90 days in district or state?

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Guys,
INS says on the website that if one moves, he supposed to stay in a new "district or state" 90 days before aplying for citizenship. So is it a district or a state?
I have been staying in one state (TX) for several years (no trips overseas), now I am moving within the state, but to another district (san antonio -> houston). Do I have to wait in the new district but in the same state for 90 days before applying or can I apply right away?
Thank you.
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I am asking more people because I do not trust 1-800 expertise: 1-800 of INS told me I don't have to wait, because district or state means whichever (for our pleasure and comfort?).
I wonder if there is any way to make them to answer for their answers, so no one would blame me. I asked about the paragraph of law, - they could not refer me. I hate vague instructions. Why they did not specify each case - for the district and for the state? Just do not want to pay twice.
 
It means what it says... district OR state. If they meant only district they would have said district. So you can move within Texas and apply anywhere in Texas.
 
OK, guys,

Here is my statistics from calling INS 800 number:

2 times INS said: don't have to wait in district 3 months, as long as I am living in same state 3 months.

1 time INS said: you can't apply now, we will deny, have to wait 3 months, even if I am in the same state.

Besides that, I also found out they are pretty obsessed with military service right now. Any talk starts with service in military. Hm....
 
I agree with Zuleron. A OR B means only one condition being right is enough. Thus, being in the same state would do. You don't need to wait to apply.
Here is the definition of the immigration district:
There are 33 Immigration District Offices in the United States. Each District Office, headed by a District Director, has a specified service area that may include part of a state or territory, an entire state, or many states. District Offices are where most immigration field staff are located. District Offices are responsible for enforcing immigration laws in that jurisdiction. Certain applications are filed directly with District Offices, many kinds of interviews are conducted at these Offices, and immigration staff are available to answer questions, provide forms, etc.
Here is the link: http://uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffices/aboutus.htm#districtOffice
 
To be on he safe side and keep $400 safe, I decided to wait.
Because the law is like a shaft, - the way you turn it, it will turn out that way. But the INS is the one on top of the horse, not me.
 
File your application now.

When you move, phone the National Customer Service Center of your new address; if your file is still at the TSC at that point they will simply send it to Houston instead of San Antonio.

Remember, you also still need to send in the AR-11 change of address in addition to this (within 10 days of moving), up until you're a citizen.
 
JoeF said:
I think I have to correct myself.
Residence in the state should be good enough.
The law (INA 316(a)) says:
"who has resided within the State or within the district of the Service in the United States ...
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maybe

the "or within the district" part is to cover for those who live in Washington, D.C. which is not really a state, but a district.
 
rjad said:
maybe

the "or within the district" part is to cover for those who live in Washington, D.C. which is not really a state, but a district.
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Nope. It's the district covered by each USCIS District Office.
 
CanTex said:
File your application now.

When you move, phone the National Customer Service Center of your new address; if your file is still at the TSC at that point they will simply send it to Houston instead of San Antonio.

Remember, you also still need to send in the AR-11 change of address in addition to this (within 10 days of moving), up until you're a citizen.
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yes, Cantex,
i decided just like that. hope my change of address in the middle of processing is not a long problem.
 
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