Naturalization (pending status)

[sshinytoyguns 0]

hi everybody. today i went to my interview and civics test in jacksonville. i passed both of them and did mention that i am married, but eventually will file for divorce.

the IO asked me if i want to change it to my married name, but i told her no, i didn't want to, because of course of the brewing divorce. i did however changed my name and added a middle name and still kept my maiden last name.

i didn't file for naturalization, because i married a us citizen, but through residency. on the application it does show that i am married. if mine gets approved and let's just say i went to the oath ceremony got my certificate and the whole she-bang.

we didn't file for the divorce yet, but y'all besta' believe me i will file for it.

what do i need to do if the divorce gets finaled? should i report if to uscis?

my mind is so restless right now, worrying, thinking about this and that.

help...

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

If you have been a Green Card holder for 5 years, your martial status doesn't matter. You would in any case file your N-400 based on residency, even if you and your spouse would be still in love like newlyweds. Doesn't matter.

You now passed the interview, you chose under what name you will be known as a reborn American, and that's the end of the journey. The moment you receive your Certificate of Naturalization after the Oath Ceremony, you are done with the USCIS. You don't inform them about anything anymore, you don't think about them anymore, you don't have to sign in and out when traveling anymore . . . you'll be like a "natural born" US citizen, which is exactly what the term naturalized means. You'll be an American and that's the end of it.

Congratulations.

Edited June 7, 2011 by Just Bob

[sshinytoyguns 0]

If you have been a Green Card holder for 5 years, your martial status doesn't matter. You would in any case file your N-400 based on residency, even if you and your spouse would be still in love like newlyweds. Doesn't matter.

You now passed the interview, you chose under what name you will be known as a reborn American, and that's the end of the journey. The moment you receive your Certificate of Naturalization after the Oath Ceremony, you are done with the USCIS. You don't inform them about anything anymore, you don't think about them anymore, you don't have to sign in and out when traveling anymore . . . you'll be like a "natural born" US citizen, which is exactly what the term naturalized means. You'll be an American and that's the end of it.

Congratulations.

hey bob, thanks for responding.

yeah, i obtained my 10 year green card long before i met the future ex-husband. we are actually separated now for almost a year. i moved out september of last year. got my own place and filed my n400 i think around march of this year. would it be wise to just wait until i go under oath or i can go ahead and file for my divorce at the county office where we got married?

[Penguin_ie 5,997]

You can file for divorce whenever you want; as you are naturalising under the 5 year residency rule, rather than the 3 year married -to-USC rule, the divorce won;t affect your naturalisation.

[sshinytoyguns 0]

you are all so knowledgeable.

thank you so much for all your time. i feel somewhat at ease now.

i can't wait to become a citizen!

[sshinytoyguns 0]

I just want to give you guys an update...

Today, June 13th, I received my N-445 Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony form. I am soooo proud of myself! I am being called to appear for the ceremony on July 8th, at 0800! It happened so fast! I filed my application around March after 3 months here I am and will be a citizen! I am soooo excited!

I do have some questions about the questionnaire on the back of the form. It is 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.)

- I should answer this yes, correct? I got married in Oct of 2009, but been separated for almost a year or so now. Per my previous entry, I filed for N-400 based on residency and not from being/getting married to a US citizen. We didn't file for legal separation neither for divorce. I am however going to file for divorce probably months after the ceremony. After I got my certificate and stuff from the ceremony, they will not revoke it if they find out that I filed for divorce, correct? I am just so worried...I've worked soo hard for this.

The other question is:

7. Has there been any change in your willingness to bear arms on behalf of the US; to perform non-combatant service in the armed forces of the US; to perform work of national importance under civilian direction, if the law requires it?

- My answer is NO, there's no change. Is this correct? I am sooo ready to serve the US and be a proud citizen of the US!

Thank you so much in advance for sharing your thoughts!