Filing under 319b - question on home address

[mijkij 0]

I looked for the answer to this question but only managed to find someone asking it in another thread but it didn't seem to be answered so I would be really grateful if you could help me out.

We are stationed abroad and I want to know which address do I use for the home address. We still have our house in the US so would it be that or our address here abroad?

Thanks for your help on this one.

[jamieswith 0]

I would think you would use your APO address.

I looked for the answer to this question but only managed to find someone asking it in another thread but it didn't seem to be answered so I would be really grateful if you could help me out.

We are stationed abroad and I want to know which address do I use for the home address. We still have our house in the US so would it be that or our address here abroad?

Thanks for your help on this one.

[T and M 1]

I looked for the answer to this question but only managed to find someone asking it in another thread but it didn't seem to be answered so I would be really grateful if you could help me out.

We are stationed abroad and I want to know which address do I use for the home address. We still have our house in the US so would it be that or our address here abroad?

Thanks for your help on this one.

There are applicants have used both. The problem with the foreign address is the delay. You are likely to receive your interview letter with only 5-6 weeks notice in the States....if mail is slow to an overseas destination, you might have to book an international flight on short notice....not the cheapest proposition.

But either works fine from the stories i have heard. We used our home address in the states, and had my parents open it and scan it to us.

[mijkij 0]

Thanks guys, we have an APO address but didn't think we could use this, that's great news!

Again thanks for the input!

[duomi 0]

Absolutely file with a US address if you have one...I made the mistake of not doing that, which has added another level of stress to the whole process.

Also, I posted a form on this site that's good to include with the application. If you search for 319b I think you will find it.

Good luck!

[Completely 3]

Thanks guys, we have an APO address but didn't think we could use this, that's great news!

Again thanks for the input!

APO maill takes a while.. It is better to use the US address..if you have someone that you can trust to open the USCIS mail for you, to scan and send it by email so you can plan ahead for the trip... There are times that Service Center scheduled interview after 3 weeks of receiving the notice.. With the APO mail system, sometimes mail gets too slow to come.. You might miss the interview..

Been there done that...dont want to happen to others.

[CaoMei 0]

Thanks guys, we have an APO address but didn't think we could use this, that's great news!

Again thanks for the input!

APO maill takes a while.. It is better to use the US address..if you have someone that you can trust to open the USCIS mail for you, to scan and send it by email so you can plan ahead for the trip... There are times that Service Center scheduled interview after 3 weeks of receiving the notice.. With the APO mail system, sometimes mail gets too slow to come.. You might miss the interview..

Been there done that...dont want to happen to others.

Hi guys! Thank you so much for your useful info. I am trying to fill up my N-400 based on 319(B) and it's really good to know about the address since it will really make a big difference. We are living overseas now but have an address in US. So we will use our US address. By the way, to all of you particularly COMPLETELY who seem to be an expert on 319(B) , have a question with regards to N-400 PART 7. TIME OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. My situation is that I am an Permanent Resident in US since May 2008 and my husband is a US Citizen working in Abroad with a contract of 3 years. I didn't process anything in the US before I left on June 2008 as we were planning to do the process from overseas. We are living now overseas for like 7 months now and we just started our process as we were still gathering our requirements. Now my question would be:

1. N400 Part 7 -Time outside the US, they asked this questions: How many total days did you spend outside of the United States during the past five years? - In my case, 7 months now since I left the US. So, do I have to put 7 months?

I am very confident that somebody will give me a clear answer with regards to this topic ESPECIALLY those of you who are applying for 319(B). Would really appreciate your help and enlightenment.

[Completely 3]

Thanks guys, we have an APO address but didn't think we could use this, that's great news!

Again thanks for the input!

APO maill takes a while.. It is better to use the US address..if you have someone that you can trust to open the USCIS mail for you, to scan and send it by email so you can plan ahead for the trip... There are times that Service Center scheduled interview after 3 weeks of receiving the notice.. With the APO mail system, sometimes mail gets too slow to come.. You might miss the interview..

Been there done that...dont want to happen to others.

Hi guys! Thank you so much for your useful info. I am trying to fill up my N-400 based on 319(B) and it's really good to know about the address since it will really make a big difference. We are living overseas now but have an address in US. So we will use our US address. By the way, to all of you particularly COMPLETELY who seem to be an expert on 319(B) , have a question with regards to N-400 PART 7. TIME OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. My situation is that I am an Permanent Resident in US since May 2008 and my husband is a US Citizen working in Abroad with a contract of 3 years. I didn't process anything in the US before I left on June 2008 as we were planning to do the process from overseas. We are living now overseas for like 7 months now and we just started our process as we were still gathering our requirements. Now my question would be:

1. N400 Part 7 -Time outside the US, they asked this questions: How many total days did you spend outside of the United States during the past five years? - In my case, 7 months now since I left the US. So, do I have to put 7 months?

I am very confident that somebody will give me a clear answer with regards to this topic ESPECIALLY those of you who are applying for 319(B). Would really appreciate your help and enlightenment.

Thank you for the compliment I am not really an expert on this.. I am just helping people based on what I have experienced before.

Now with regards to your question.. what I did is this..

EXAMPLE:

TYPE: CONDITIONAL GREENCARD

GREENCARD VALIDITY: 11/12/2006-11/13/2008

US ENTRY: 11/09/2006

DEPART US: 12/9/2006

2ND ENTRY TO THE US: AUG/1/2007

DEPART US: AUG/10/2007

DATE OF FILING

COUNT THE DATES FROM DEC 9, 2006 TO AUG 1,2007 - THIS IS THE TIME YOU WERE OUTSIDE THE US,

THEN I HAVE ADDED THE DAYS FROM AUG 10, 2007 - UP TO THE DATE I SENT THE N400 APPLICATION

the total of this will be the days you are outside the US.

Since I did 2 trips, I put 2 trips in letter B in Part 7. then 443 days outside the US

You have to list down as well the countries you have visited while outside the US.

Please be noted that if you are overseas for 7 months already, make sure that you travel back again in the US before May 2009... As we are not sure, when the USCIS will send us the dates of interview.. I wish you did not wait till 7 months, before you file the application, this will be a lot easier for you. Remember you havent sent the application yet, meaning you still have to leave and enter the US in a yearly basis..

If this sounds confusing, and you still have question please PM me.

DATE SENT 319 B: MARCH 9, 2008

Edited January 19, 2009 by Completely