Advice wanted: Divorced - Updated USCIS of address change late - intending to become a Citizen 2025

[MattyUKtoUS 242]

Hi everyone. 

 

I received an absolutely huge amount of help from many of you here when I was going through this process at the beginning of Covid, unfortunately however, our marriage did not work out. 

 

We split amicably and got divorced. Admittedly there was a delay in changing my address with USCIS (Over a year) however I have since taken care of that and updated my address. I am on a 10-year Green card.  

 

Is there anything else I should do, need to do? 

 

 

I do plan to stay in the US and become a Citizen. I assume there will be some extra scrutiny during the interviews etc.  

 

Regards, Matt

 

 

[Boiler 45,525]

You just have to wait at least 5 years to apply to naturalise.

[powerpuff 6,705]

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[OldUser 6,703]

Nothing else. Keep updating addresses, paying taxes, and apply under 5 year rule. You may get some scrutiny especially if marriage fell apart shortly after coming to the US. If you have evidence of joint life, please keep it in your pocket for naturalization if this is ever asked for.

[MattyUKtoUS 242]

Thanks everyone ❤️ 

 

Last question in that case, can I apply for naturalization at 5 years or dose USCIS allow you to apply a few months before? I felt that used to be that case, but I do not see mention of it on the Naturalization eligibility checker. 

 

Matt

[Demise 1,289]

13 minutes ago, MattyUKtoUS said:

Thanks everyone ❤️ 

 

Last question in that case, can I apply for naturalization at 5 years or dose USCIS allow you to apply a few months before? I felt that used to be that case, but I do not see mention of it on the Naturalization eligibility checker. 

 

Matt

You can file up to 90 days early. People generally recommend giving it a few days after the 90 days before date comes, so like 85 days or so, just in case so someone counting days on intake doesn't mistakenly return your application.