Will Divorce Affect My Citizenship?

It depends on how far along you are in your green card status. If you already have your green card, your divorce will not affect your citizenship. However, if you are in the process of applying for your green card when you get a divorce, your application process will be stopped. This is true even if your I-130 Visa petition has already been approved.

In some states, you can separate without being divorced. However, Massachusetts does not recognize legal separation. You should consult with a lawyer before you legally change your marriage to make sure your citizenship application is not affected by a legal separation, informal separation, or limited divorce.