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I applied for naturalization under the five-year rule and am now considering divorce. Do I need to wait until after my N-400 case is approved?

04 Aug 2026
Posted at 12:01h in Citizen, FAQs, For Individuals by

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If a person is applying for naturalization under the five-year rule, rather than the three-year rule based on marriage to a U.S. citizen, a pending divorce would generally not prevent approval of the N-400 application. (04.Aug.2026)

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