Expeditious Naturalization 319(b) - Form questions

[mojzte 5]

Hi everyone,

 

I will be applying for N-400 Expeditious Naturalization via INA 319(b) as my husband will be employed abroad by an American corporation (publicly traded exclusively on NYSE and incorporated in Delaware). We have gathered most of our evidence and are ready to file the paperwork from abroad, however, I have a few questions concerning filling out/sending the form itself. 

 

Would anyone have any experience with the following?

 

1. As the physical presence requirement is waived when applying through 319(b), is it necessary to complete Part 9. Time Outside the United States of the N-400? Can I write N/A in that field or am I still required to fill it out?

2. I am already living abroad with my spouse. Do you recommend filing the N-400 by mail or online? In either case, how should biometrics be completed? Would I be notified via mail at my foreign address? I will not be including a US mailing address on the form.

3. I’ve read that the Washington District Office is the preferred office when applying through 319(b). Would you agree with that or what is your experience. 

I tried searching online, but there is not that much info in regards to this specific procedure.

 

Thank you for any help!

[Dashinka 24,519]

1 hour ago, mojzte said:

Hi everyone,

 

I will be applying for N-400 Expeditious Naturalization via INA 319(b) as my husband will be employed abroad by an American corporation (publicly traded exclusively on NYSE and incorporated in Delaware). We have gathered most of our evidence and are ready to file the paperwork from abroad, however, I have a few questions concerning filling out/sending the form itself. 

 

Would anyone have any experience with the following?

 

1. As the physical presence requirement is waived when applying through 319(b), is it necessary to complete Part 9. Time Outside the United States of the N-400? Can I write N/A in that field or am I still required to fill it out?

2. I am already living abroad with my spouse. Do you recommend filing the N-400 by mail or online? In either case, how should biometrics be completed? Would I be notified via mail at my foreign address? I will not be including a US mailing address on the form.

3. I’ve read that the Washington District Office is the preferred office when applying through 319(b). Would you agree with that or what is your experience. 

I tried searching online, but there is not that much info in regards to this specific procedure.

 

Thank you for any help!

1. Not sure, but if filing via INA 319 (b), it makes sense to use N/A.

2.  I would file online, much easier, and generally a little faster since USCIS does not have to digitize your application.

3.  I am not sure about this one.

 

Good Luck!

 

 

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

File for it online not through paper

[R&OC 371]

I thought you couldn't file it online if it is based on 319?

[R&OC 371]

There is a similar threat in the military part of this forum. Perhaps ask your question there again as a few have gone through the process being military dependents

[Dashinka 24,519]

3 hours ago, R&OC said:

I thought you couldn't file it online if it is based on 319?

You are correct, online filing is not allowed from abroad.

 

1. Filing your Form N-400 online

If you are applying based on your military service, are applying from outside of the U.S., or are applying for a fee waiver or reduced fee, you cannot file your Form N-400 online. Please see section 2 or 3 below for how to file your form by mail.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/n-400

[mojzte 5]

17 hours ago, Bill & Katya said:

You are correct, online filing is not allowed from abroad.

 

1. Filing your Form N-400 online

If you are applying based on your military service, are applying from outside of the U.S., or are applying for a fee waiver or reduced fee, you cannot file your Form N-400 online. Please see section 2 or 3 below for how to file your form by mail.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/n-400

Thanks for your response, you are right, we are going to send it by mail.

 

The "Where to file" section doesn't actually mention where to send the form to... Only military has special address, but the rest of us applying based on other qualifying employment do not have clear instructions. Any advice?

[mojzte 5]

20 hours ago, R&OC said:

There is a similar threat in the military part of this forum. Perhaps ask your question there again as a few have gone through the process being military dependents

Thanks, but military has different rules on where to send the form, etc., so it doesn't help much. 

[R&OC 371]

3 hours ago, mojzte said:

Thanks, but military has different rules on where to send the form, etc., so it doesn't help much. 

The expedited one for military dependents will be processed just like yours. So there should be a difference at all.