Important Question about N-400 Interview

[USUY2010 4]

We finally got to our three year mark in February! Because of how hectic life was with school & work, I didn't apply for naturalization right away, instead I waited until the Spring semester was through. I applied shortly after being done with finals and received my NOA within days. I was surprised at how quickly it all moved! To save some money on expenses, my husband and I decided that I should move back in with my in-laws while I finished school this Fall while he rented a room in the city in order to be close to work throughout the week. We started seeing each other less and have since grown apart. I'm now concerned for my interview process because I don't want to lie about my current situation, but at the same time I'm not sure whether I should be upfront and inform the IO - therefore stopping my naturalization process at the interview. My interview is in a week and I've started panicking.

Any insight into this situation would be greatly appreciated.

[hellraiser 42]

No reason for you to panic. I've learned one thing; trying to cover up something ends up with more cover up and at one point people may figure it out. The IO's deal with people like us everyday and they can quickly sense (could be wrong at times) honesty from dishonesty. So be honest and truthful but don't say more than it's needed. e.g. The reason for him to live apart from you at this moment does make sense; however you may not need to say that the distance is creating negativity in us.

Be happy and confident if you do not have anything to hide. So good luck ....

[Messybrownhair 251]

I agree. As long as you aren't in any divorce proceedings yet then I don't think you need to say your marital problems.. But be truthful about living apart due to school. A notarized statement that you are currently living with your inlaws might help?

[kitty11 0]

I agree with other posts too. Remember you are under OATH and at your interview you raise your right hand at the interview and swear to tell the truth. If you lie or hide anything and immigration ever finds out at any point down the road they can take your citizenship away. Just be honest and upfront with them and everything should be fine. Trying to conceal facts is a crime in itself so it is best to be truthful at your interview. Good luck to you and know that it will go well. I had my interview recently and I can tell you it went really well and I felt kinda ridiculous for stressing as much as I did.