Getting divorced on a permanent visa, whats next?

[DialNoises 7]

3 hours ago, NorthByNorthwest said:

 

Assuming you file online the system will tell you exactly which supporting documentation to include. That is all that the formal application requires, however as OldUser pointed out, the adjudicating officer  can certainly look at your entire immigration history.

Additionally, the new policy memorandum from two week ago leaves a lot of room for interpretation, suggesting that adjudicators should look at the totality of circumstances:

 

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/policy-alerts/08.15.2025-Restoring_a_Good_Moral_Character_Evaluation_Standard_for_Aliens_Applying_for_Naturalization-Policy_Memorandum_FINAL.pdf

 

It includes wording like this:

 

 

USCIS will place greater emphasis on an alien’s positive attributes and contributions in GMC

determinations. These positive factors include, but are not limited to:

• Sustained community involvement and contributions in the United States.

• Family caregiving, responsibility, and ties in the United States.

• Educational attainment.

• Stable and lawful employment history and achievements.

• Length of lawful residence in the United States.

• Compliance with tax obligations and financial responsibility in the United States.

 

Nobody knows what this means in practice yet, but the circumstances around your divorce could certainly be looked at.

Of course new policies showed up at a time like this, I may only fall under 3 or 4 of these criteria, but surely the divorce doesnt help 😞

Thank you for informing me of this, I had no idea, that would be something to be expecting then.

Our divorce will be filed at no fault (partner lost romantic interest over the year) so I hope thats one positive I suppose..

 

So as of right now, before filing for n-400 when the time is ripe, I dont have to inform the USCIS of my martial status once the divorce is complete? (except for possible address change)

[OldUser 10,345]

45 minutes ago, DialNoises said:

Of course new policies showed up at a time like this, I may only fall under 3 or 4 of these criteria, but surely the divorce doesnt help 😞

Thank you for informing me of this, I had no idea, that would be something to be expecting then.

Our divorce will be filed at no fault (partner lost romantic interest over the year) so I hope thats one positive I suppose..

 

So as of right now, before filing for n-400 when the time is ripe, I dont have to inform the USCIS of my martial status once the divorce is complete? (except for possible address change)

I applied under 5 year rule, was asked about marriage. Lawyer stepped in and told officer it was irrelevant.

[DialNoises 7]

1 hour ago, OldUser said:

I applied under 5 year rule, was asked about marriage. Lawyer stepped in and told officer it was irrelevant.

 

Considering the circumstances, I will have to step into this without an attorney, I know how important it is to have one, but especially at a time like this and for the future ahead it wont be possible financially.

Thats why its important for me to learn how to deal with this myself 😞

[.yana 630]

Don't stress about it, you will be fine. Most people here do not bring attorneys with them even in complicated cases, and yours is pretty straight-forward. 

 

I have an N400 interview based on 3 year rule but was asked exactly 0 questions about my marriage. I assume this is what a standard 5 year rule interview will be like. Plenty of people share their experience on this website - perhaps read some posts before your interview if you still feel nervous then? 

[DialNoises 7]

2 hours ago, .yana said:

Don't stress about it, you will be fine. Most people here do not bring attorneys with them even in complicated cases, and yours is pretty straight-forward. 

 

I have an N400 interview based on 3 year rule but was asked exactly 0 questions about my marriage. I assume this is what a standard 5 year rule interview will be like. Plenty of people share their experience on this website - perhaps read some posts before your interview if you still feel nervous then? 

Thank you for the assurance, 

And yes this is what I usually do, obsessively, I research pretty hard here at times when I have the battle against the immigration. 

It was hard then, I've grown older since and it be harder now, but it is what it is! 

[DialNoises 7]

They are, well, have been currently staying with family, their stay isnt guaranteed permanent and I am not quite sure of their housing plans at the moment, chance they may keep staying where they are at the moment, but theres no telling if they are coming back to our residence or not and I cant get a clear answer from them as they are still figuring out what they want.

They want to be the one working on the divorce papers so I will let them (and review before signing) but it seems like they are taking a good bit.

My concern is, should I update the USCIS that we're separated until the divorce is complete?  and should I if im uncertain of whats going on?