Urgent! Green Card through Marriage - N400 Based on 5 Years Residency

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I have a naturalization interview tomorrow in the San Francisco area.

I received unconditional 10-year green card through my marriage to a US citizen. In 2007 (4th year of marriage) our marriage started breaking apart and we filed for a divorce in 2008 which was finalized in March 2009 – we had no children together and there is no alimony. In May 2009, I filed for naturalization based on 5 years.

My lawyer recommended I bring documents proving the marriage was in bona fide for the period we were together. Since we are not together for close to two years now, and I have only one day to prepare, it is almost impossible for me to find all the documents (I have bits and pieces of joint bills and bank statements etc.)

1. I was wondering how relevant it is given my N400 is based on 5 year residency rather than marriage?
2. What kind of questions the IO may ask and what kind of documents would be most important? I am worried he would ask me about details I may not remember (for example - where she worked at a certain time in the past as she was a waitress and changed jobs every few months)
3. Another question - I originally filed N400 based on marriage, but withdrew it a short time before the interview, after talking to my lawyer and telling him the marriage is not going well. Can this have a negative effect on my current application?

Please help - I have very short time to organize/find these documents.

Thanks!!!
 
If you adjust after 5(!) years (meaning NOT marriage-based) then I just don't understand how the "bona fide" should be in place? You already proved you are (were) "bona fide" when you filed for AoS and got permanent GC. Now it's absolutely irrelevant. Just bring your divorce papers.
 
Thanks Again!

I would think like you two, but my lawyer suggested I bring all the supporting documents, and this is why I am asking these questions. Anyone has a different opinion/experience?

Thanks for your help!
 
Bring the papers you have just in case of the remote chance of having to show them. But don't stress yourself trying to find them.
 
Update

Unfortunately, the officer could not reach a decision. He asked regarding the application I withdrew, a few question about my wife and me. I had lots of documents, but he did not ask for anything. He told me he would let me know by mail if he needs anything.

I will keep you updated.
 
By the way - Does anyone have an idea about timing for next step after a decision cannot be made on N-562 (San Francisco office), or about the type of documents that can be requested?
Thanks!
 
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