Consequences of (Expected) Breaks in Continuous Residence

[AKN2 49]

1 hour ago, Rocio0010 said:

Be careful with your wording. You are worried about your timeline, but you yourself are saying you will "visit" the US.

 

Looking at your post history, the fact that your name isn't on the lease and you don't have a joint bank account PLUS the domestic violence charge do not guarantee a successful outcome for N400 under the three year rule.

Thank you for the input. I meant "visit" as in I will be here for 3 weeks only before going back for another 5 months. We're working on the other things (getting my name on the lease, joint bank account, etc) and they should be done soon. Honestly, I've just gotten around to thinking about the future and the things I will need for a successful N400 application 3 years down the line. Also, I don't drive (poor eyesight) and don't have a job yet, so things like driver's license and bank account have been kind of "suspended." But we're getting on to them, one by one. The replies to my post have been very enlightening, thank you. 

[Redro 4,611]

14 minutes ago, AKN2 said:

Thank you for the input. I meant "visit" as in I will be here for 3 weeks only before going back for another 5 months. We're working on the other things (getting my name on the lease, joint bank account, etc) and they should be done soon. Honestly, I've just gotten around to thinking about the future and the things I will need for a successful N400 application 3 years down the line. Also, I don't drive (poor eyesight) and don't have a job yet, so things like driver's license and bank account have been kind of "suspended." But we're getting on to them, one by one. The replies to my post have been very enlightening, thank you. 

I’m not sure about the state you live in… but people without a drivers license here in Michigan can get a State ID card… you can research maybe getting something like that as it will have the shared address… 

[AKN2 49]

10 minutes ago, Redro said:

I’m not sure about the state you live in… but people without a drivers license here in Michigan can get a State ID card… you can research maybe getting something like that as it will have the shared address… 

I live in Texas. State ID card sounds like the perfect solution, thanks a lot!

[AKN2 49]

A quick follow-up question, folks - If I get the reentry permit and stay outside for 10 consecutive months, will that delay my N400 application by 10 months? Or can I still apply on the original date, as planned? And before y'all pile on me 😆, this assumes I have all the marital relationship evidence I need under the 3-year rule.

[Redro 4,611]

15 minutes ago, AKN2 said:

A quick follow-up question, folks - If I get the reentry permit and stay outside for 10 consecutive months, will that delay my N400 application by 10 months? Or can I still apply on the original date, as planned? And before y'all pile on me 😆, this assumes I have all the marital relationship evidence I need under the 3-year rule.

It might work it might not. 
The issue is you are not living with your husband for 10 months.

Some USCIS locations need the N400 applicant to be LIVING with their partner IN THE SAME LOCATION for the entire 3 years. You will need to explain the break… Explain why your situation is unique and that you had no choice but to be separated from your spouse during this time… 

This is why you need to make sure your ties to the US are strong… waiting another 10 months might help the situation but it might not… 

5 year rule will be easier… is getting citizenship really important to you? More important than the 10 months back home? 

Edited February 13 by Redro

[AKN2 49]

21 minutes ago, Redro said:

It might work it might not. 
The issue is you are not living with your husband for 10 months.

Some USCIS locations need the N400 applicant to be LIVING with their partner IN THE SAME LOCATION for the entire 3 years. You will need to explain the break… Explain why your situation is unique and that you had no choice but to be separated from your spouse during this time… 

This is why you need to make sure your ties to the US are strong… waiting another 10 months might help the situation but it might not… 

5 year rule will be easier… is getting citizenship really important to you? More important than the 10 months back home? 

I understand. Guess I'll prepare myself to wait out the full five years if necessary.