moving house - N400 application question

[adamj7 43]

Hi everyone, I have a question about moving house and applying for citizenship. Some context: I have had my green card for 3 years (on Feb 6th) and so have been looking into the N400 application. I think I read somewhere that I need to have lived in the state in which I'm applying for a certain amount of time (3 months?), but can't seem to find that info again. We moved from New York to Columbus Ohio at the end of September last year, and I've informed USCIS of that move. We then moved apartments last week, so I have a new address, I haven't informed USCIS of that move yet (out of my in-law's house into our own apartment short term while we look for a house) - this is in the same state. 

 

Just asking if I need to apply for citizenship before I then inform USCIS of the move to the apartment, or if I inform them of the move and then will have to wait to apply at this address?

 

Thanks!

Edited March 2, 2023 by adamj7

[Mike E 11,741]

34 minutes ago, adamj7 said:

  I think I read somewhere that I need to have lived in the state in which I'm applying for a certain amount of time (3 months?)

yes 3 months. 

34 minutes ago, adamj7 said:

but can't seem to find that info again.

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

34 minutes ago, adamj7 said:

 

We moved from New York to Columbus Ohio at the end of September last year, and I've informed USCIS of that move. We then moved apartments last week, so I have a new address, I haven't informed USCIS of that move yet 

you’ve 10 days to do so. 

34 minutes ago, adamj7 said:

 

Just asking if I need to apply for citizenship before I then inform USCIS of the move to the apartment, or if I inform them of the move and then will have to wait to apply at this address?

You can apply for citizenship today if eligible. If your move caused you to move states, USCIS will move the case to another state. 

[adamj7 43]

19 minutes ago, Mike E said:

yes 3 months. 

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

you’ve 10 days to do so. 

You can apply for citizenship today if eligible. If your move caused you to move states, USCIS will move the case to another state. 

Thanks Mike, my move last week was in the same state (still in Ohio), would I need to wait 3 months in the new apartment before I apply for N400 if I inform USCIS of my move today?

[Mike E 11,741]

18 minutes ago, adamj7 said:

Thanks Mike, my move last week was in the same state (still in Ohio), would I need to wait 3 months in the new apartment before I apply for N400 if I inform USCIS of my move today?

I didn’t say that.
 

If you’ve been in Ohio for 3 or more months, and  https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship-resource-center/learn-about-citizenship/naturalization-eligibility says you are eligible to file then file today. 

[adamj7 43]

2 minutes ago, Mike E said:

I didn’t say that.
 

If you’ve been in Ohio for 3 or more months, and  https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship-resource-center/learn-about-citizenship/naturalization-eligibility says you are eligible to file then file today. 

File today, then inform USCIS of my moving house tomorrow - that's what you're saying?

[Mike E 11,741]

41 minutes ago, adamj7 said:

File today, then inform USCIS of my moving house tomorrow - that's what you're saying?

Are you moving tomorrow?

[Scandi 4,173]

22 hours ago, adamj7 said:

Thanks Mike, my move last week was in the same state (still in Ohio), would I need to wait 3 months in the new apartment before I apply for N400 if I inform USCIS of my move today?

Even if it's the same state it can still be a different USCIS jurisdiction. Here in CA for instance, we have several different jurisdictions and field offices, I believe you have to have lived in the same jurisdiction for 3 months before filing. If I were you I'd go by the zip code, if both the zip codes show the same field office, you should be ok to file if you have been in that jurisdiction for 3 months, even if you have moved apartments within in that jurisdiction. 

[adamj7 43]

49 minutes ago, Scandi said:

Even if it's the same state it can still be a different USCIS jurisdiction. Here in CA for instance, we have several different jurisdictions and field offices, I believe you have to have lived in the same jurisdiction for 3 months before filing. If I were you I'd go by the zip code, if both the zip codes show the same field office, you should be ok to file if you have been in that jurisdiction for 3 months, even if you have moved apartments within in that jurisdiction. 

Thank you - super helpful!

I've informed USCIS of the my move, since it was 9 days ago and I didn't want to be late. I'll check the zip codes, I've only moved 12 miles but it may be different. If I have to wait it's not the end of the world.

[Mike E 11,741]

1 hour ago, Scandi said:

 I believe you have to have lived in the same jurisdiction for 3 months before filing. 

 
https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/continuous-residence-and-physical-presence-requirements-for-naturalization
 

“In addition, applicants are required to show they have resided for at least three months immediately preceding the filing of Form N-400 in the USCIS district or state where the applicant claims to have residency (See 8 CFR §316.2(a)(5) & §319.1(a)(5)).”

 

 

 

 

Edited March 3, 2023 by Mike E

[Scandi 4,173]

25 minutes ago, Mike E said:

 
https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/continuous-residence-and-physical-presence-requirements-for-naturalization
 

“In addition, applicants are required to show they have resided for at least three months immediately preceding the filing of Form N-400 in the USCIS district or state where the applicant claims to have residency (See 8 CFR §316.2(a)(5) & §319.1(a)(5)).”

 

 

 

 

Yup, if the state is a one and only district then it's not an issue. If the state has several different districts then it may be an issue moving from one to another.