OldUser

Good idea

That's good. Nobody can guarantee anything, but your case looks better VS somebody who plead guilty.

Dismissed means a lot of different things. Were you found guilty or were you acquitted?

Thank you very much! Exactly my thoughts. I was ready to defend myself with tons of evidence. I prepared all possible answers. I'm glad attorney saved me time and nerves during the interview though 😃

No, it shouldn't be an issue. Bring paperwork for passport renewal to prove your passport is at embassy.

It shouldn't. Make sure to give all correct answers on N-400. Check form multiple times before submitting.

That's exactly how it goes

Please stop worrying! MyProgress tab estimates don't mean anything! It's a random number that keeps jumping up and down. My estimate for N-400 was 7 months, process took 3.5 months. On day of oath, MyProgress showed 3 weeks until decision. @Edward and Jaycel also had 7 months estimate for their EAD on day the received the card! Be prepared for AOS to take 12 months. And for EAD about 6 months. If it comes sooner - great.

Yes, fraud is investigated thouroughly, especially with asulym applications. Assumption that judges give out asylum like a candy is a wrong one.

When I applied, my estimated time also showed 7 months. All and all, it took 3.5 months. On day of oath, MyProgress showed 3 weeks until decision. I wouldn't trust it al all. 4 to 12 is a good estimate.

Yes

It can take few days to show up. Nothing to worry about

AFAIK, Tax Return Transcripts alone are typically enough W2 + 1040 is the alternative if IRS Tax Return Transcript isn't provided.

Did you have stokes interview?

Congratulations and good luck! Pending I-751 was likely the reason for hold up. Also, don't forget the stats is for 80% of cases. You fell in that 20% outside of the timeframe.

Dismissed can also mean a lot of different things, which is worth clarifying.

No. Quite the opposite. She cannot leave without advance parole. You can sue USCIS. There's lawyers specializing in Writ of Mandamus. Are you a US citizen?

Yes, here's my experience: I'm very glad I had lawyer with me. I always had good officers. Not sure whether it was luck or because I had lawyers in the interviews for AOS and N-400.

Your passport can be expired. There's no requirement to have a valid passport for N-400

Yes. Should have done it before applying

MyProgress showed 3 weeks until decision on day of my oath 😃

Also, many countries allow applying for second passport. So you can keep one at US embassy and travel on second one.

Thank you very much!

On one hand I agree with you about consular processing being a safer choice. On the other hand, it's not unusual for folks in this situation to leave the US after 6 months visit, spend a month overseas, and plan another 3-4 months trip to the US because they "cannot stay apart and I-130 is taking forever." If OP really just wants to stay, I think it's worth taking the risk and adjusting. Immigrant intent becomes less relevant after 60+ days after entry. I myself adjusted from nonimmigrant visa to GC under Trump v1 administration. Of course, things may be a bit different now. I still believe if OP didn't have plan of staying, they can adjust. Of course, consular processing is prefereble, as long as OP doesn't seek another admission as a tourist shortly after departing the US.

You still have to sponsor your spouse. Your in-law will be a joint sponsor.