CASE: N-400 (Citizenship / Naturalization) APPLICANT: Chinese LOCATION: Cleveland, Ohio
Our client came to the United States from China in 2005 as a permanent resident. She came in on an immigrant visa through marriage. She was married for over two years prior to the immigrant visa and green card issuance, and as such she got a ten year green card. However, she got separated from her husband months after her entry.
Since then, she has worked in the United States as a green card holder, but never applied for naturalization.
When you apply for naturalization three years from your green card issuance, you have to still be married to the US Citizen spouse who petitioned you. If you are separated, you have to wait 5 years from the green card issuance date. This DOES NOT preclude the immigration officers from still making inquiries on the bona fide nature or lack thereof of your previous marriage.
She initially filed her Naturalization Application in April 2012. However, our client contacted us in early May 2012 and asked our legal assistance, guidance and help for her upcoming naturalization interview. Our client was concerned about two things. She was concerned about her marital history. Second, she had numerous trips to China for the last five years.
Although she went to China several times, she never was abroad more than 180 days continuously.
Our office prepared her extensively for the interview, and also accompanied her on July 3, 2012 at the Cleveland CIS office. She indeed was questioned about her marital past for over an hour, but she was ready after our preparations.
Our client answered all questions thoroughly and passed her citizenship interview.
Her N-400 was approved on March 20, 2013. Her oath taking is scheduled on April 5, 2013 in which she will be a U.S. Citizen.
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