Resubmit Rejected N-400

[It_takes_2 5]

blah! So my fee waiver was rejected and my package sent back.

rejection notice says Received 1/7/16, Priority 1/7/16 Notice Date 1/19/16

There's an application number NBC* followed by 9 numbers (but when I check online I get an error message). And a green letter saying application rejected, resubmit, Place this letter on top of your application package

Question: (Btw I'm applying under the 5 year rule, not the expedited 3 year marriage rule.)

1- Should I send the same package or do I need to reprint the N400 with the new date of submission, signed, etc?
Since sending the application my divorce was finalized so I'm legally "divorced". Can I update them at the interview or should I do a new n400 with the updated information and new date?

I'm kinda hoping my info is in the system, and the package will move faster through the initial stage - maybe even keep the 1/7 Priority Date -- if I don't switch it out? But I'm also worried that if I send a different, updated application, there's risk of confusion and things taking longer.

Thoughts?

thanks!

[Penguin_ie 6,002]

I would update and send new forms, since there was quite a big change in your circumstances with the divorce.

[aleful 1,905]

hi

send in a new form with the updated information and a copy of divorce decree, it's a big change

[It_takes_2 5]

Thanks, I decided to change the application.

Aleful I thought the divorce decree was only for those applying under 3 year rule. Thanks for the heads up.

Went back to the instructions and caught another thing. I've been fighting Illinois regarding state taxes they say I owe, which I don't, but it seems I have to provide documentation it's been settled - as in I'm paying or they agree I don't owe money :/
so now I'm thinking there's no point in sending application without that information, correct?

[F & J 21]

Thanks, I decided to change the application.

Aleful I thought the divorce decree was only for those applying under 3 year rule. Thanks for the heads up.

Went back to the instructions and caught another thing. I've been fighting Illinois regarding state taxes they say I owe, which I don't, but it seems I have to provide documentation it's been settled - as in I'm paying or they agree I don't owe money :/

so now I'm thinking there's no point in sending application without that information, correct?

They would probably want the divorce decree. The Naturalization Certificate indicates your Marital Status so they would want proof of that at the very least. I applied for naturalization based on the 5-year rule as well but I did obtain permanent residency through marriage to a U.S. citizen so I was still asked a few questions about my marriage but definitely not as many as I would've if I had applied under the 3-year rule.

If you submitted the N-400 without the tax stuff, you would probably get an RFE for it at some point.