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dmaan   15

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Hello,

 

I received my greencard through marriage to a USC on 2014. We divorced after 4 years of marriage. I have applied for my citizenship and have an interview on Jan 5. I married my wife last year. Even though I am filing for n-400 based on 5 year rule, how likely is it that I am going to be asked questions about my previous marriage? My interview is at Irving, Texas. Has anyone been through something similar? 

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They can ask about and examine everything, including how you originally obtained your Green card. 

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I think they will ask questions because it is not just a "previous" marriage but "the marriage" through which you immigrated. Although divorces can happen, they may want to know how and why that marriage ended. If nothing else, these events may help to paint a better picture of your moral character.

Relax, this is not a race.

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They might ask but the only way I could see that it would be relevant if they think somehow your first marriage was fraudulent and so you received your green card by a misrepresentation.  

 

Is your new wife a US Citizen? Is she from Nepal? The only way I see this is suspicious is if she came from Nepal and this may have been some form of long term plan.

 

My guess is you will not have an issue.  I would have a short explanation ready for the original divorce and the officer will move on. He may not even ask.

 

 

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dmaan   15

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A little update guys: I had my interview on the 5th and it was approved the same day. Very smooth interview. I was not asked anything about my last marriage. Good luck to all in the same boat. And thanks everyone for responding 

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