Citizenship Application Question

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yorkycowboy

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My five years is up in December 09, but I will be out of the country on a N-470 permit.

If I return to the US to apply for citizenship, do I have to reside in the US until I take the oath, or can I return to my work overseas and then travel back for the fingerprinting, interview and oath etc?

Any help would be appreciated or if anybody has experienced the same the situation, even better.
 
yorkycowboy said:
My five years is up in December 09, but I will be out of the country on a N-470 permit.

If I return to the US to apply for citizenship, do I have to reside in the US until I take the oath, or can I return to my work overseas and then travel back for the fingerprinting, interview and oath etc?

Any help would be appreciated or if anybody has experienced the same the situation, even better.
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You can continue to use the N-470 while it remains valid. The only requirement is that you are present in the US for FP, Interview and Oath.
 
Yes, your N470 allows you to do so, as BOATBOD just stated. Listen to Boatbod since he has seen a lot more water going down the river, meaning more experience counseling.

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Thanks for your responses.

My lawyer told me today that I would have to apply and remain in the US (or just travel on short trips), dispite having the N470 permit until I took the oath, but I am not sure if this is the case.

If I am in a different Country with a N-470 do I have to return to the US to file for Citizenship?

I understand that I would need to be in the Country for FP, Interview and Oath, but as you can see above, it is confusing when your lawyer is advising you to stay in the US other than short trips.

I would be applying from another Country and staying outside of the US until my fingerprinting appointment.

Any opinions or experiences appreciated.
 
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I am not a lawyer, so act accordingly, but my understanding is that an N-470 allows you to only have to be physically present in the US during FP, Interview & Oath. The IO will however want to see a clear intention to return to the US indefinitely at the end of your overseas assignment.

Check with a couple more lawyers just to be safe.
 
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