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xxxmichy   4

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Hello, i have a question regarding the three month residency requirement. Im currently in texas now and planning to move back in california (my residency for more than a year before i moved to texas) in February. I am planning to submit my n400 application once i moved back in california. Do i qualify for the 3 month residency since i have lived for a year in same california address in 2014 to 2015? Or i have to start a 3 month residency again before submitting my n-400? Thank you in advance.

USCIS:

09/18/2013 - Petition sent to Phoenix Lockbox

09/23/2013 - NOA1 via email/text

09/26/2013 - NOA1 hard copy

11/28/2013 - Petition transferred to CSC

12/04/2013 - NOA2 Approval Notice Via Email

12/08/2013 - NOA2 hard copy

NVC:

01/16/2014 - Case Creation

01/29/2014 - NVC Emailed the Case Number

02/07/2014 - AOS fee Paid

02/08/2014 - DS-261 Completed

02/27/2014 - IV fee paid

03/04/2014 - AOS packet mailed

03/05/2014 - DS-260 Completed

03/07/2014 - IV packet mailed

03/10/2014 - AOS packet entered the System

03/12/2014 - IV packet entered the System

03/25/2014 - Checklist for AOS received via mail

03/26/2014 - Checklist response mailed

03/27/2014 - IV packet and DS-260 reviewed & accepted

03/28/2014 - Checklist response delivered at NVC

04/01/2014 - Checklist response entered the NVC System

04/14/2014 - Case Complete

04/15/2014 - Interview Scheduled

EMBASSY:

04/28/2014 - Medical Exam

05/08/2014 - Interview

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No. You have to live in California 3 months prior to your filing day. It means you can go back to California, live for 3 months then apply.

N-400 Naturalization Journey SAN FRANCISCO FIELD OFFICE

Total processing time from last successful submission to Oath Ceremony: 253 days (8 months and 11 days)

Spoiler

02/26/2012: Arrived SF airport. 

11/28/2016: Eligible for early-filling.

Day 00 - 12/23/2016: Sent N-400 + I-942 to Phoenix, AZ lockbox via USPS.

Day 03 - 12/26/2016: N-400 application marked delivered.

Day 25 - 01/17/2017: Sent email to support regards to application.

Day 26 - 01/18/2017: N-400 rejected because incorrect payment amount.

Day 32 - 01/24/2017: N-400 + I-942 resent.

Day 34 - 01/26/2017: N-400 application marked delivered.

Day 49 - 02/10/2017: N-400 rejected again because incorrect payment amount.

Day 52 - 02/13/2017: Email form USCIS support responded package was rejected in error (!?) for the first and second time submissions, they requested 3rd resubmission + tracking number in order to apply my earliest priority date. 

Day 52 - 02/13/2017: N-400 + I-942 resent on the same day, also sent a response to Lockbox to provide information to USCIS.

Day 54 (Day 0) - 02/15/2017: N-400 application marked delivered.

Day 62 (Day 8) - 02/23/2017: E-notification, E-mail from USCIS, E-mail from Support announced Resubmission was accepted.

Day 66 (Day 12)- 02/27/2017: Notice of Acceptance as Fees Waiver Approval received. (All fees were waived instead of reduced by half as supposed by filing form I-942)

Day 69 (Day 15) - 03/02/2017: Online Status Update: Fingerprint Appointment was scheduled. 

Day 70  (Day 16) - 03/03/2017: Fingerprint Appointment Letter received. Biometric will be on 3/15/17. 

Day 70  (Day 16) - 03/03/2017: Early Walked-In for Biometric at 3:45 PM.

Day 87 (Day 33) - 03/20/2017: Online Status Update: Case was placed in line for interview. 

Day 234 (Day 180) - 08/14/2017: Online Status Update: Interview has been scheduled.

Day 239 (Day 185) - 08/19/2017: Interview Letter received.

Day 269 (Day 215) - 09/18/2017: Interview 2:30 PM at USCIS SF Field Office. Recommended For Approval. 

Day 280 (Day 226) - 09/29/2017: Oath Ceremony Letter received. N400 is approved.

Day 291 (Day 237) - 10/10/2017: Last Online Status Update: Oath Letter was mailed. Too late!

Day 307 (Day 253) - 10/26/2017: Oath Ceremony in Oakland, CA. Citizenship granted.

Day 307 (Day 253) - 10/26/2017: Passport applied.

Day 321 (Day 267) - 11/09/2017: Passport Booklet received. 

Day 321 (Day 267) - 11/09/2017: Naturalization Certificate received. Journey done.

