N-400 questions

[CaseyBorne88 21]

Hi, my wife will be doing her N-400 online soon and we wanted to make a post here incase we need questions answered along the way. Our first question is about the 3 & 5 year routes. 
 

We got all the documents uploaded for applying based on marriage for 3 years before we learned that it is considered easier to just file based on her living in the US for 5+ years.
 

My question is: does applying on a basis of being a permanent resident for 5 years carry less weight than a marriage basis? 
 

Thx in advance for any information.

[OldUser 6,694]

10 minutes ago, CaseyBorne88 said:

My question is: does applying on a basis of being a permanent resident for 5 years carry less weight than a marriage basis? 

Generally, yes. If you have option to apply under 3 or 5, I'd pick 5 year rule (General Provision).

 

It's easier interview, fewer requirements for LPR to meet. Not all officers know how to handle marriage based N-400.

[Crazy Cat 41,885]

1 hour ago, CaseyBorne88 said:

Hi, my wife will be doing her N-400 online soon and we wanted to make a post here incase we need questions answered along the way. Our first question is about the 3 & 5 year routes. 
 

We got all the documents uploaded for applying based on marriage for 3 years before we learned that it is considered easier to just file based on her living in the US for 5+ years.
 

My question is: does applying on a basis of being a permanent resident for 5 years carry less weight than a marriage basis? 
 

Thx in advance for any information.

If she can apply under the 5 year rule, I would not file based on the 3 year rule.  This is what we uploaded for my wife's N-400 based on the 5 year rule:

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

Under the 3 year rule, it would have a been a LOT more.