N400 questions and divorce

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Fader

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I was married in 1996 to a US citizen and received a permanent GC four years later in 2000 (it was a long wait due to INS backlog). My husband and I separated two years later (unofficially) and divorced in 2003.
It is my understanding that I can apply for US citizenship based on the 5 year residence rule. My questions are:

1. when filling N400 do I just state that I am divorced, or do I need to fill out all the other info about my ex husband?

2. what documents relating to the marriage, if any, do I need to submit with N400?

3. does anyone know when will the INS fees go up?

Any info would be appreciated. :)
 
I went through a similar situation. Here are your answers:

1. You say on N400 that you are divorced, and then in Part 8, don't fill out sections B thru E because you are not currently married. But you have to fill out section F with information about your former spouse.

2. You don't have to send any documents about your marriage with your N400. You are applying under the 5-year rule, not thru marriage. Only send what they ask for. But at your interview bring your marriage certificate, divorce papers, and some materials to show that the marriage was real. You might get questioned about it.

3. I don't know the answer.
 
Thank you!
I wonder if it wouldn't be easier to just renew my GC.
 
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Fader said:
Thank you!
I wonder if it wouldn't be easier to just renew my GC.
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Not to worry. Your case is pretty straight forward. You were together for 2 yrs after GC (3 yrs if you consider divorce, 2 if separation).
You will have marriage & divorce papers which should be enough proof that you were together for that long.
Your divorce settlement may already have the following, but if not: you can get information of joint bank accounts, joint apt lease/ownership during that time if possible. If not, you are still ok considering the time in between GC & divorce.
If you have kids from that marriage, that proves you were married in good faith too.

Getting citizenship once and for all will be a better option than renewing GC, in my opinion.
 
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