N400 and two apartments?

[Catseal 268]

Hi everyone 

 

I would like to ask for some input on the following situation:

 

We are currently in the ROC process, and I will be able to apply for naturalization next May (as in, 90 days before my Greencard anniversary). We would like to file for naturalization ASAP.

 

My husband just got a work assignment that will take him to another state for a few months, into an an area we are both excited about and would like to move to. As I will also be searching for a new job in spring, and he would be able to continue his job after the assignment remotely from there (with his employer in the old state), it would be a great opportunity for us to move permanently. Hence we would also file for the N400 there (we are aware of the 90 day rule before filing and would not file before the move to avoid issues with the jurisdiction / moving the case).

 

The one big issue with this is that we would have to break our existing lease, which is already certain to cause problems with our current management. Because of that we are currently contemplating holding onto the old place until that lease is up next summer, to save us the hassle to deal with the lease breaking (finances permitting).

 

Now, the question: Will holding onto the old place for a few months (up to 7, max) until the lease is up and de facto having two apartments for a while be a problem at the interview stage? 

 

We dont want to raise any red flags and would live in the new place establishing our life there, but even if we break the lease, there is almost certainly going to be an overlap as we will be responsible for rent for the old apartment until it is filled.

 

 

 

Edited November 14, 2021 by Catseal

[bing10 114]

On 11/13/2021 at 11:14 PM, Catseal said:

 

The one big issue with this is that we would have to break our existing lease, which is already certain to cause problems with our current management. Because of that we are currently contemplating holding onto the old place until that lease is up next summer, to save us the hassle to deal with the lease breaking (finances permitting).

 

Now, the question: Will holding onto the old place for a few months (up to 7, max) until the lease is up and de facto having two apartments for a while be a problem at the interview stage? 

 

We dont want to raise any red flags and would live in the new place establishing our life there, but even if we break the lease, there is almost certainly going to be an overlap as we will be responsible for rent for the old apartment until it is filled.
 

 

No, that will cause no issues. Lot's of people have second/vacation homes.

 

You'll have a lease for the new place, and will also be getting new drivers licenses and paying taxes based on your new address.