Poppy girl

Right then... I am getting close to filing and need to make sure that all my relevant documents are correct I have the M-476 infront of me but as a few of us are filling and will be filing as a divorced person, I hope this will help others as well.


1. Photo Copies of front and back of Green Card.

2. 2 Passport sized photos signed front and pack with A number and name in pencil.

3. Do I send my divorce papers? (copies)

4. Fee $675 is that one check or 2? ie the fingerprints is a separate check (A Number on the back of the check)


Is the above all I need to send or have I mis-read the checklist


(Of course all the information that was requested in the original form)

Thank you

Noorah101

You can write just one check.

Rene

Poppy girl

Great thanks and the rest I am good to go?

Rete

Don't forget the tax transcripts for the last 5 years. No to the divorce papers as you aren't applying based on early naturalization because you are married to a USC.

lansbury

Not sure if in your situation you need to send copies of the divorce certificate(s) but no harm in doing so.

Other than that send just what the checklist asks for, that is all they want. Good luck

See Rete replied as I posted so there is no need to send them.

meauxna

I think you need the divorce papers.

Are you using the 'Document Checklist' from the Guide to Naturalization?
http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/M-476.pdf
If you were married before, send:
Proof that all earlier marriages ended-divorce decree(s), annulments, or death certificates(s);

That is a separate item from the one above, 'If you are applying for naturalization on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen, send the following four items:'

Poppy girl

Do I need to send these? I thought the top 3 were the mandatory information required?

Poppy girl

If you have taken any trip outside the United States that lasted six months or more since becoming a Permanent Resident, send
evidence that you (and your family) continued to live, work and/or keep ties to the United States, such as:
An IRS tax return “transcript” or an IRS-certified tax return listing tax information for the last five years (or for the last three years
if you are applying on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen).
Rent or mortgage payments and pay stubs.

I cannot see anywhere that states as a divorced person I need to send transcripts, never the less I just called the IRS and was rather shocked to get a live person on the other end of the phone and have ordered the tax return transcripts.

http://www.irs.gov/individuals/artic...110571,00.html

Rete

Tax returns are used to show that you have good moral character. The number 3 is for marriage-based naturalizing PR and number 5 is for all others.

But then, if anything is missing then you will be bringing them to the appointment.

As for the divorce papers, I said no for just that same reason. I assumed you were going to be bringing with you to the appointment your records on the aos, removal, etc. along with the pertinent documentation, i.e. marriage certificate, divorce decree.

fatbrit

I ordered IRS transcripts for my 5-year N400. Didn't send a copy with my application but took them to the interview. They were not asked for at the interview.............but I'm glad I took them with me just in case.

Poppy girl

Great, Thanks Rete as well

Well I might as well file now then and just keep the transcripts when they arrive and take to the interview

lansbury

Good plan. The way the checklist reads you only need to send tax transcripts with your application if you are applying on the 3 year marriage rule. The worst that can happen is they send you an RFE for the transcripts but the checklist indicates they are not needed.

Poppy girl

Well its been, sent so better sit tight.

Here we go again looks like AZ is around 5 months processing time, we will see

Thanks for all your help.

meauxna

woohoo!

Poppy girl

Thanks for all your support and help