Originally Posted by jackpetj

I'm hoping someone can give me some feedback regarding US citizenship.

We lived in the US as a family for 8 years and have held green cards since Feb 01, 2001. Unfortunately we had to return to the UK to sort out elderly parent residential care etc. My company very kindly let me go back to UK on assignment.

I have been travelling between UK and US every 2-3 months for business trips etc. and have never had a problem re-entering the US. It's coming up to the 5 year point on my green card and wish to pursue US citizenship.
Having seen the UK after 10 years away its not the place I remember. It's a strange feeling, but whenever I arrive in the US now it feels like home (never thought I would say that but it's true).

Does anyone know if I would have a problem applying for citizenship?
As I say, its' coming up for my 5 yr anniversary. For the first 4 of those 5 yrs I lived continually in the US, and it's only in the last year that I have spent several months in the UK, but I have been back and forth every few months.
(bottom line is with business assignments I've spent probably 48 out of the last 60 months in the US). Do I have to be physically in the US when I apply?

I've also applied for a re-entry permit as a precaution (N-470 to preserve residency). By the way although the N-470 says you can pay your $150 by personal check I had it returned with a letter saying I must pay by money order! If anyone else has is thinking of applying for an N-470 it may help to know this.

Rgds
PJ

Originally Posted by Manc

Your profile says relocated to Aberdeen.

Where is home, where are you domiciled?

Originally Posted by jackpetj

I am currently domiciled in UK (Aberdeen)

Originally Posted by jackpetj

I'm hoping someone can give me some feedback regarding US citizenship.

We lived in the US as a family for 8 years and have held green cards since Feb 01, 2001. Unfortunately we had to return to the UK to sort out elderly parent residential care etc. My company very kindly let me go back to UK on assignment.

I have been travelling between UK and US every 2-3 months for business trips etc. and have never had a problem re-entering the US. It's coming up to the 5 year point on my green card and wish to pursue US citizenship.
Having seen the UK after 10 years away its not the place I remember. It's a strange feeling, but whenever I arrive in the US now it feels like home (never thought I would say that but it's true).

Does anyone know if I would have a problem applying for citizenship?
As I say, its' coming up for my 5 yr anniversary. For the first 4 of those 5 yrs I lived continually in the US, and it's only in the last year that I have spent several months in the UK, but I have been back and forth every few months.
(bottom line is with business assignments I've spent probably 48 out of the last 60 months in the US). Do I have to be physically in the US when I apply?

I've also applied for a re-entry permit as a precaution (N-470 to preserve residency). By the way although the N-470 says you can pay your $150 by personal check I had it returned with a letter saying I must pay by money order! If anyone else has is thinking of applying for an N-470 it may help to know this.

Rgds
PJ

Originally Posted by jackpetj

I am currently domiciled in UK (Aberdeen)

Originally Posted by jackpetj

I am currently domiciled in UK (Aberdeen)

Originally Posted by Bob

you could have reset the stopclock then...so you should probably speak to a US immigration attorney...there's a couple good ones' in London.

even for a consult...anyway...

http://www.usvisalawyers.co.uk/firm.htm

http://www.usvisalawgroup.com/

I haven't used either, but they have been recommended previously, and also they are linked from the US consulate.