Time as a Resident in a USCIS District or State

[ik2011 2]

The naturalization guide says: Most people must live in the USCIS district or State in which they are applying for at least 3 months before applying. The usual interpretation of this is, one must live in the State for at least 3 immediately preceding months. But is that actually the case?

To make it more clear:

1. I received my employment based green card on 1st Sept 2007 and so I am eligible to apply for citizenship in 3rd June 2012 (90 days prior to completion of 5 yrs).

2. I have lived in the state from May 2001-May 2006 and then would live in the same state again from 1st Apr 2012 till I apply and beyond that date. That means I would have lived in that state for 5 years and 2 months before I apply for citizenship, but not continuously.

Am I eligible to apply on 3rd June 2012 or should I wait another month before I apply?

Thanks.

[mayanksanghavi 1]

I would wait for 1 month because I have seen cases where they have denied citizenship because of this issue....it is better to wait one month than to spend $600 processing fee again

[ik2011 2]

I would wait for 1 month because I have seen cases where they have denied citizenship because of this issue....it is better to wait one month than to spend $600 processing fee again

Thank you for the reply. Are we supposed to send any kind of documentation to support this? If so, what would that be? Having a residence in that State and paying property taxes for the past 7 years is an acceptable documentation?

Or copies of paystubs from March 2012-May2012 would be enough?

Edited February 23, 2012 by ik2011

[Sandra G. 5,022]

Wait another month.

[ik2011 2]

Wait another month.

Actually, I would be working and living in that State from March 2012, but at a temporary address for a month. I would like to apply at the earliest possible to get hubby here at the earliest. Have waited long enough.

[nwctzn 55]

The naturalization guide says: Most people must live in the USCIS district or State in which they are applying for at least 3 months before applying. The usual interpretation of this is, one must live in the State for at least 3 immediately preceding months. But is that actually the case?

To make it more clear:

1. I received my employment based green card on 1st Sept 2007 and so I am eligible to apply for citizenship in 3rd June 2012 (90 days prior to completion of 5 yrs).

2. I have lived in the state from May 2001-May 2006 and then would live in the same state again from 1st Apr 2012 till I apply and beyond that date. That means I would have lived in that state for 5 years and 2 months before I apply for citizenship, but not continuously.

Am I eligible to apply on 3rd June 2012 or should I wait another month before I apply?

Thanks.

I would play it safe and wait another month. I understand you want this processed as fast as possible, but if they deny your application, you will lose both money and time.

Edited February 23, 2012 by nwctzn

[HuffyTheSlayer 22]

I would play it safe and wait another month. I understand you want this processed as fast as possible, but if they deny your application, you will lose both money and time.

I agree. If you go submit early and get denied because of it (there was someone here who was recently). Then surely you will be delaying getting your husband over by yet another 5-6 months. While it must be horrible to be living apart, surely one month is a small sacrifice to make to ensure you don't get denied and have to add half a year more to your wait to have your hubby by your side Stateside. Just my 2 cents.

[Jack and Barbara 0]

Thank you for the reply. Are we supposed to send any kind of documentation to support this? If so, what would that be? Having a residence in that State and paying property taxes for the past 7 years is an acceptable documentation?

Or copies of paystubs from March 2012-May2012 would be enough?

I am curious about this too. Is any documentation required or so long as you have not filed a change of residence within the last 3 months, then USCIS would send your appointment letters to the address on file and everything is fine?

[nwctzn 55]

I am curious about this too. Is any documentation required or so long as you have not filed a change of residence within the last 3 months, then USCIS would send your appointment letters to the address on file and everything is fine?

You fill in all your present and past address info on the N-400 form, so they know where you have been living for the past three months prior to your application. Unless they ask for specific proof of address, you do not need to send in anything to them.