Question about Applying Naturalization

[dnhk 5]

Hi everyone,

My English is not good, and I hope you guys understand my situation. This October, I am qualified for applying Naturalization (5-year rule for divorce), but I need to quit my job on September; move to other states, and start a new life in the new state due to family problem. I understand that it will be hard for me to find a job now, and I know I need to live in the new state for at least 3 months before applying for Naturalization. My question is: Will quitting my job and moving to another state affect my applying for Naturalization? Does it affect me badly when I apply for Naturalization under unemployment status?  (I have no tax debt and I pay it fully to IRS every time I file Tax return)

 

Thank you

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

27 minutes ago, dnhk said:

My question is: Will quitting my job and moving to another state affect my applying for Naturalization? Does it affect me badly when I apply for Naturalization under unemployment status?

Non-issue.  Employment/public charge is not a consideration for Naturalization.

[DallasDreamy 32]

51 minutes ago, dnhk said:

Hi everyone,

My English is not good, and I hope you guys understand my situation. This October, I am qualified for applying Naturalization (5-year rule for divorce), but I need to quit my job on September; move to other states, and start a new life in the new state due to family problem. I understand that it will be hard for me to find a job now, and I know I need to live in the new state for at least 3 months before applying for Naturalization. My question is: Will quitting my job and moving to another state affect my applying for Naturalization? Does it affect me badly when I apply for Naturalization under unemployment status?  (I have no tax debt and I pay it fully to IRS every time I file Tax return)

 

Thank you

The requirements for naturalization are pretty straightforward.

• 18 Years old
• Residency requirements that you have to meet
• Person of good moral character
• You have filed all your tax returns that are required
• You have to show that you don’t owe any money in child support (if divorced and if applicable)
• You have to disclose all your criminal cases (if any and if applicable)
• Passing the English and Civics Test

It is true that there is a part of the application where you have to list your biographical information, including listing where you’ve worked with the address for your employment and the dates of employment for the past five years. However as pointed out above by @Lucky Cat being employed or having a job is not a requirement for naturalization. If you are yet to find a job when you file your application for naturalization, don't fret it!  At your interview (if you still are unemployed) and if a question is asked "where do you work?" -  you could say, “I’m in between jobs right now. I’m looking for a job.” 

 

Regarding your comment "My english is not good.." Recommend you spend some time looking for an English or Citizenship Prep class in your neighborhood.   

(Unless  you can ask for an exemption to or waiver of the English language requirement  in case you qualify for “50/20” or “55/15” English language exemption)

 

@dnhk - Wishing you the best of luck in your move, new life and finding a suitable job soon!

[dnhk 5]

Thank you guys