Hi Everyone,
My journey has finally ended! I applied to n400 last July (NYC, 5 years rule) moved to NJ in October. Had my biometrics re-use letter in March, and just came back from the interview at Newark, where I also did the Oath shortly after.
IO was super friendly and nice, and everyone there extremely helpful and welcoming.
What I took with me:
5 years of tax returns
Passport (expired)
Select service registration
Marriage certificate and divorce certificate
Green card (the 10 years one) but also the expired one, and the work permit
Proof of home purchase
Electricity bill
What she looked at:
Only most recent tax return
The passports
Didn't care about SS, cause I'm also older than 31
Didn't care about my marriage certificate nor divorce given the 5 years rule, although she did ask my current marital status
Didn't look at the bills/deed.
After she asked me the questions/writing/reading, we went through all of the yes/no questions, and I was approved. She then took my green card, asked for the expired one, and if I had a work permit. All was handed over, and I got the 'you're approved' letter. Waited about an hour, and had the oath with 12 or so more people.
Very painless and super easy. Now onwards to waiting 8-12 weeks for a passport, ha!
Thanks everyone for all the help getting me here. You were all crucial for this success. Hope my experience helps!
Best of luck