Laconia, NH asked in Immigration Law for New Hampshire

Q: My US citizen husband dies, what will happen to my N-400 since 3-year rule no longer applies?

My US citizen husband just passed away while my N-400 is still pending. I possess a 10-year green card. How his passing would affect my naturalization application? I had my finger printing. I did apply for the 3-year rule before we were married for 3 years, but not due to his passing do I need to wait for the full 5 years? Would my case be rejected without a refund? What will happen next?

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A: Yes, your N-400 application will be rejected without a refund, and you will need to wait for the 5-year rule to apply for naturalization. Sorry.

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