If divorced U.S. citizen, still need marriage certificate ?

S

suncat

Registered Users (C)
My application is based on marriage, but I already divorced my U.S citizen spouse. When I apply N-400, do I still need submit copy of marriage certification? Or divorce decree is enough?

I don't know if extra certificate of marriage will confuse IO that I am currently still married. So extral documents maybe are not better choice.

Pls give your opinoins. Thanks!

I find this forum is very helpful.
 
You cannot apply for citizenship based on marriage if you are divorced. You need to still be married through the entire citizenship process, otherwise you have to use the regular 5-year rule.
 
What you're saying is that you have divorced, remarried and have applied for naturalization and want to know if you must submit marriage certificate of previous marriage, correct?

The answer to that is no, your previous marriage certificate is not needed, just the divorce decree and marriage certificate of present marriage.
 
Bobsmyth said:
What you're saying is that you have divorced, remarried and have applied for naturalization and want to know if you must submit marriage certificate of previous marriage, correct?

The answer to that is no, your previous marriage certificate is not needed, just the divorce decree and marriage certificate of present marriage.
Click to expand...

Thanks Bob!

I apply for naturalization based on I-360 VAWA. I divorce, not remarried now. Do I need submit marriage certificate with ex U.S. citizen spouse?

Thanks!
 
suncat said:
Thanks Bob!

I apply for naturalization based on I-360 VAWA. I divorce, not remarried now. Do I need submit marriage certificate with ex U.S. citizen spouse?

Thanks!
Click to expand...

If you have it yes, but I'd be surprised if they would require it.
A divorce decree should be sufficient.
 
If you have that in possession, I would suggest to submit a copy of marriage cert. along with the application. And, should carry original when you appear for interview. You never know, USCIS may ask you.

Also, if you were married in US, you can get a copy (of marriage certificate) from county clerk office by paying small fees.


suncat said:
Thanks Bob!

I apply for naturalization based on I-360 VAWA. I divorce, not remarried now. Do I need submit marriage certificate with ex U.S. citizen spouse?

Thanks!
Click to expand...
 
usnycus said:
If you have that in possession, I would suggest to submit a copy of marriage cert. along with the application. And, should carry original when you appear for interview. You never know, USCIS may ask you.

Also, if you were married in US, you can get a copy (of marriage certificate) from county clerk office by paying small fees.
Click to expand...

Yes, I have it although I want throw it away....:mad:

I can submit it. I just wonder are the more doucments the better ? I don't want confuse IO with too many documents.
 
suncat said:
I apply for naturalization based on I-360 VAWA. I divorce, not remarried now. Do I need submit marriage certificate with ex U.S. citizen spouse?
Click to expand...


I applied based on VAWA too. I did not submit marriage or divorce certificate as they already have them on file. I only submitted I-360 approval. If they ask for anything else at the interview, I will provide it there.
 
aniretake said:
I applied based on VAWA too. I did not submit marriage or divorce certificate as they already have them on file. I only submitted I-360 approval. If they ask for anything else at the interview, I will provide it there.
Click to expand...

Nice to hear somebody has similiar case. Did you hire a lawyer or did it by yourself? I am going to file in Sep.

Keep your expirece posted. Good luck to you!
 
suncat said:
Yes, I have it although I want throw it away....:mad:

I can submit it. I just wonder are the more doucments the better ? I don't want confuse IO with too many documents.
Click to expand...

Don't throw it away until your oath is completed because IO may requests it. Just bring any documents with you to the interview. You never know what IO will ask for.

Good luck! :)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top