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hi

exactly,

 

you will have to wait, move back, have a current address in California for at least 3 months

 

after 3 months of living in California, you can apply for citizenship

 

 

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xxxmichy   4

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25 minutes ago, aleful said:

hi

exactly,

 

you will have to wait, move back, have a current address in California for at least 3 months

 

after 3 months of living in California, you can apply for citizenship

 

 

 

Thank you. That means i can apply sometime in May. I am also planning to take a vacation overseas for two months after i moved back in california can i still send my n-400 application on May? Does the vacation count on the 3 month residency rule? 

USCIS:

09/18/2013 - Petition sent to Phoenix Lockbox

09/23/2013 - NOA1 via email/text

09/26/2013 - NOA1 hard copy

11/28/2013 - Petition transferred to CSC

12/04/2013 - NOA2 Approval Notice Via Email

12/08/2013 - NOA2 hard copy

NVC:

01/16/2014 - Case Creation

01/29/2014 - NVC Emailed the Case Number

02/07/2014 - AOS fee Paid

02/08/2014 - DS-261 Completed

02/27/2014 - IV fee paid

03/04/2014 - AOS packet mailed

03/05/2014 - DS-260 Completed

03/07/2014 - IV packet mailed

03/10/2014 - AOS packet entered the System

03/12/2014 - IV packet entered the System

03/25/2014 - Checklist for AOS received via mail

03/26/2014 - Checklist response mailed

03/27/2014 - IV packet and DS-260 reviewed & accepted

03/28/2014 - Checklist response delivered at NVC

04/01/2014 - Checklist response entered the NVC System

04/14/2014 - Case Complete

04/15/2014 - Interview Scheduled

EMBASSY:

04/28/2014 - Medical Exam

05/08/2014 - Interview

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xxxmichy   4

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39 minutes ago, Holt said:

No. You have to live in California 3 months prior to your filing day. It means you can go back to California, live for 3 months then apply.

Thank you. That means i can apply sometime in May. I am also planning to take a vacation overseas for two months after i moved back in california can i still send my n-400 application on May? Does the vacation count on the 3 month residency rule? 

USCIS:

09/18/2013 - Petition sent to Phoenix Lockbox

09/23/2013 - NOA1 via email/text

09/26/2013 - NOA1 hard copy

11/28/2013 - Petition transferred to CSC

12/04/2013 - NOA2 Approval Notice Via Email

12/08/2013 - NOA2 hard copy

NVC:

01/16/2014 - Case Creation

01/29/2014 - NVC Emailed the Case Number

02/07/2014 - AOS fee Paid

02/08/2014 - DS-261 Completed

02/27/2014 - IV fee paid

03/04/2014 - AOS packet mailed

03/05/2014 - DS-260 Completed

03/07/2014 - IV packet mailed

03/10/2014 - AOS packet entered the System

03/12/2014 - IV packet entered the System

03/25/2014 - Checklist for AOS received via mail

03/26/2014 - Checklist response mailed

03/27/2014 - IV packet and DS-260 reviewed & accepted

03/28/2014 - Checklist response delivered at NVC

04/01/2014 - Checklist response entered the NVC System

04/14/2014 - Case Complete

04/15/2014 - Interview Scheduled

EMBASSY:

04/28/2014 - Medical Exam

05/08/2014 - Interview

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xxxmichy   4

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6 hours ago, aleful said:

hi

 

yes, vacation counts because you are still living in California

 

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Thank you. Im elligible to apply for naturalization now is it also possible to submit my application now and just change my address when i moved to CA? 

USCIS:

09/18/2013 - Petition sent to Phoenix Lockbox

09/23/2013 - NOA1 via email/text

09/26/2013 - NOA1 hard copy

11/28/2013 - Petition transferred to CSC

12/04/2013 - NOA2 Approval Notice Via Email

12/08/2013 - NOA2 hard copy

NVC:

01/16/2014 - Case Creation

01/29/2014 - NVC Emailed the Case Number

02/07/2014 - AOS fee Paid

02/08/2014 - DS-261 Completed

02/27/2014 - IV fee paid

03/04/2014 - AOS packet mailed

03/05/2014 - DS-260 Completed

03/07/2014 - IV packet mailed

03/10/2014 - AOS packet entered the System

03/12/2014 - IV packet entered the System

03/25/2014 - Checklist for AOS received via mail

03/26/2014 - Checklist response mailed

03/27/2014 - IV packet and DS-260 reviewed & accepted

03/28/2014 - Checklist response delivered at NVC

04/01/2014 - Checklist response entered the NVC System

04/14/2014 - Case Complete

04/15/2014 - Interview Scheduled

EMBASSY:

04/28/2014 - Medical Exam

05/08/2014 - Interview

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14 hours ago, xxxmichy said:

Thank you. Im elligible to apply for naturalization now is it also possible to submit my application now and just change my address when i moved to CA? 

probably best not to because they will have to transfer your file between states - it may be messy - also keep in mind to change your license back to CA and also do an AR11 Change of Address form as soon as you move back.

