Citizenship... or not?

[gizzly 0]

If your ROC application is still pending and your 1 year extension is about to expire, then yes, infopass and get a new extension.

I'm still waiting for ROC sent response for RFE in Jun and my extension letter will expire in Feb ( my 2 year GC expired in Feb). In this case can I apply for N-400? I'm still married with my USC since 2007. Can I apply 90 days before my GC expired? Is there any problem with the pending for ROC? Thank you.

[RICARDO4EVA2 195]

You don't have to do anything you dont want. N-400 is a priviledge that's why some people get denied even after ROC is approved.

No, you don't have to. It's a privilege, not something you have to do. You can remain a LPR all your life.

I'm just curious- does one have to proceed to citizenship after ROC or can you just stay in perm res status with a green card until the end of your days? I recognize the benefits to being a citizen but I was just curious if one HAS to continue to citizenship.

Thanks

dont have to apply for Citizenship... it's not a right to have.

[nwctzn 55]

Maybe a really silly question butttt after 10 years is it going to cost again to renew the GC like the cost of ROC? I will have to look this up as I said not sure about citizenship and this paying taxes even if you go back to home country BS I think but then I don't work but if I lost my hubbie tomorrow not that it is going to happen I would be going back home to OZ and my family not stay here.

For GC renewal you will need to file I-90 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card and check option F, My existing card will expire in six months or has already expired.

The current cost for that application is $450.

[Robert&Karen 264]

My mother came here in 1965 and thought her green card never expired. Back then the cards were indeed green and did not have an expiration date on it. She registered every year at the post office as required. Well then she went to Canada in 2005 and on the way back was stopped by Customs because of her old GC. She eventually got in but it was quite the hassle and she had to start the GC process again for a new card. She asked me about becoming a citizen instead because it was such a hassle.

[RICARDO4EVA2 195]

My mother came here in 1965 and thought her green card never expired. Back then the cards were indeed green and did not have an expiration date on it. She registered every year at the post office as required. Well then she went to Canada in 2005 and on the way back was stopped by Customs because of her old GC. She eventually got in but it was quite the hassle and she had to start the GC process again for a new card. She asked me about becoming a citizen instead because it was such a hassle.

Well that could have been avoided... While persons with the UNEXPIRED green cards are still legal.. USCIS had asked patrons to turn it in for the NEW cards which are for security purposes... While i'm not researching it now.. it might have gone into notice before they even launched the new card. She was stopped at the border and placed in Secondary for questioning..... That can even happen with the new green card.. or even when you have the temp. proof of evidence stamp in the passport.

[Brit Abroad 166]

As someone who "retired" from work around age 40, with a husband who is retiring from the military aged 42, the citizenship versus green card issue is becoming relevant to us. We would like to spend a few years in England before we decide where to permanently settle, and this generates the "do we want to go through the spousal visa route AGAIN? or go for citizenship that may have no relevance if we decide to live in the UK permanently.

Yes, renewing the 10 year card is easy. Yes, we could seek a re-entry permit in advance if we were certain it was a temporary move, but with the uncertainty of the future it's a very pertinent question. Citizenship guarantees the right to return, without any hassle or additional paperwork. In the long term it's more cost effective than endless renewals of the green card. The only disadvantage to citizenship is the tax return requirement.

[RICARDO4EVA2 195]

As someone who "retired" from work around age 40, with a husband who is retiring from the military aged 42, the citizenship versus green card issue is becoming relevant to us. We would like to spend a few years in England before we decide where to permanently settle, and this generates the "do we want to go through the spousal visa route AGAIN? or go for citizenship that may have no relevance if we decide to live in the UK permanently.

Yes, renewing the 10 year card is easy. Yes, we could seek a re-entry permit in advance if we were certain it was a temporary move, but with the uncertainty of the future it's a very pertinent question. Citizenship guarantees the right to return, without any hassle or additional paperwork. In the long term it's more cost effective than endless renewals of the green card. The only disadvantage to citizenship is the tax return requirement.

Tax requirements isn't only for US Citizens but for LPRs too.

[tdegrenier 1]

Also, if you live in a border state, everytime you get anywhere within 25 miles of the border, you hit a check point. Citizens are passed through, residents must show their green card and answer questions about where they live, where they you going, etc.

We only waited as long as we did to make sure our son received his dual citizenship.