questions about eligibility and approval

[myfakeID 2]

I don't want to fill in my timeline because I already did in my usual account - I figuring filling one in would make things inaccurate since I'd be doubly represented, and I'll make sure not to ask questions without providing any information necessary for answering them.

This is my account for asking questions without anyone knowing who I am...

Anyway, I was wondering about certain things in relation to naturalization. I read through the information provided, but still have some questions - didn't see these things addressed anywhere.

1 - Does the GC holder need a valid passport to apply for and/or be granted citizenship?

2 - Does the GC holder need to be employed? If the USC has a job or some kind of income, is that ok? Or does the GC holder need to show past and/or current U.S. employment at the time of applying or after applying/before the oath? I figure maybe the government might be hesitant to grant citizenship to someone who doesn't have a solid work history.

Sorry for the secrecy.

[Kinito_2k3 5]

I don't want to fill in my timeline because I already did in my usual account - I figuring filling one in would make things inaccurate since I'd be doubly represented, and I'll make sure not to ask questions without providing any information necessary for answering them.

This is my account for asking questions without anyone knowing who I am...

Anyway, I was wondering about certain things in relation to naturalization. I read through the information provided, but still have some questions - didn't see these things addressed anywhere.

1 - Does the GC holder need a valid passport to apply for and/or be granted citizenship?

2 - Does the GC holder need to be employed? If the USC has a job or some kind of income, is that ok? Or does the GC holder need to show past and/or current U.S. employment at the time of applying or after applying/before the oath? I figure maybe the government might be hesitant to grant citizenship to someone who doesn't have a solid work history.

Sorry for the secrecy.

Not sure why you have to hide your identity to ask those questions, anyway. here is what you need

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...alization_guide

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Hi,

No, there is no need to have the foreign passport to be valid to get US citizenship, although it is certainly a good idea for any foreign national to have a valid passport when they are not in their home country. He does need to keep his expired passports, however, as they will show evidence of any travel out of the US, and this information is required for the citizenship process. You need to show evidence of any time spent out of the country on either short trips or longer visits that may impact residency eligibility, so keep the expired passports available. Not having a valid passport will definitely impact on any travel plans you might have, and if there is an emergency back home he would need to get some sort of an emergency passport from his home country's Embassy before he could travel.

No, there is no need for the GC holder to be employed, however he will be asked for an employment history. He can write 'none' or 'unemployed' if that is the case. The USC signed an affidavit of support which is no longer in effect when the GC holder becomes a citizen so you may need to address this. If the two of you have worked out an arrangement that works for you, and do not use means tested benefits there is no need for the GC holder to be employed in order to qualify for citizenship.

Hope this helps.

Edited September 5, 2009 by Kathryn41

[myfakeID 2]

Not sure why you have to hide your identity to ask those questions, anyway. here is what you need

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...alization_guide

I wanted to be anonymous because I don't want people who know me here under my usual name to think badly of my husband for not working. It bothers him alot that he can't find a job, and he also doesn't want people to know personal information about us. I don't really either, but figure it's not too bad if no one has a clue who we are.

Also, I did look through the guides - just didn't see anything about passports or employment. Either it's not in there, or I missed it somehow....

[myfakeID 2]

Hi,

No, there is no need to have the foreign passport to be valid to get US citizenship, although it is certainly a good idea for any foreign national to have a valid passport when they are not in their home country. He does need to keep his expired passports, however, as they will show evidence of any travel out of the US, and this information is required for the citizenship process. You need to show evidence of any time spent out of the country on either short trips or longer visits that may impact residency eligibility, so keep the expired passports available. Not having a valid passport will definitely impact on any travel plans you might have, and if there is an emergency back home he would need to get some sort of an emergency passport from his home country's Embassy before he could travel.

No, there is no need for the GC holder to be employed, however he will be asked for an employment history. He can write 'none' or 'unemployed' if that is the case. The USC signed an affidavit of support which is no longer in effect when the GC holder becomes a citizen so you may need to address this. If the two of you have worked out an arrangement that works for you, and do not use means tested benefits there is no need for the GC holder to be employed in order to qualify for citizenship.

Hope this helps.

Thank you so much! Like I said, I couldn't find this information. I agree - he really should renew his passport. I'm trying to talk him into it and can't figure out why he doesn't want to do it. Sigh. He's really sweet and wonderful, but sometimes decides to be stubborn about something for some reason I can't fathom... and if I push, then forget about it. I figure if I can find out some reason he HAS to do it, then he will.

I wasn't sure what you meant when you wrote "The USC signed an affidavit of support which is no longer in effect when the GC holder becomes a citizen so you may need to address this." Address it with him, or with USCIS? We don't use any type of benefits, so that's not an issue. He did work for a short time, and has been trying to do something from home since he got here. He just hasn't turned a profit yet.

Again, thank you so much for the information!