Separated after filing N400. Now oath ceremony in few days.

[YankeeDoodle 0]

Hi,

I filed N400 with 3 yr married to USC rule. After fileing and before interview, things got worse and USC moved out of the house and filed for divorce. Interview went fine.. IO didnt ask and I didnt tell. Finally got the oath ceremony letter where it specifically asks if I got married, divorced, separated, widowed after N400 interview. Not sure how to answer that as technically I did NOT separate AFTER the interview. I am still married to the USC but the divorce case is in cour of law. Any help or suggestions is appreciated.

If I answer Yes to above question what all documents do I need to bring and what are different possible outcomes at the oath ceremony

Any advice please.

Yankee

Edited February 25, 2009 by YankeeDoodle

[diadromous mermaid 36]

No you separated BEFORE the interview, but are legally in divorce proceedings now. As far as I can see it is up to the discretion of USCIS whether you qualify for expedited Naturalisation. Did your USC spouse attend the N400 interview with you?

Hi,

I filed N400 with 3 yr married to USC rule. After fileing and before interview, things got worse and USC moved out of the house and filed for divorce. Interview went fine.. IO didnt ask and I didnt tell. Finally got the oath ceremony letter where it specifically asks if I got married, divorced, separated, widowed after N400 interview. Not sure how to answer that as technically I did NOT separate AFTER the interview. I am still married to the USC but the divorce case is in cour of law. Any help or suggestions is appreciated.

If I answer Yes to above question what all documents do I need to bring and what are different possible outcomes at the oath ceremony

Any advice please.

Yankee

[sara..... 371]

Hi,

I filed N400 with 3 yr married to USC rule. After fileing and before interview, things got worse and USC moved out of the house and filed for divorce. Interview went fine.. IO didnt ask and I didnt tell. Finally got the oath ceremony letter where it specifically asks if I got married, divorced, separated, widowed after N400 interview. Not sure how to answer that as technically I did NOT separate AFTER the interview. I am still married to the USC but the divorce case is in cour of law. Any help or suggestions is appreciated.

If I answer Yes to above question what all documents do I need to bring and what are different possible outcomes at the oath ceremony

Any advice please.

Yankee

mmm i dont want to sound rude but didnt u ask this yesterday or the day before?

sara

[YankeeDoodle 0]

No you separated BEFORE the interview, but are legally in divorce proceedings now. As far as I can see it is up to the discretion of USCIS whether you qualify for expedited Naturalisation. Did your USC spouse attend the N400 interview with you?

Hi,

I filed N400 with 3 yr married to USC rule. After fileing and before interview, things got worse and USC moved out of the house and filed for divorce. Interview went fine.. IO didnt ask and I didnt tell. Finally got the oath ceremony letter where it specifically asks if I got married, divorced, separated, widowed after N400 interview. Not sure how to answer that as technically I did NOT separate AFTER the interview. I am still married to the USC but the divorce case is in cour of law. Any help or suggestions is appreciated.

If I answer Yes to above question what all documents do I need to bring and what are different possible outcomes at the oath ceremony

Any advice please.

Yankee

Thanks diadromous mermaid.

She did not attend the N400 interview but from how the interview went I dont think they would have allowed her in the interview room and thats what everyone suggested that she is not needed and wont be allowed come with me during the N400 interview.

If it makes any difference she is willing to come to the oath ceremony and we have a child togather too, who will most likely come too if she does. Obviously it wasnt a fradulent marriage but I agree its upto the discretion of USCIS official at the ceremony.

Thank for your input.

Yankee

Edited February 25, 2009 by YankeeDoodle

[Dakine 26]

I don't know if it's worth the risk of failing to reveal circumstances that may affect your case if discovered.

Might be better to inform USCIS of your situation. Worst thing would be you'd have to wait another 2 years.

The letter does imply you were not separated at the time of your interview.

[Stella08 0]

I don't know if it's worth the risk of failing to reveal circumstances that may affect your case if discovered.

Might be better to inform USCIS of your situation. Worst thing would be you'd have to wait another 2 years.

The letter does imply you were not separated at the time of your interview.

I agree. If it were me and I wasn't sure if I really 100% qualified for citizenship and if I always would worry that the separation would be discovered, I wouldn't be able to sleep well for the rest of my life (just think about how you're feeling right now). Talk to USCIS and see what they say. They might say that everything is o.k. since you weren't separated at the time of your interview. Then you can take the oath and sleep well. They might say that you don't qualify for citizenship after three years but you always can apply again in two years and will most likely be approved. Or you can keep it to yourself and they find out later and you might get your citizenship revoked, punished for not disclosing this information and you don't get another chance. Talk to an IO, only they can give you a reliable answer about this case. All the members here can do is guess. You don't want to build your life on that.

Good luck!

[YankeeDoodle 0]

I don't know if it's worth the risk of failing to reveal circumstances that may affect your case if discovered.

Might be better to inform USCIS of your situation. Worst thing would be you'd have to wait another 2 years.

The letter does imply you were not separated at the time of your interview.

