Hi guys! I'm a USC currently living in Australia. Over the past several years, I've travelled quite a bit with my husband. I'm pregnant atm. Not due until next year but I wanted to look into the citizenship process for the baby. My husband's not a USC, if that matters but he did have a green card that's expired now. I know this has been asked quite a lot but I'm a bit confused about the CRBA residency requirement. I've spent a chunk of my life in the states. I went to high school as well as community college there. But I've never filed any tax returns and only had a rental apartment for a few month before I started travelling. I have a feeling I might not qualify for the residency requirement. My question is- has anyone gone through this? How was the process? Tedious and long or was it pretty straightforward? Also, would it be better if I gave birth in the States and then just returned to Australia afterwards? I plan on moving back home in a year or so anyways. My hubby's a student here and he'll be done with uni by then. That's why I want everything in order for the baby so there's no last minute surprises or long application wait times, etc. I'd appreciate any advice you guys can offer!
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Hi guys! I'm a USC currently living in Australia. Over the past several years, I've travelled quite a bit with my husband. I'm pregnant atm. Not due until next year but I wanted to look into the citizenship process for the baby. My husband's not a USC, if that matters but he did have a green card that's expired now. I know this has been asked quite a lot but I'm a bit confused about the CRBA residency requirement. I've spent a chunk of my life in the states. I went to high school as well as community college there. But I've never filed any tax returns and only had a rental apartment for a few month before I started travelling. I have a feeling I might not qualify for the residency requirement. My question is- has anyone gone through this? How was the process? Tedious and long or was it pretty straightforward? Also, would it be better if I gave birth in the States and then just returned to Australia afterwards? I plan on moving back home in a year or so anyways. My hubby's a student here and he'll be done with uni by then. That's why I want everything in order for the baby so there's no last minute surprises or long application wait times, etc. I'd appreciate any advice you guys can offer!