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theresident   0

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Hello, this is my first post so I really hope you can help me. I just got my permanent green card and I;m going to be able to apply for the naturalization on February next year. The thing is, my marriage is over.. long story short, my husband is a jerk. So I'm trying to move out, and I'm pretty sure I'm going to end up in another state, so my question is, if I leave now, without introducing the divorce petition, can I still apply on feb. and how long do I have to wait after sending the 400 to apply for divorce without compromising the process?

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You will need 5 instead of 3 years as a PR.

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You're planning to hold off getting a divorce so that you can still meet the requirements to apply for naturalisation within the three year time frame? Even though you know the marriage has already broken down? :unsure:

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Hello, this is my first post so I really hope you can help me. I just got my permanent green card and I;m going to be able to apply for the naturalization on February next year. The thing is, my marriage is over.. long story short, my husband is a jerk. So I'm trying to move out, and I'm pretty sure I'm going to end up in another state, so my question is, if I leave now, without introducing the divorce petition, can I still apply on feb. and how long do I have to wait after sending the 400 to apply for divorce without compromising the process?

Nope, this is really problematic. I would suggest first to do the divorce. Apply later based on 5-year residency.

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To be honest, I think I'm just going to get a divorce and just wait the 2 extra years.. but I was curious about that. The truth is 2 years go fast and I won't need him for anything else.. the thing is February is right there! but I guess my sanity is worth a couple of years more as a resident. =/

Just on a side note, getting divorce and everything, what documents should I take with me? IRS transcripts and things like that?

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Just getting your ten year card implies completing the I-751, if you want documentation, would be your divorce papers and the reason for your divorce. You may be questioned about this at your citizen interview. Also a good idea not to remarry anyone from your home country. That sure raises a big red flag. You really don't need tax transcripts, but can get them just by knowing your SS number at anytime, plus your full name and address.

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Yes, I have the 10 year card. I'm not planing on getting married to anyone any time soon.. but that's a very good advice. In fact, I still love the jerk.. but enough is enough. We always file taxes together, that's why I'm asking.. I don't want to contact him 2 years from now because of that or any other reason..

Oh, and I just want to thank you, all of you, for responding to my post so fast, this is a very sad situation for me and even if we don't know each other, in a way you are the only ones who understand my situation... at least the immigration part... so thank you very much from the bottom of my heart..

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