N400 5-Year

[PlusUltra 8]

Hello everyone! My early filing for the 5-year rule is going to be on January 25. I have a couple of questions:

• I am in the process of getting a divorce. Should I wait until that is finalized or should just go ahead and do it when the 90-day window opens?
• I am planning to change my name back to my maiden name during this process instead of the divorce, would this be an issue?
• What evidence should I provide in the initial packet and during the interview?

 

TIA and any help is greatly appreciated!

Edited January 5, 2022 by FianceInTraining

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

You don't need the divorce decree as you're applying under the 5 year rule. 

There's no issue if you change your name during this process -you can actually do it before the interview-.

You can check the required evidence here: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/attachments.pdf

[Mike E 11,739]

1 hour ago, FianceInTraining said:

Hello everyone! My early filing for the 5-year rule is going to be on January 25. I have a couple of questions:

• I am in the process of getting a divorce. Should I wait until that is finalized or should just go ahead and do it when the 90-day window opens?

 

Provided you are candid with the IO you can do it either way.  Personally I waited until my divorce was final to file.  
 

1 hour ago, FianceInTraining said:

• I am planning to change my name back to my maiden name during this process instead of the divorce, would this be an issue

Either is fine.  

1 hour ago, FianceInTraining said:

• What evidence should I provide in the initial packet and during the interview?

 

TIA and any help is greatly appreciated!