Got layed off two months after filing N-400 online in Sept. '22

[Devguru 2026 0]

Folks, Applicant submitted N-400 in Sept 22 as a Green Card holder of over 5 years.  Now he's laid off as of Dec '22.      Is there any required notification that need to be made to USCIS prior to the interview.   I imagine not - however I haven't read all of USCIS/Immigration laws and policy manuals (yet).        Please advise.

Also, he's thinking to file for unemployment as there may or may not quick offer of next job.    Would unemployment claims impact case decision favor-ability?  

Thoughts, experiences?   Be kind to illuminate.

 

Thanks! 

 

 

Edited December 27, 2022 by Devguru 2026
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[Dashinka 24,492]

The applicant can update their employment status at the interview.  Also, unemployment should have no bearing on the case. 

 

 

[iwannaplay54 985]

1 hour ago, Devguru 2026 said:

Folks, Applicant submitted N-400 in Sept 22 as a Green Card holder of over 5 years.  Now he's laid off as of Dec '22.      Is there any required notification that need to be made to USCIS prior to the interview.   I imagine not - however I haven't read all of USCIS/Immigration laws and policy manuals (yet).        Please advise.

Also, he's thinking to file for unemployment as there may or may not quick offer of next job.    Would unemployment claims impact case decision favor-ability?  

Thoughts, experiences?   Be kind to illuminate.

 

Thanks! 

 

 

He can advise at the interview but unemployment is insurance paid by companies not a public benefit.

[da95826 387]

5 hours ago, Devguru 2026 said:

Is there any required notification that need to be made to USCIS prior to the interview

No, just update IO at the interview of current employment status. Being employed is not required for naturalization.

 

5 hours ago, Devguru 2026 said:

he's thinking to file for unemployment as there may or may not quick offer of next job.    Would unemployment claims impact case decision favor-ability?  

Unemployment benefits are earned benefits paid for by my employers and employees and have no impact on public charge rules. So, no impact affidavit of support or citizenship. 

 

There are no income requirements for citizenship or employment requirements. As long as you pay taxes, child support, and pay their bills in general they will be good to go citizenship. 

[nastra30 2,284]

11 hours ago, Devguru 2026 said:

Would unemployment claims impact case decision favor-ability?

No.