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Can I use a friend's address as my residence/mailing address for a few months while I'm outside the US?

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I've submitted my N400 a few weeks ago. I plan to go outside of the US for a few months. I'd prefer to stop paying my rent during these few months and instead use a friend's address on my AR-11 and USCIS online profile as my mailing address. Is that ok?
 
Background: I am aware I have to continue to satisfy the physical presence and continuous residence requirements until I get my US passport, so I'll make sure to come back to the US within 180 days, and over the past 5 years I've been outside the US for approximately 1.5 years (so I'm nowhere near the 912 day limit for the physical presence, and I've made sure that all my stays outside the US are fewer than 180 days and never back-to-back). I applied to the US passport on the basis that I received my green card 5 years ago.
Timona Experienced

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Yes you can. 

 

However, I'm not sure how you applied for US PP yet you haven't even got N400 (your last sentence). It should and has always been N400 then PP, unless you're a minor, which doesn't apply to your situation. 

Immigration journey is not: fast, for the faint at heart, easy, cheap, for the impatient nor right away. If more than 50% of this applies to you, best get off the bus.

arken Mentor

arken   4,197

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You can use any address you want. It doesn't need to be a paid address.

Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

n400yo Newbie

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5 minutes ago, Timona said:

I'm not sure how you applied for US PP yet you haven't even got N400 (your last sentence). It should and has always been N400 then PP, unless you're a minor, which doesn't apply to your situation. 

I submitted my n400 a few weeks ago: I'm waiting for the the naturalization interview to be scheduled.

arken Mentor

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2 minutes ago, n400yo said:

thanks, is there any risk that the USCIS officer may ask for a lease, or some other proof, during the naturalization interview?

No, they usually ask for ID with the current address.

Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

n400yo Newbie

n400yo   0

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6 minutes ago, arken said:

No, they usually ask for ID with the current address.

Thanks, my ID address is the place I intend to stop renting, as I would prefer not to pay the rent while I am away. What happens during the interview if my friend's address (which I plan to use on my AR-11 and USCIS online profile) is different from my ID address?

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Timona Experienced

Timona   4,208

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26 minutes ago, n400yo said:

I submitted my n400 a few weeks ago: I'm waiting for the the naturalization interview to be scheduled.

 

Then you don't have a PP...so, the last line of your original post is invalid and confusing. 

Anyway, carry on. No issues

Immigration journey is not: fast, for the faint at heart, easy, cheap, for the impatient nor right away. If more than 50% of this applies to you, best get off the bus.

n400yo Newbie

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1 minute ago, Timona said:

 

Then you don't have a PP...so, the last line of your original post is invalid and confusing.

Oh I see what you mean, thanks you're right, I should have written "I applied to the N-400 on the basis that I received my green card 5 years ago."

 

1 minute ago, Timona said:

 

Anyway, carry on. No issues

Great!  Is there any risk that the USCIS officer may ask for a lease, or some other proof, during the naturalization interview?

 

Timona Experienced

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8 minutes ago, n400yo said:

Great!  Is there any risk that the USCIS officer may ask for a lease, or some other proof, during the naturalization interview?

 

 

Nope. You're filing under 5 year category. They don't care whether you live on a tree or mansion. 

Immigration journey is not: fast, for the faint at heart, easy, cheap, for the impatient nor right away. If more than 50% of this applies to you, best get off the bus.

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16 hours ago, Timona said:

 

Nope. You're filing under 5 year category. They don't care whether you live on a tree or mansion. 

 

Hmm, I wonder what that address would be.  123 Elm, corner of Park and Meadow?

 

 

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Go ahead and also do a change of address at the post office, DMV , your bank..etc and you will be fine . 
US post office has something called  Informed Delivery , so you get instant notice on your phone ( including picture of incoming mail). 
You are allowed to couch surf, roam free and your plan to designate a permanent address is perfect. 

discoverusa Community Regular

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Just be sure your friends address is in the same state from which you filled your N400. Otherwise USCIS may transfer your case to another state office based on your current, most recent address. 

4/12/13 - sent I-485 package

4/15/13 - USCIS Chicago Lockbox received package

4/22/13 - got email and txt

4/29/13 - received NOA in mail

5/08/13 - received biometrics appointment for 5/22

5/09/13 - successful early walk in at Port Chester, NY office

5/22/13 - I-485 updated to Testing & Interview

6/18/13 - EAD went to production

6/21/13 - Card/Document Production for EAD - second email

6/24/13 - EAD mailed

6/26/13 - EAD arrived

7/18/13 - got email about interview

7/20/13 - got hard copy interview letter

08/23/13 - interview - Approved dancin5hr.gif(card production & decision email)

08/28/13 - card production - second email

08/29/13 - card mailed

09/03/13 - card arrived

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05/27/2016 - N-400 mailed

06/02/2016 - NOA date

06/24/2016 - biometrics appointment

11/28/2016 - interview scheduled for January 9th, 2017

01/09/2017 - interview passed

01/20/2017 - Oath Ceremony

n400yo Newbie

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4 hours ago, discoverusa said:

Just be sure your friends address is in the same state from which you filled your N400. Otherwise USCIS may transfer your case to another state office based on your current, most recent address. 

Thanks, good point, I'll make sure that the new location is assigned to the same USCIS field office.

 
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