319 (b), N-470 adn I-131

[tapas777 0]

I applied for 319 (b) in Feb 2015. FP done in Mar 2015. I am wating for interview letter. I want to leave USA and go back to EGYPT to live with my wife and kids.

If I apply for N-470 or I-131, will that support my N-400 319(b) application

[JimmyHou 610]

I applied for 319 (b) in Feb 2015. FP done in Mar 2015. I am wating for interview letter. I want to leave USA and go back to EGYPT to live with my wife and kids.

If I apply for N-470 or I-131, will that support my N-400 319(b) application

Hopefully I understood the question... let me know if I didn't...

By applying under 319b, you are asking USCIS to waive the physical presence requirement because you fall under one of the special 319b categories of those employed abroad in qualifying occupations or for their spouses.

The N-470 and I-131 forms are both for those trying to maintain residence while abroad, so I don't see how they apply to your case.

If you qualify under 319b, you will be naturalized and you won't need either of those forms. If you don't qualify under 319b, then your application will be denied and you can do one of two things:

1) wait until you meet the residency requirements and then apply

2) apply for a reentry permit and move to Egypt (your time there will not count towards citizenship) then move back before your permit expires

3) abandon your permanent residency and move to Egypt permanently

[tapas777 0]

Thanks Jimmy for your reply.

I have to join my wife and the kids in Egypt late May or begining of June 2015 (at that time, I will have almost completed 18 months of physical presence in USA)

I wanna apply for I-131 (white passport) in case my N-400 319 b is not approved (God Forbid) in order to stay in Egypt until my wife's contract with American University in Cairo ends.

[JimmyHou 610]

Thanks Jimmy for your reply.

I have to join my wife and the kids in Egypt late May or begining of June 2015 (at that time, I will have almost completed 18 months of physical presence in USA)

I wanna apply for I-131 (white passport) in case my N-400 319 b is not approved (God Forbid) in order to stay in Egypt until my wife's contract with American University in Cairo ends.

This might complicate your application. You should withdraw your N400 before you file for a travel permit... note that traveling on an I-131 may reset your citizenship clock when you return.

Your circumstances may be special, but personally, I would wait until the application is approved... if you can wait until June you should consider waiting until July or August.