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Can I apply for citizenship while traveling abroad? Been a PR for >5 years

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dunkelheit   1

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Hi, my mom has been a permanent resident for greater than 5 years. She finally decides to apply for citizenship this year. Currently she's taking a vacation abroad and will return to the states in May. She's wondering is it ok if she applies for citizenship sometime in April to get the process going?

Thank you in advance!

Starkilla09 Proficient

Starkilla09   366

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Cameroon
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Yes she can. She just has to time her trip though so as to make it back in time to do biometrics.

Adjustment of Status From F-1 Visa.

8/14/2014: Mailed AOS package: I-130, I-485, I-765.

8/18/2014: Accepted in Chicago. Transferred to Nebraska Service Center.

8/21/2014: Received NOA 1. I-130, I-485, I-765 in mail.

8/25/2014: Received biometrics in mail. Scheduled for 9/8/2014

9/24/2014: EAD approved. 36 Days!

10/01/2014: EAD mailed.

10/03/2014: Received EAD card.

10/14/2014: I-485 moved to testing and interview.

1/28/2015: Interview scheduled for 3/4/2015.

1/31/2015: Received interview notice.

3/4/2015: Interview completed and APPROVED!

3/5/2015: Welcome notice mailed and I-130 Approved.

3/10/2015: Welcome notice and I-130 approval notice received.

3/12/2015: Green card mailed.

3/14/2015: Green card delivered.

Removal of Conditions: 

12/14/2016: Mailed I-751.

12/19/2016: NOA issued.

01/26/2017: Biometrics.

05/03/2018: I-751 transfered to NBC.

02/27/2019: Joint I-751/N-400 Interview.

05/14/2019: I-751 APPROVED.

Naturalization:

12/02/2017: Mailed N 400 to Phoenix, AZ Lockbox. (I-751 still pending)

12/05/2017: Package delivered in Phoenix, AZ. Transferred to Harrisonburg Processing Center.

12/07/2017: Notice of action issued. (IOE)

12/26/2017: Biometrics.

01/23/2019: Interview Scheduled for 2/27/2019.

02/27/2019: Joint I-751/N-400 interview. N-400 recommended for approval.

05/16/2019: N-400 APPROVED! Placed in line for oath ceremony.

05/17/2019: Oath ceremony notice mailed.

06/12/2019: Swearing in Ceremony! Finally a U.S. citizen!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

akihon Proficient

akihon   129

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Yes. I did just this. I filed my application to arrive the day I was leaving the US. :)

Adjustment of Status from H-1B, Family-Based
07/26/2012 - 10/18/2012: 85 Days from Application Received to GC Received.
Removal of Conditions
07/22/2014 - 11/14/2014: 116 Days from Application Received to GC Received.
Naturalization
02/03/2016 - 05/31/2016 : 119 Days from Application Received to Oath Ceremony.

I am a United States citizen!

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NexGen   8

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Yes, she can file before she leaves for vacation. If she gets a biometrics appointment date during the time she is on vacation, she can reschedule and ask for another date. She should make sure to sign up for email/text alerts through the USCIS website so that she stays up to date on your application status.

NancyNguyen Experienced

NancyNguyen   1,658

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Why make things difficult?

N400

12/06/2014: Package filed

12/31/2014: Fingerprinted

02/06/2015: In-Line for Interview

04/15/2015: Passed Interview

05/05/2015: Oath letter was sent

05/22/2015: Oath Ceremony

akihon Proficient

akihon   129

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Why make things difficult?

It's not too difficult as long as she gets someone to keep tabs on her mail. I wouldn't trust the online system explicitly.

Adjustment of Status from H-1B, Family-Based
07/26/2012 - 10/18/2012: 85 Days from Application Received to GC Received.
Removal of Conditions
07/22/2014 - 11/14/2014: 116 Days from Application Received to GC Received.
Naturalization
02/03/2016 - 05/31/2016 : 119 Days from Application Received to Oath Ceremony.

I am a United States citizen!

dunkelheit Contributor

dunkelheit   1

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Yes she can. She just has to time her trip though so as to make it back in time to do biometrics.

Yes. I did just this. I filed my application to arrive the day I was leaving the US. :)

Yes, she can file before she leaves for vacation. If she gets a biometrics appointment date during the time she is on vacation, she can reschedule and ask for another date. She should make sure to sign up for email/text alerts through the USCIS website so that she stays up to date on your application status.

It's not too difficult as long as she gets someone to keep tabs on her mail. I wouldn't trust the online system explicitly.

Thank you everyone for your replies. Good to know we can approach it while she's on vacation!

Why make things difficult?

Not trying to make things difficult, just trying to expedite the process and shorten the waiting time : )

 
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