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I originally obtained my LPR status based on entering on a K1 visa (Fiancé' visa) and subsequently marrying my US citizen husband. This was about 18 years ago. We are still married and live together with our children. 

It is now time for me to submit form N-400 and I am wondering if I should base this on "General Provision" or "Married to US citizen"? Does it matter? Can I apply under General Provision even though I got my GreenCard based on marriage to a US citizen or would that be wrong to do? I don't want to do anything that would get me in trouble. 

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

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Yes.  Apply under 5 year rule (General Provision).  It requires less evidence and scrutiny.   

 

This is all we had to submit for wife:

5 years Tax transcripts
Proof of my 1st marriage Termination
Proof of Wife's 1st Marriage Termination
Copy of Wife's Green Card
Our Marriage Certificate
 

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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On 9/20/2024 at 1:01 PM, Crazy Cat said:

Yes.  Apply under 5 year rule (General Provision).  It requires less evidence and scrutiny.   

 

This is all we had to submit for wife:

5 years Tax transcripts
Proof of my 1st marriage Termination
Proof of Wife's 1st Marriage Termination
Copy of Wife's Green Card
Our Marriage Certificate
 


Agreed.

If I were to choose, I'd pick GP.

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On 9/20/2024 at 1:01 PM, Crazy Cat said:

Yes.  Apply under 5 year rule (General Provision).  It requires less evidence and scrutiny.   

 

This is all we had to submit for wife:

5 years Tax transcripts
Proof of my 1st marriage Termination
Proof of Wife's 1st Marriage Termination
Copy of Wife's Green Card
Our Marriage Certificate
 

Hi. Are these documents submitted in your application or are these required on the interview? I'm getting ready to apply under General Provision and want to have everything gather before I start. I just created my USCIS account online. Also, my IRS account only shows 4 years of return transcript records. Thank you.

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39 minutes ago, cheetaradf said:

Hi. Are these documents submitted in your application or are these required on the interview? I'm getting ready to apply under General Provision and want to have everything gather before I start. I just created my USCIS account online. Also, my IRS account only shows 4 years of return transcript records. Thank you.

Yes, we submitted all these with the online application.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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