My wife (US Citizen by birth) and I have been married for 9+ years. We moved to the US in 2019 after I applied and got my LPR. I put in my n400 application earlier this year under the 3 year rule. We are in a stable marriage, and there is no marital disunity. We have a joint lease, file taxes jointly, have a joint bank account and she is on my insurance plan as well.
However technically, we don't meet the marital union requirement because she has spent most of her time outside the US the past 2 years. She is pursuing some research there which she is passionate about. We have seen each other a few times and she has visited me. One of the reasons I applied for my citizenship is so that I can spend more time with her in another country, without worrying about staying out of the US for too long.
I realise I should probably apply under the 5-year rule, but I am a bit desperate here. So I am evaluating the risk of going to the interview under my current circumstances. Once I have my interview date, I could ask my wife to come over and stay here for a few days around the interview, if that helps. But as far as I am aware, the State Dept doesnt track the travel history of US citizens. All other evidence I have points to her maintaining residence in the same place that I am. So I am hoping that I won't receive any pointed question and I don't have to lie under oath. Worst case, I could admit ignorance, get rejected and I re-apply under the 5-year rule.
Do folks have any advice here?