I agree. If it were me and I wasn't sure if I really 100% qualified for citizenship and if I always would worry that the separation would be discovered, I wouldn't be able to sleep well for the rest of my life (just think about how you're feeling right now). Talk to USCIS and see what they say. They might say that everything is o.k. since you weren't separated at the time of your interview. Then you can take the oath and sleep well. They might say that you don't qualify for citizenship after three years but you always can apply again in two years and will most likely be approved. Or you can keep it to yourself and they find out later and you might get your citizenship revoked, punished for not disclosing this information and you don't get another chance. Talk to an IO, only they can give you a reliable answer about this case. All the members here can do is guess. You don't want to build your life on that.

Good luck!

Thanks Stella08 for your candid opinion. You are absolutly right that it is giving me sleepless nights already and I dont want to live a lie and be fearful of the consequences forever. I am getting same vibes from everyone and thats what I am gonna do, tell them the exact situation and hope for the best (to be honest, I dont think the best scenario will play out so I am prepared for waiting 2 more yrs).

Once again thanks to everyone who responded.

I'll keep you guys posted as to how it worked out.

Wish me luck and may the force be with me .....

Yankee

[NickD 203]

When you walk into your oath ceremony with the N-445, you have to answer this question and sign your name to it:

AFTER the date you were first interviewed on your Application for Naturalization,

Form N-400:

1. Have you married, or been widowed, separated or divorced? (If "Yes," please

bring documented proof of marriage, death, separation or divorce.) Either yes or no to this question.

How would you answer it?

[NickD 203]

When you walk into your oath ceremony with the N-445, you have to answer this question and sign your name to it:

AFTER the date you were first interviewed on your Application for Naturalization,

Form N-400:

1. Have you married, or been widowed, separated or divorced? (If "Yes," please

bring documented proof of marriage, death, separation or divorce.) Either yes or no to this question.

How would you answer it?

If you answer No, chances are they would never find out, but you would have to live with yourself and be in a constant fear as you lied on this form.

If you answer yes and bring in the appropriate paperwork, you can just see what happens.

[YankeeDoodle 0]

When you walk into your oath ceremony with the N-445, you have to answer this question and sign your name to it:

AFTER the date you were first interviewed on your Application for Naturalization,

Form N-400:

1. Have you married, or been widowed, separated or divorced? (If "Yes," please

bring documented proof of marriage, death, separation or divorce.) Either yes or no to this question.

How would you answer it?

If you answer No, chances are they would never find out, but you would have to live with yourself and be in a constant fear as you lied on this form.

If you answer yes and bring in the appropriate paperwork, you can just see what happens.

You are right that if I answer NO, they will never find out. BUT i'll be living under constant fear that they can revoke it once they find out and especially when you divorce you make alot more enemies than friends who can threaten to bust your secret/lie.

I rather wait another 2 year than live with that fear and anxiety.

Another question.

I do have couple of traffic tickets that were cleared long before even I got my temp Green card, nothing since then. Do i still need to get a latest court deposition of those tickets?

Yankee

[NickD 203]

When you walk into your oath ceremony with the N-445, you have to answer this question and sign your name to it:

AFTER the date you were first interviewed on your Application for Naturalization,

Form N-400:

1. Have you married, or been widowed, separated or divorced? (If "Yes," please

bring documented proof of marriage, death, separation or divorce.) Either yes or no to this question.

How would you answer it?

If you answer No, chances are they would never find out, but you would have to live with yourself and be in a constant fear as you lied on this form.

If you answer yes and bring in the appropriate paperwork, you can just see what happens.

You are right that if I answer NO, they will never find out. BUT i'll be living under constant fear that they can revoke it once they find out and especially when you divorce you make alot more enemies than friends who can threaten to bust your secret/lie.

I rather wait another 2 year than live with that fear and anxiety.

Another question.

I do have couple of traffic tickets that were cleared long before even I got my temp Green card, nothing since then. Do i still need to get a latest court deposition of those tickets?

Yankee

Believe if the fine was less than 500 bucks, no, but if drunken or wreckless driving where someone was killed or injured, yes.

[YankeeDoodle 0]

When you walk into your oath ceremony with the N-445, you have to answer this question and sign your name to it:

AFTER the date you were first interviewed on your Application for Naturalization,

Form N-400:

1. Have you married, or been widowed, separated or divorced? (If "Yes," please

bring documented proof of marriage, death, separation or divorce.) Either yes or no to this question.

How would you answer it?

If you answer No, chances are they would never find out, but you would have to live with yourself and be in a constant fear as you lied on this form.

If you answer yes and bring in the appropriate paperwork, you can just see what happens.

You are right that if I answer NO, they will never find out. BUT i'll be living under constant fear that they can revoke it once they find out and especially when you divorce you make alot more enemies than friends who can threaten to bust your secret/lie.

I rather wait another 2 year than live with that fear and anxiety.

Another question.

I do have couple of traffic tickets that were cleared long before even I got my temp Green card, nothing since then. Do i still need to get a latest court deposition of those tickets?

Yankee

Believe if the fine was less than 500 bucks, no, but if drunken or wreckless driving where someone was killed or injured, yes.

It was less than 500 bucks but dont I still need to have it to prove that it was less than 500 bucks?