LOST PASSPORT - 3 months before application - REPERCUSSIONS????

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imafan2

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I am planning to apply for Naturalization anytime now - have completed almost 6 years since my Green Card.

Over the last 5 years, I've done many trips to Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and a few to India. None of the trips were greater than 4 months tops....I meet the 30 month physical residence condition, and also the continuous residence condition.

I've filed taxes in the US since 1993 all the way till 2002....I have not been working since March of 2003 up until 6 months ago.....so have not filed taxes for 2003, 2004 and 2005....will probably do some back taxes now.....

The big question...I lost my passport recently (actually 2 of them current and the older one that was attached) and picked up a new passport in Chicago. The new passport has no record of any of my travel/tours.....

What do I take with me to the interview/how do I prove continuous residence/ what questions can I expect/ does my case cause undue suspicion?

I am a person of good moral conduct...am employed as a Director with a large US IT Consulting firm, have never had traffic violations, never been arrested, etc...

Please respond....your answers will help put things in perspective
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Hi there!

Firstly, I assume you filed a police report about the missing/lost passport. Take this to the interview with you.

During my interview, he never looked at my passport.

When you file N-400, write down all your travels to the best of your recollection. If you are concerned about physical presence/continuous residency, I would suggest taking the following to the interview:

- tax returns (the more, the merrier)
- lease agreement, mortage payments etc. (whatever applies to you)
- bank statements (as far back as possible)
- credit card statements (see above)
- proof of car/insurance payments (see above)

If you schlepp this along, you should be fine. If no trip was longer than 6 months. Again, it is important to report the missing passport and bring proof that you filed a police report/reported it to your Embassy of citizenship.

Cheers!

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