mdv

Hi All,
Great site, my first post.

I am a LPR for 15+ years and currently spent 10 months in UK, returning to USA in 3 weeks. I do wish to become a Citizen asap.

Reading the N-400 it states that you need to "wait 3 months until you have lived in the state/district to apply"...

so,
Q1) I have my USA house rented out, I pay mortgage, it is still my main home and residence, will I still need to wait the 3 months upon return to the USA?

Q2) Is it possible to file the N-400 whilst outside the USA?

Q3) Can I travel outside the USA whilst my application is open, as I realize it may take 6 months plus?

Many thanks in advance for any help here.

mdv

ian-mstm

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Yes. Realize though, that in order to be eligible to naturalize, you must also meet the "physical presence" and "continuous residency" requirements. If you do, then travel won't be an issue. You must keep track of all time spent outside the US - right up until the day of your oath ceremony. http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/M-476.pdf.

Ian

mdv

Does anyone have approximate fees charged by attorneys to file the N-400?

Thanks

mdv

ian-mstm

The filing fee is $675. An attorney will also add between $1000 - $5000 for their time... doing the work you could do yourself. The N-400 is a very straight forward form... no trick questions.

Ian

Norri

Will you remain in the US when you return, or is it just a visit?

Just wondering as it may well effect your continuous residence and physical presence status.

mdv

I was planning on returning to the UK for 5 more months then heading back to the USA lock stock and barrel