Can it hurt me?

Asked 11 months ago - Brooklyn, NY

I'm an Independent contractor and after expensses I only made 8,000 to my pocket this year. I'm going to apply for my citizen after 5 years cause im divorce and I'm affriad they aren't going to give me the citizen because of that ,can it hurt me?

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  1. Maurice N Ross


    Contributor Level 20


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    Answered . This should not hurt you when you apply for citizenship. Hopefully you will do better in 2013.

  2. Iara Nogueira Morton

    Contributor Level 6


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    Answered . As to being divorced, at your Natz interview they will ask you about this prior marriage - CIS will want to make sure the marriage which conferred upon you your Green Card was indeed legitimate and entered into in good faith. So, do expect to answer questions about the legitimacy of your prior marriage and the reasons for the divorce. As to the low taxes, the Natz application asks whether you have ever failed to file taxes since becoming a permanent resident - so long as you haven't you are OK as the fact that your taxes are low are not an impediment to becoming a USC. You should owe no money to the IRS and I hope you haven't received government benefits either. Best of luck!

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  3. Vincent Peter White

    Contributor Level 18

    Answered . I suggest you post this question again under the immigration heading. Good luck!

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