Getting citizenship by flying to US for fingerprints and interview... Duable?

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swissmiss

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Hello,

I was married to an american citizen for 5 years and a resident for 5 years as well. Long story short, we got divorced and I moved back with my parents about a year and a half year ago. I came back often to the states and last time I entered the country, the law officer said I could lose my Green Card unless I become a citizen. I would like to do this but I worry a bit because:

- I lived in California but I would like to apply in NY (I don't want to live there again, too many bad memories because of the divorce)
- I reside at this moment in Switzerland but I guess I should say I live in NY if I apply there....I can use my best friend's address to do so.
- I would fly for the fingerprints then fly again for the interview and oathe.

Has anyone ever tried to do it like this? I heard many stories, it's all different.

I am fond of this country where I lived in total 11 years of my life and I probably would like to move there again at one point. I just don't know if I stand a real chance.

Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thank you!

Cathy
 
How much time have you spend in the US in the 11 years?

Do you have a current US residence? Also, do you anything in your name like, utilities, cellphone, driver's license, bank account or anything?

In the last 5 years, how much time have you spend in the US?

Using a friend's address as your primacy residence for the purpose of immigration might present surprises.

It appears as if you have not established enough residency to be eligible for naturalization, which means is possible (w/o knowing all facts), you might have to wait 5 years.

Most importantly, have you filed federal taxes in the last 5 years?
 
Your chances of becoming a citizen now are about 0.0001%. You need to be primarily residing in the US for the past 5 years, and continue to do so during the naturalization process and you clearly have not done that. And you've even been warned by the officer at the port of entry.

If you want to hold on to your green card for another couple of years, you can get a reentry permit (you must be inside the US when it is filed and again to show up for the fingerprinting for it). Otherwise, it's probably better if you officially surrender your green card at a consulate with form I-407.
 
swissmiss said:
- I lived in California but I would like to apply in NY (I don't want to live there again, too many bad memories because of the divorce)
- I reside at this moment in Switzerland but I guess I should say I live in NY if I apply there....I can use my best friend's address to do so.
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You can't apply for US citizenship if you are a resident in another country. Furthermore, you must meet the continuous residency and physical presence requirements in order to apply for citizenship.
 
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