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    Jan 11, 2012, 08:26 PM
    Been married since 2005 in nigeria
    I have been married since 2005 in nigeria,I am now a us citizen,the problem is that I have always declared single through all the years of permanent residence,right now I want to file for my husband,is it wise to use the 2005 marriage certificate?
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    Jan 17, 2013, 11:08 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Fumilade View Post
    I have been married since 2005 in nigeria,i am now a us citizen,the problem is that I have always declared single through all the years of permanent residence,right now I want to file for my husband,is it wise to use the 2005 marriage certificate?
    Of course not. If you were single in form N-400, you may have a big problem and may jeopardize your status.
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