Naturalization

[CKMM 1]

I have a question about Naturalization, i should be applying for citizenship this month being 90 days before the 3 years but I am moving to a different state permanently how does this affect my timeline for applying for citizenship? 

[Ontarkie 14,222]

~~Moved to US Citizenship Discussion, from General Immigration Discussion.~~

[Mike E 11,739]

44 minutes ago, CKMM said:

I have a question about Naturalization, i should be applying for citizenship this month being 90 days before the 3 years but I am moving to a different state permanently how does this affect my timeline for applying for citizenship? 

You must be a resident of the state (*) you live for 3 continuous months at the times you:

 

* file n-400

* interview 

* take oath 

 

You can file N-400 but each time you change states adds a minimum 3 month delay to your case.  
 

(*) or field office district for the cases where a field office serves multiple states. If such a field office exists I expect it would be near the border between states. 

Edited September 30, 2022 by Mike E

[arken 4,197]

Assuming you have maintained the current resident for min of 3 months, you can file N400 now. When you move, just change the address with the uscis. No effect in timeline.

 

If you move first, you have to reside in your new address for 3 months (with paper trail evidence) before you can apply for citizenship.

 

 

[CKMM 1]

12 minutes ago, arken said:

Assuming you have maintained the current resident for min of 3 months, you can file N400 now. When you move, just change the address with the uscis. No effect in timeline.

 

If you move first, you have to reside in your new address for 3 months (with paper trail evidence) before you can apply for citizenship.

 

 

I moved before starting the process. Guess I have to wait 3 months. Do you have a link that shows that I have to wait 3 months? Someone told me 6 months 

[CKMM 1]

38 minutes ago, Mike E said:

You must be a resident of the state (*) you live for 3 continuous months at the times you:

 

* file n-400

* interview 

* take oath 

 

You can file N-400 but each time you change states adds a minimum 3 month delay to your case.  
 

(*) or field office district for the cases where a field office serves multiple states. If such a field office exists I expect it would be near the border between states. 

Moved from GA to WA. Will it be longer wait time? 

[Mike E 11,739]

5 minutes ago, CKMM said:

I moved before starting the process. Guess I have to wait 3 months. Do you have a link that shows that I have to wait 3 months? Someone told me 6 months 

https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship-resource-center/learn-about-citizenship/naturalization-eligibility

 

What reference did "Someone" give you? 

[Mike E 11,739]

6 minutes ago, CKMM said:

Moved from GA to WA. Will it be longer wait time? 

Varies by field office. https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

[CKMM 1]

4 minutes ago, Mike E said:

https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship-resource-center/learn-about-citizenship/naturalization-eligibility

 

What reference did "Someone" give you? 

Just word of mouth! 

[arken 4,197]

1 minute ago, CKMM said:

Just word of mouth! 

The first page of N400 instructions is more believing than the word of mouth i assume.