A Few Questions

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nycjg

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I find the people on this website extremely helpful. I hope someone could help me on my problem.

1. I'm thinking of sending my application 90 days prior to my 5th year anniversary. My dilemma is: I went for a vacation for 2 weeks in Dec 2008. And, 1 month last March. So that's like 45 days of being out of the country. Would that be an issue when I apply (90days prior to 5 years)?

2. Another, there's this question in Part 3 letter F: Are either of your parents US citizens? My mom just had her interview last week and passed the test. She is just waiting for the date of her oath taking. So, technically she's still not a US citizen until the oath taking, correct?

Thank you in advance.
 
nycjg said:
I find the people on this website extremely helpful. I hope someone could help me on my problem.

1. I'm thinking of sending my application 90 days prior to my 5th year anniversary. My dilemma is: I went for a vacation for 2 weeks in Dec 2008. And, 1 month last March. So that's like 45 days of being out of the country. Would that be an issue when I apply (90days prior to 5 years)?
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Short absences of the kind you mention will not be an issue.

2. Another, there's this question in Part 3 letter F: Are either of your parents US citizens? My mom just had her interview last week and passed the test. She is just waiting for the date of her oath taking. So, technically she's still not a US citizen until the oath taking, correct?
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Correct, she is not a U.S. citizen until she actually takes the naturalization oath.

If, by the time of your interview she already naturalizes, you'll be able to update the information about her citizenship during your naturalization interview.
 
1. No issues. You can still apply 90 days (but make it 80 to be safe, because if they think you applied too early, they'll reject your application).

2. List her as a non-citizen now (I was in a similar situation) and then update the officer at the interview (if you remember to, if not asked).
 
Your question #1 indicates that you have not read the guide to naturalization fully. This is not an accusation ... just trying to help. I just want to validate the outside chance that you are not under 18, are you? If you are under 18, and your Mom is naturalizing soon, it changes the whole dynamics, as in you naturalize along with her.
 
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