Any idea how long I have to wait for a decision? And is it a red flag that he did not ask some common questions?

Folks, good morning to all. I had my interview today. It was not very rough as I was prepared for or tough. I went with my lawyer and we both had our files. After an hour or so waiting, the interview officer called me. I went with lawyer and he introduced himself. He asked me to take oath. Then we sat and he asked for interview notice and green card copy, also driving license copy. I mentioned my address change in DL , so he fixed it in system. He asked my full name, ex-spouse name, date of divorce, checked if I had divorce decree. Asked what evidences we provided and we mentioned joint tax, joint lease, bills, bank statements, 4 vehicles, 3 motor loans, marriage counseling etc. He was taking notes I believe. Asked how we met and who proposed whom and how. Then he said "okay you will receive your decision if case get approved, I have everything needed to review". He asked if I had any question, I said no. I asked if he had any question and feel to know anything if he needed. He said he did not think so. My lawyer said if he could ask few questions just to take as testimony. Then he was like kind of NOT NEED TYPE MODE but asked how long you guys dated and asked why so early got married (like 4 months). I explained that we had a fantastic relationship and it was very well shared, cared, and it was a bucket of love, affection, care, attention etc. He asked how the marriage ended and who filed for divorce. I said my ex filed and went to answer how it ended. The officer said no need to explain actually since you guys are divorced and we have divorce decree. He said you and your lawyer will receive a decision once made. I thanked officer for being nice and respectful, also thanked him for chance to have conversation.He took copy of DL and GC, we were waiting outside. He came and returned the DL/GC. I thanked him again and said it was pleasure meeting him. He smiled and said thanks for coming. Now I am shattering again in stress why did not he ask many questions to understand the marriage situation or he already made up his mind prior our entrance. My lawyer said it went well and not to worry about any spouse complaint because the tone of officer was not negative. But the officer did not say anything about approval or confirmation of a decision. Any idea how long I have to wait for a decision? And is it a red flag that he did not ask some common questions?

I totally agree. Specially it depends on attorney too how he/she will act. I met some aggressive attorneys (like focused, determined for success and does not give up) who really made me feel confident. I was reading some articles about rude and disturbing behavior of USCIS officers. Hope my case and interview go smooth and I get fair chance to represent myself, evidences and everything honestly.

Hello, I spoke with 3 different attorneys for legal counsel regarding my case this week. During conversation, we covered the I 751 waiver interview, case documents, defenses and steps if negative outcome happens, and what to expect in the interview etc. To be honest, there is no set piece of interview setup and it really depends on officer I believe. All the lawyers said that the provided documents look good and since the marriage was real, so they expect me to answer the questions quickly and concisely. None of the attorneys had any idea how to defend spouse complaints if comes up during interview. One lawyer said that it might be possible they completely ignored whatever she said and another lawyer said since I did not receive any RFE or NOID so I can face some questions based on her complaints. But he added that since there was no arrest or family violence etc, so I would get chance to rebut if there is any false claim from ex. Another attorney said she gave you an affidavit and it was dated prior divorce, so why USCIS would look what she said after divorce? Also a layer mentioned that sometimes USCIS field officers can be rude in questioning or sometimes they may lack proper knowledge because they can be newly hired people with few weeks of training who do not have deeper and cleaner understanding of family immigration laws and cases. We had conversation over defenses and one lawyer said I can ask judge to review if they issue NTA and judges are more knowledgable in assessing the case comparing to USCIS field officers. Another lawyer said it takes 6-12 months to get to a judge if they a NTA is issued. Also he mentioned USCIS may issue RFE or NOID if they need more evidence or answer to something that can't be addressed during interview; she did not suggest filing another I751 immediately. Another lawyer said we can have a full packet of another I751 ready so that we can submit another 751 immediately. I am little confused which option to take. All of them sounded confident to win the case based on evidence if the interview goes well. These times are really nerve breaking. I am now potentially thinking if I should go interview on own and face the interview. Honestly it will be me who will answer everything; the attorney will just keep sitting next to me and watching I believe.

It is very unfortunate; I know. I have an affidavit from my ex-wife prior filing her divorce and way more prior to her complaints (I am not sure if she complained or even if it was properly heard to be honest). Also I went through our emails this weekend and found an email that she sent a year after divorce where she was communicating about an IRS matter from our marriage time and also said sorry for her behave of that time and some meaningless apologies. I also recovered some of our correspondence recently where they show we shared love, care and also how the downfall started and marriage ended. If all these do not make sense, then I do not know how another of my I-751 filing (in negative consequence of this one) will help or increase. Also I heard you can only file I-751 if USCIS does not issue NTA. I am not certain.

To myself, we did not have children. I won't be able to pay back car and educational loans if I have to move out. Also professionally all achievements and certifications will go under water because they won't have any value in my country. Extreme hardship to minor or dependent senior citizens are top in that category but it can be applicable to applicant as well based on factors. The question is how much acceptable that will be. Let's see what happens first. I pray to God to send me in right direction where I will find peace.

I just want to add one more thing- We both even went for marriage counseling and to multiple counselors and multiple times 2 months prior her filing divorce. I have so many proofs that I tried to save marriage and tried to work on that. Even during divorce, I had to go to therapist and take medication for depression. I did not file those papers though. I just did not want to look her bad in my application. If USCIS completely ignores all these evidences just on her statement/complaints then it will not be at least a fair evaluation of my marriage and case. I just want to add one more thing- We both even went for marriage counseling and to multiple counselors and multiple times 2 months prior her filing divorce. I have so many proofs that I tried to save marriage and tried to work on that. Even during divorce, I had to go to therapist and take medication for depression. I did not file those papers though. I just did not want to look her bad in my application. If USCIS completely ignores all these evidences just on her statement/complaints then it will not be at least a fair evaluation of my marriage and case.