N-400 vs. work requiring loads of traveling abroad

[SamuelEllis 0]

Hey everyone,

 

I filed my N-400 last week and I'm also waiting for ROC (filed Sep 2017). Today I found out I'm getting a big promotion at work that will require me to travel abroad. A LOT.

 

My wife and I are trying to figure out how to approach it since we have a 3-year old and those trips are usually between 1 and 2 months abroad, then 1 or 2 months home again. We would obviously keep our apartment in NY, but what's the threshold for time spent abroad? What I found online is that under 6 months is totally fine, under 12 months starts getting tricky. My wife and son would come with me for any trip longer than a couple of weeks.

 

I'll probably consult with a lawyer, but my mind is just racing too much for me to ever be able to sleep tonight so I thought I'd ask for your help here.

 

Thanks!

[Boiler 45,661]

Assuming your wife and son are US citizens do not see that being an issue.

 

When would this new job start?

[SamuelEllis 0]

Both are US citizens, yeah. 

 

But what would be the amount of time I should cap my traveling abroad at?

[Boiler 45,661]

I do not know your nationality but would a US passport work better?

 

When do you extent to go through the interview/swearing in?

[SamuelEllis 0]

On 11/13/2018 at 12:23 AM, Boiler said:

I do not know your nationality but would a US passport work better?

 

When do you extent to go through the interview/swearing in?

Not sure I understand your first question, but I'm Canadian.

 

For the second question I assume you're asking when do I expect to go through the interview? Not sure, but it looks like most NYC applications get an interview about 4 months after filing.

[Going through 5,671]

Assuming the time in between you becoming a citizen and you being required to travel extensively/frequently for your job is relatively short---it won't end up being an issue at all, since you would then be a USC.

 

I would, if in your shoes, make it clear to your employer your concerns about travelling to see if they can give you a ballpark figure on how far away obligatory travel will occur to get a better idea on how it may affect you...Also note that any travel inbetween your N400 filing and interview has to be accounted for at the interview, and depending on your present travel history may interrupt the physical presence requirement for the N400.

 

If you can swing it, I'd suggest letting your employer know that you'd prefer the constant travel takes place after becoming a US citizen.  Just easier all-around for you, in the end.  Congrats on your promotion!

Edited November 14, 2018 by Going through