File N-400 as marriage or by myself? (6 years since GC/married)

[Frenchican 6]

Hello

 

I could have applied for citizenship since mid 2015, at the 3rd year married. I didn't.

I want to do it now. I have been resident for 6 years.

 

Should I still file as married or by myself?

A friend in the same situation said her lawyer avised to do it by herself, since it it was one document less. But is there any disadvantage in doing it that way?

 Would it be slower than doing "by marriage"?

 

Thanks

[vivostu 17]

7 minutes ago, Frenchican said:

But is there any disadvantage in doing it that way?

 Would it be slower than doing "by marriage"?

No disadvantage. Processing time is the same. Do it "by yourself."

[jhon30 28]

5 years rule , by yourself  not married .

[Ontarkie 13,902]

There's a little less paper work doing the 5 yr rule.

[geowrian 22,335]

21 minutes ago, Frenchican said:

since it it was one document less

I have no idea what "one document" shows a bona fide marriage + current marital union. Normally one would submit several different types of documentation for that requirement.

 

Assuming you meet the requirements under 5 years, apply under that.

Edited December 31, 2018 by geowrian

[Frenchican 6]

yeah, that's what she said, a little less hassle. I guess it's a lot more than a single document

thanks everybody

[little immigrant 800]

Will you file paper or online?