Filing N-400 under 5-year rule (divorced)

[Keila_27 32]

Hi, I am planning to apply for N400 under the 5-year rule (in Alaska) and I have a couple of questions since I am divorced (no children). I obtained my GC via spouse visa.

I entered the US May 2019 (May 2024 marks my 5th year)

Filed ROC Feb 2021

Separated by March 2022 

ROC approved and received 10-year GC Jan 2023

Filed for divorce March 2023

Divorce finalized May 2023

 

What documents do I need to prepare, and will I be asked a lot about my previous marriage?

Do I also need to bring a certified true copy of the divorce decree (I have the original document)

 

*Just a note, my Philippine passport is in my maiden name while my GC is still in my married name. Will I have a problem with this?

 

Anyone here who has the same situation and has already filed? Any advice?

 

Thank you so much

[Dashinka 24,651]

Since you received your GC via marriage, you marital history may be explored during the N400.  One sticking point may be the fact that you separated while the ROC was in process, but did not divorce until after that was decided.  This could be something an IO may look at.  Make sure you take evidence of the bonafides of your marriage to show it was entered into in good faith.  As to your passport being in your maiden name, this is not an issue.  My wife was in the same situation.

 

Good Luck!

[OldUser 7,005]

Agree with @Dashinka here.

 

Was I-751 switched to divorce waiver once you separated @Keila_27? 

If USCIS only now going to learn about your divorce, this can become tricky.