And I'm back! Question about mental hospital question

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Alright, so after 5+ years here we are going to file for DH's Naturalization. Part of why I am doing is that he is mentally unwell. I've thought about taking him to the hospital in the past but he insisted that I don't. Imagine how I felt when I came across the question regarding if the immigrant has been confined or spent time in a mental institution. Ouch. Has anyone experienced this and gotten through the process? At the end of the day my DH's life is more important than a US passport but I think that's pretty messed up. Anyone else in my position? Thanks. 

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Hmm

 

I assumed he had to be mentally competent to swear the oath?

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Part 12, Question 5: Have you EVER been declared legally incompetent or been confined to a mental institution?

EDIT: Just to clarify, he has bad depression and anxiety. He is not incompetent. Most mentally ill people are not incompetent. 

Edited October 8, 2018 by mrss13

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They are also clear that a positive response to many of those questions does not automatically disqualify you. It just means they have more stuff to check.

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22 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

They are also clear that a positive response to many of those questions does not automatically disqualify you. It just means they have more stuff to check.

Thanks, this is reassuring but also a bit disheartening since mental illness is more than stigmatized enough. Hope I can keep him out of the hospital until this is done.

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2 minutes ago, mrss13 said:

Thanks, this is reassuring but also a bit disheartening since mental illness is more than stigmatized enough.

So is alcoholism, prostitution, and other things they ask about.