divorce during 10 yrs GC

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jajajeje

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I received the 10 years GC last year but I didn't apply for the citizenship, right when I was about to start the process, we decided to split up and divorce. She got half of the house, and so did I. My question is, am I stuck with this 10 years GC and cannot apply for citizenship anymore? :confused:
 
You can't apply based on the the 3-year marriage rule, but you can apply when you have met the requirements for the regular 5 year rule.
 
what is 5 years rule? does that have to do with my ended marriage? meaning will it cause any issues with that rule?
 
Most people apply based on having 5 years as a permanent resident. Because your marriage ended, you are disqualified from using the 3 year rule.

With the 5 year rule, it is not necessary to be married, and if you were married they usually won't care that you got divorced (although you'll still need to bring the divorce decree to the interview).

Read the Guide To Naturalization: http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/M-476.pdf
 
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