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by rsstack 334 days ago
My time to apply for citizenship based on my EB green card is approaching (4 years and 9 months, right?). Is it still advised for employment-based cases without children to file the N-400 without a lawyer?

Additionally - I will be getting married, to a US citizen, after filing the N-400 but likely before it will be approved or before the oath ceremony. Does that change the answer? In theory, she's not benefiting my case and not benefiting from my case, but I'm not sure if USCIS has a different opinion.
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proberts 334 days ago
Your impending marriage doesn't change the answer and the answer is that naturalization applications are very easy and don't require the assistance of a lawyer unless there's an issue, specifically, a criminal record, a history of immigration violations/non-compliance, or extended absences (more than 6 months) from the U.S. while a green card holder.
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rsstack 334 days ago
Thank you! Luckily none of those issues apply :)
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