Hello,

I have a slightly complicated issue that I need help on. I am a permanent green card holder married to a US citizen. I received my conditional green card in June 2005 and my permanent green card in July 2007. In February, 2007 my husband was sent to India by his US company for a 3 year contract and I accompanied him. I do have a re-entry permit valid until February 2010 and have been in and out of the States with no problems.

My question is that I just read about a clause (319 that allows for expedited naturalizations under certain conditions, one of them being:

The U.S. citizen must be “regularly stationed abroad” in the employment of:
• The U.S. government; or
• An American institution of research recognized as such by the Attorney General; or
• An American firm or corporation engaged in whole or in part in the development of foreign trade and
commerce of the U.S., or a subsidiary thereof;

(http://www.hoodmwr.com/ACS/Media/Program_folder/IRO/Naturalization/319b_FAQ.pdf)

My husband is working for an American publishing house based in Florida (He acts as the Asia Editor for a trade and logistics magazine designed for American readership). Does this qualify me to apply under this clause? How do you go about trying to prove that the company is involved in the development of foreign trade and commerce of the US?

I can't apply under the normal 3 year period after marriage because we left in February 2007 and that means I don't have the requisite physical presence and residence requirements.

I know this sounds confusing, but I would really appreciate some help - any help!!

Thanks so much

My understanding is that yes, this qualifies. You may consider getting a letter from your husband's firm that the magazine covers international logistics, which is a key part of developing foreign trade and commerce for the US, and that his duties involve editing articles about international logistics. It doesn't need to be (and shouldn't be) very long as this sounds like an obvious case. A letter from the boss and a copy of a recent issue of the magazine is likely more than enough proof.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;#entry1667630
http://www.hoodmwr.com/ACS/Media/Program_f...on/319b_FAQ.pdf

Worst that happens is you get denied.

Thanks so much for your help.


My understanding is that yes, this qualifies. You may consider getting a letter from your husband's firm that the magazine covers international logistics, which is a key part of developing foreign trade and commerce for the US, and that his duties involve editing articles about international logistics. It doesn't need to be (and shouldn't be) very long as this sounds like an obvious case. A letter from the boss and a copy of a recent issue of the magazine is likely more than enough proof.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;#entry1667630
http://www.hoodmwr.com/ACS/Media/Program_f...on/319b_FAQ.pdf

Worst that happens is you get denied.
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I was reading the requirements for this and it says "you must show evidence that you will depart to join your U.S. citizen spouse within 45 days of your naturalization." That means you have 45 days between naturalization and departure to apply and receive a passport correct? Is this enforced? The timing of this could be really tricky!
My time of departure for work is flexible so I'd like to time this so we don't have to make a trip back for the final interview and ceremony.