Planning to get married while application is pending

[cristyb]

I was wondering if anyone have any opinion or have been in the same situation ... I filed my N-400 a about month ago and I did my biometrics already and hoping that I am only waiting for my interview schedule.

Me & my boyfriend have been together for long time now and been planning to get married. He's of legal status and a Legal Permanent Resident. My question is, while waiting for my application/schedule interview, it is advisable for me to get married while my application is still in process?

Any advise is highly appreciated. Thanks!

[BigJoe5]

The only things to consider are. Will your name change by marriage? Will you want your certificate and later, your passport in the married or maiden name? A M/C can cerve as a legal name change document.

If you do marry, regardless of how you choose to handle your name, you would need to supply the M/C at interview so that the certificate can be issued with correct information as to marital status.

They might need to re-run the name check on the new name. It should not be a big delay unless your new name becomes a very common name or becomes the same as some other "person of interst", such as with a record of some sort. Either of those could be true of your current name as well.

[cristyb]

Thank you again for the advice. My only concern was if ever I do get married before my interview schedule with an Immigration Officer, would it delay my application? Since you've explained it very well, I have now a clearer understanding now and I just have to decide wisely : )

Thank you again and God speed ...