Multiple Questions

[matsa5]

Hi everyone,

I am new to this forum so im not sure if this has already been discussed, but let me present my case:

I got GC (by marriage) on Feb 20th 2008 applied for "condition removal" 3 month ago and got the 1 year extension, I did my finger prints 7 weeks ago, and now my case is being rewied.

My wife will be getting a job in the next few weeks in Canada and will be working for a US non profit organization - witch according to my knowledge, gives me the right to file for citizenship right away.

We moved to Canada 3 weeks ago and we just got the confirmation for her job.

My questions are:
1) How should i proceed with my case as of now, I did not notify anything when I left the US.
2) Can I apply for a Canadian visa (working visa) or citizenship (my wife is Canadian as well)
3) Can I apply for Citizenship even before Iim getting my new GC?
4) If im not able to get citizenship right now can I stay here legally?


Thank You fot your help.

 

[Jackolantern]

For you to qualify for expedited US citizenship under section 319(b), your wife's assignment in Canada needs to be at least a year, and the employment must be with "an American institution of research recognized as such by the Attorney General, or of an American firm or corporation engaged in whole or in part in the development of foreign trade and commerce of the United States, or a subsidiary thereof, or of a public international organization in which the United States participates by treaty or statute, or is authorized to perform the ministerial or priestly functions of a religious denomination having a bona fide organization within the United States, or is engaged solely as a missionary by a religious denomination or by an interdenominational mission organization having a bona fide organization within the United States".

Most nonprofit organizations will not meet the above criteria.

1) How should i proceed with my case as of now, I did not notify anything when I left the US.

File form N-400 with option D-other, specifying 319(b) and including evidence of your wife's employment. You will have to give fingerprints, interview, and oath in the US.
See www.hoodmwr.com/acs/Media/Program.../Naturalization/319b_FAQ.pdf

2) Can I apply for a Canadian visa (working visa) or citizenship (my wife is Canadian as well)
3) Can I apply for Citizenship even before Iim getting my new GC?

Those are question for a Canadian immigration forum.

4) If im not able to get citizenship right now can I stay here legally?

Where is "here"? Canada or the US?