to move or not to move...

[Rob & Chris 0]

Hi all,

It has been awhile since I last posted in here. I am about to start my journey with Naturalization by next year (September 2009). With the factor that my husband is going to be deployed by November 2009 (next year), I do not know if it would be easier to move to our next base while he is away and file for my citizenship there (Washington state), or stay put (Virginia) while he is deployed and apply for citizenship in our current residence.

I have read about a requirement for the applicant to reside within the state or district for 3 months prior to application. I am a little confused by this requirement. If ever we decide to move to another state, do I need to count 3 months of residence in that state before I start my application? or it really wouldn't matter, I can apply rightaway in that new state rightaway?

Another thing I would like to ask is, would it take more time for my application to be processed if I just apply here in our current state and just change the our residential address after we move to a new state? Or would it be easier if I just start and end an application in just one state alone?

Thank you in advance for all your responses. This may also affect our decision to move or not to move.

In case somebody might get confused, I am aware of the expedited naturalization process for military dependents... however, I think I have read in that article that the non-USC spouse should be moving-in with the deployed USC abroad and the minimum month of deployment is 20 months to which in both instances that we are not qualified. Thank you.

Chris

[moonhunt 1]

I have read about a requirement for the applicant to reside within the state or district for 3 months prior to application. I am a little confused by this requirement. If ever we decide to move to another state, do I need to count 3 months of residence in that state before I start my application? or it really wouldn't matter, I can apply rightaway in that new state rightaway?

You may need to wait for 3 months.

Sometimes it is fine, but other times they may reject your application based on that.

When you deal with USCIS, it may be easier to follow their rule as it is said.

I think You don't want to have gray area for your N400 application.

Another thing I would like to ask is, would it take more time for my application to be processed if I just apply here in our current state and just change the our residential address after we move to a new state? Or would it be easier if I just start and end an application in just one state alone?

It will be easier and safer to do it from one location.

If you move to other district office, there will be possibility that your case may be rejected and/or delayed because of 90 day resideny requirement.

Also there is more possibility that your application file may be lost because of inter-department mailing.

You may need to collect utility bills and/or bill statements from new residence after your move-in.

Edited December 10, 2008 by moonhunt

[kokobearus 4]

I have read about a requirement for the applicant to reside within the state or district for 3 months prior to application. I am a little confused by this requirement. If ever we decide to move to another state, do I need to count 3 months of residence in that state before I start my application? or it really wouldn't matter, I can apply rightaway in that new state rightaway?

You may need to wait for 3 months.

Sometimes it is fine, but other times they may reject your application based on that.

When you deal with USCIS, it may be easier to follow their rule as it is said.

I think You don't want to have gray area for your N400 application.

Another thing I would like to ask is, would it take more time for my application to be processed if I just apply here in our current state and just change the our residential address after we move to a new state? Or would it be easier if I just start and end an application in just one state alone?

It will be easier and safer to do it from one location.

If you move to other district office, there will be possibility that your case may be rejected and/or delayed because of 90 day resideny requirement.

Also there is more possibility that your application file may be lost because of inter-department mailing.

You may need to collect utility bills and/or bill statements from new residence after your move-in.

You will be fine. The 3 month residency requirement is requirement when you file yout N400. But if you move,you just have to call them and provide them with your new address. I have had this problem too before I applied cause we will be moving early next yearl. I made infopass and asked a IO about it and that is what he told me.