Naturalization After Divorce

[outt]

I am going to apply for naturalization after 5 years of being a permanent resident. My green card is marriage based, but our marriage didn't work out eventually. We're getting divorced after 6 years of being together. Even though my N-400 will be based on 5 years of my residence, rather than 3 years + marriage, it's absolutely obvious, my application is supposed to be given closer look compared to those who are still married. But I would like to know the real stories and the real experience of people who are in the same situation, which, I think, is not that rare. How likely that I'll have to collect bona fide support again. How likely will I be asked the same questions again? Your feedback will be much appreciated.

[dude15]

Sorry you are going through this. Under 5 years - it really doesn't matter what the state of your marriage is. The main thing is to let them know what your status is on your application (Married or Divorced). Just went through something similar (married only 2 years) and they only asked me basic questions about my relationship (where did you meet, name etc). Nothing more but then again every case is unique.

I am going to apply for naturalization after 5 years of being a permanent resident. My green card is marriage based, but our marriage didn't work out eventually. We're getting divorced after 6 years of being together. Even though my N-400 will be based on 5 years of my residence, rather than 3 years + marriage, it's absolutely obvious, my application is supposed to be given closer look compared to those who are still married. But I would like to know the real stories and the real experience of people who are in the same situation, which, I think, is not that rare. How likely that I'll have to collect bona fide support again. How likely will I be asked the same questions again? Your feedback will be much appreciated.

[Lina123]

How did it go for you? Almost the same situation here.. kinda nervous to apply.

[outt]

How did it go for you? Almost the same situation here.. kinda nervous to apply.

Haven't applied yet but going to. Have you?

[Mike E]

I am going to apply for naturalization after 5 years of being a permanent resident. My green card is marriage based, but our marriage didn't work out eventually. We're getting divorced after 6 years of being together. Even though my N-400 will be based on 5 years of my residence, rather than 3 years + marriage, it's absolutely obvious, my application is supposed to be given closer look compared to those who are still married. But I would like to know the real stories and the real experience of people who are in the same situation, which, I think, is not that rare. How likely that I'll have to collect bona fide support again. How likely will I be asked the same questions again? Your feedback will be much appreciated.

I started working on my N-400 before I field for divorce. I had a lot on my plate, so I waited until the divorce was complete and I'd logged enough time in my residence to file.

I think it is better to wait until the final divorce decree to file the N-400 because there there is no question that you with held information from USCIS.

I was asked to provide proof that I was making my alimony payments on time. I brought it to the interview, but the IO didn't look at the papers or collect them. My case was approved a couple weeks later.

[JoanNash]

I am also interested in this question. My husband and I have lived together for almost 15 years, but we moved to the United States together on green cards. And he told me that since he had relatives in that country, then, in principle, nothing should bother me. By the way, I have the same rights as he does. Naturalization should take place on the basis of being married, and if we are divorced, this does not mean that we have never lived together.

[pozitronic]

Hey Outt. I know you wrote this a couple of years back. Hope things have settled by now. What did you end up doing? I also get the sense it's better to wait until divorce is completed before filing the N-400. It's so overwhelming this process, and I also echo John from above's sentiment. Get a therapist. Getting this support, and processing the trauma actually helped me speed up process of getting a divorce, as well as the N400.