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In general, someone whose naturalization petition was denied may re-file. In order to assess the likelihood of success with a new petition, it would be important to review the February, 2011 denial decision and other information about the reason the petition had been denied. Were there allegations of fraud? What, exactly, do the immigration authorities indicate your husband said? As should be evident from the unsuccessful case you previously pursued, it would be wise to engage an immigration attorney to represent you in this very important, and often complex, legal step.

*Derivative Citizenship* In some cases, people are U.S. Citizens and do not know it. In this case, it is possible for us to file what is known as a Derivative Citizenship Petition. It is a petition that if approved, will give proof of U.S. Citizenship. There is a significant amount of evidence that would be required for this type of petition, but if done properly, there is a reasonable chance of success. There are ways of obtaining records without his help.

The answer to your question is that bad credit should not affect your application. While the fiance petition will require the submission of an Affidavit of Support, someone else can act as a joint sponsor if you do not meet the requirements on your own. The concern with the Affidavit of Support is to make sure that the individual who you are sponsoring into the US will not require the assistance of any means tested public assistance benefits. What is reviewed is your employment history, your tax filings or your assets. If the issue is that you are not employed, a joint sponsor can always assist to help you meet the requirements of employment, income or assets that you cannot meet on your own. The Affidavit of Support is not the most difficult paperwork to complete, but it can get complicated at times depending on the situation. Perhaps a consultation with an attorney may assist you with understanding the requirements, but I would not say that you absolutely need to have an attorney working on the case with you. Nonetheless, if you are concerned I would certainly encourage you to schedule an appointment with a competent and licensed attorney who can answer you questions and steer you in the right direction. Good luck.