n-400 - Marriage

[triplex 0]

Good morning,

I met my ex-wife in 2004, and after a while, got married in May, 2006, but things did not work out, and we ended up getting an amicable divorce in December, 2010.

Prior to my marriage, I was waiting for a H1-B visa, which was ultimately denied after I got married.

Because I was married to her in good faith, I was granted permanent residency in May 2007, and even the conditions were removed two year later. We provided photos, affidavits, bank statements and all those.

Now, I am applying for naturalization based on having more than 5 years of holding a GC, but I am afraid that my prior (and only) marriage can be seen as fraudulent, which it was NOT.

Do I need to worry about this?

Thank you for your suggestions/comments!

[Okalian 41]

Good morning,

I met my ex-wife in 2004, and after a while, got married in May, 2006, but things did not work out, and we ended up getting an amicable divorce in December, 2010.

Prior to my marriage, I was waiting for a H1-B visa, which was ultimately denied after I got married.

Because I was married to her in good faith, I was granted permanent residency in May 2007, and even the conditions were removed two year later. We provided photos, affidavits, bank statements and all those.

Now, I am applying for naturalization based on having more than 5 years of holding a GC, but I am afraid that my prior (and only) marriage can be seen as fraudulent, which it was NOT.

Do I need to worry about this?

Thank you for your suggestions/comments!

The legitimacy of your marriage, as far as USCIS is concerned, has been covered during removal of conditions. There would be an issue if you were divorced between filing for removal of conditions and getting the 10-year GC.

[Gosia & Tito 199]

Good morning,

I met my ex-wife in 2004, and after a while, got married in May, 2006, but things did not work out, and we ended up getting an amicable divorce in December, 2010.

Prior to my marriage, I was waiting for a H1-B visa, which was ultimately denied after I got married.

Because I was married to her in good faith, I was granted permanent residency in May 2007, and even the conditions were removed two year later. We provided photos, affidavits, bank statements and all those.

Now, I am applying for naturalization based on having more than 5 years of holding a GC, but I am afraid that my prior (and only) marriage can be seen as fraudulent, which it was NOT.

Do I need to worry about this?

Thank you for your suggestions/comments!

I'd think not. ROC already check the bonafide aspect of marriage. Divorces happen.

[Cathi 5,770]

Divorce happens. You have already been able to prove you had a bona fide marriage. Just be prepared to answer why the marriage failed. Many people apply for citizenship who are divorced from their spouses every day, and are successful. Good luck.

[triplex 0]

Thank you for all your responses!