Returning to the US

[SpidersWeb 16]

Hi everyone,

 

I have a PR card and I understand that I can stay abroad for a maximum of 6 months without the absence affecting naturalization timeline.

 

I left the US late August last year and so I should travel back in late February the latest. While the primary reason for returning back home was a health concern, the terrible COVID-19 situation in the US also affected my decision. However, my intention was always to come back within 6 months as my health improves. Now, the COVID-19 situation isn't any better and it's making me question what I should do. Then the coup attempt happened and I wonder if I should be worried about the potential for civil war.

 

Am I insane if I return to the US at this point? Should I willingly postpone my naturalization? 

 

I have a job offer waiting for me but I haven't signed anything, yet. They would like me to start as soon as possible.

[milimelo 4,479]

Seriously? Civil war? 

[TBoneTX 45,288]

Vaccine rollout is happening.  You're fortunate to have a job offer, so I suggest that you take it and come here without worrying overmuch.

[millefleur 5,046]

**Moved from  Moving to the US and Your New Life In America to US Citizenship General Discussion**

 

 

If it were me, I would not postpone naturalization. I mean, if you're at that step, you have already come so close. The vast majority of the US right now is peaceful, boring even....the burbs here are as sleepy as ever from what I see. Unless you're in the DC area or one of the few hotspots where protests are, then there's really nothing to be concerned about.

 

N-400's are going a bit slower than normal due to Covid, but it still just depends on the local office. Some are faster than others. The good news is a lot of people are getting biometrics now and their interviews scheduled, so it seems to be picking up again.

[NotMoreForms 68]

The Covid situation will continue to be bad over the next few months, so you can either choose to come and continue your journey to citizenship, or you could stay away longer and take the impact.  If you intent to come back by February, then take the job offer.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

Well, you should do what you’re comfortable with. If you’re truly worried about Covid and civil war then a reset on your naturalization clock would seem to be the least of your worries. None of us know what your comparative options are in Finland of course which is presumably also part of your calculation. We can each have our own opinions on what you’re worried about but imo even if others think you’re over-reacting, you have your own health issues to deal with and you come from a solid stable country so it’s not like you desperately need US citizenship. The decision you will have to make about whether or not to return if you are still there approaching your one year of absence will obviously be much more critical, but you should also have a much clearer idea of how the vaccine rollout has brought the pandemic under control by then and hopefully your political fears will have been allayed too (maybe you want to broaden your news sources on that though). Good luck.

[Boiler 45,513]

Allayed, we are entering an unknown era.

[millefleur 5,046]

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