You will be asked for a CA license at the interview...

  • sending I130 05/16/2007
  • cheque is cashed on 06/11/2007
  • NOA1 in mail 06/13/2007 (who said 13 is badluck )
  • 07/30/2007 After no touches and no other signs we just got an email with the APPROVAL of I130....Thank God !....now what ?

  • 08/07/2007 Case received by NVC and case number assigned :))

  • 08/13/2007 DS3032 and AOS bill were generated

  • 08/14/2007 Emailed choice of agent ...i'm so curious when they will accept it...hopefully soon

  • 08/21/2007 DS3032 and AOS fee bill arive in mail

  • 08/27/2007 paid AOS fee bill
  • 8/28/2007 DS3032 choice of agent accepted
  • 9/3/2007 IV fee bill generated

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Can you postpone your plans until after naturalization? Seems to be the simplest and less risky solution.

“When starting an immigration journey, the best advice is to understand that sacrifices have to be made... whether it is time, money, or separation; or a combination of all.” - Unlockable

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xxxmichy   4

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2 hours ago, candybabe said:

probably best not to because they will have to transfer your file between states - it may be messy - also keep in mind to change your license back to CA and also do an AR11 Change of Address form as soon as you move back.

You will be asked for a CA license at the interview...

Yes but im just gonna stay in CA for like 9 months, if i move first before filing i have to wait 3 months again, i think its best to just do it now. I didnt change my license when i moved to tx so i still have ca license. The 3 months residency requirement is only for the state i am filig right and not to the state im moving?

USCIS:

09/18/2013 - Petition sent to Phoenix Lockbox

09/23/2013 - NOA1 via email/text

09/26/2013 - NOA1 hard copy

11/28/2013 - Petition transferred to CSC

12/04/2013 - NOA2 Approval Notice Via Email

12/08/2013 - NOA2 hard copy

NVC:

01/16/2014 - Case Creation

01/29/2014 - NVC Emailed the Case Number

02/07/2014 - AOS fee Paid

02/08/2014 - DS-261 Completed

02/27/2014 - IV fee paid

03/04/2014 - AOS packet mailed

03/05/2014 - DS-260 Completed

03/07/2014 - IV packet mailed

03/10/2014 - AOS packet entered the System

03/12/2014 - IV packet entered the System

03/25/2014 - Checklist for AOS received via mail

03/26/2014 - Checklist response mailed

03/27/2014 - IV packet and DS-260 reviewed & accepted

03/28/2014 - Checklist response delivered at NVC

04/01/2014 - Checklist response entered the NVC System

04/14/2014 - Case Complete

04/15/2014 - Interview Scheduled

EMBASSY:

04/28/2014 - Medical Exam

05/08/2014 - Interview

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1 hour ago, xxxmichy said:

Yes but im just gonna stay in CA for like 9 months, if i move first before filing i have to wait 3 months again, i think its best to just do it now. I didnt change my license when i moved to tx so i still have ca license. The 3 months residency requirement is only for the state i am filig right and not to the state im moving?

the 3 months requirement is for ANY state you plan to file in . from Alaska to Hawaii.... also, you are not allowed to change the state while you apply... so if you apply in CA you have to stay in CA etc

9 months will not be enough for the naturalization process.... I filed beginning of March , only had interview 10/18 and still have not taken the oath ....the average times now are much longer because there was a huge volume of applications after the beginning of the year and still happening due to all the executive orders.....

1 hour ago, xxxmichy said:

Yes but im just gonna stay in CA for like 9 months, if i move first before filing i have to wait 3 months again, i think its best to just do it now. I didnt change my license when i moved to tx so i still have ca license. The 3 months residency requirement is only for the state i am filig right and not to the state im moving?

also, because you have not changed your license, you will not be able to file in TX where you live right now....

  • sending I130 05/16/2007
  • cheque is cashed on 06/11/2007
  • NOA1 in mail 06/13/2007 (who said 13 is badluck )
  • 07/30/2007 After no touches and no other signs we just got an email with the APPROVAL of I130....Thank God !....now what ?

  • 08/07/2007 Case received by NVC and case number assigned :))

  • 08/13/2007 DS3032 and AOS bill were generated

  • 08/14/2007 Emailed choice of agent ...i'm so curious when they will accept it...hopefully soon

  • 08/21/2007 DS3032 and AOS fee bill arive in mail

  • 08/27/2007 paid AOS fee bill
  • 8/28/2007 DS3032 choice of agent accepted
  • 9/3/2007 IV fee bill generated

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