Old Question - Hopefully New Answers

[Obongo]

Hello,

I posted this question a few months ago, but didn't get complete answers.
I tried to investigate this thoroughly through the web and visiting
the INS offices, but didn't get any concrete answers. Hopefully,
someone can now answer it.

My five years after my GC is up in mid Jan 2007. I will apply for
the N400 in mid Oct 2006. I've never been out of the country for
more than a month and meet all other residence requirements.
If I keep my home, back accounts, but quit my job on Feb 1st 2007
and go overseas for an extended stay but return for the the interview,
will this raise any questions by the interviewing officer? If the interview is
after August 1st, I'll return to the U.S. in mid June/July for a few weeks
to meet residency requirements.

Regards.

 

[boatbod]

If I keep my home, back accounts, but quit my job on Feb 1st 2007 and go overseas for an extended stay but return for the the interview,
will this raise any questions by the interviewing officer? If the interview is
after August 1st, I'll return to the U.S. in mid June/July for a few weeks
to meet residency requirements.

Quitting your job does not impact N-400.

If you plan on going overseas for an extended period after submitting N-400, you need to have a plan for monitoring your mail in a timely manner, and returning to the US for finger prints, interview and oath. You must also keep your trip within the requirements for continuous residence, which continue to apply until you have taken the oath.

Typically you may only get 2 weeks notice for finger print appointment, and perhaps 3-4 weeks for interview. Missing an interview is not considered a good idea...

 

[danagirl]

don't leave the country for 6 months

As long as you never leave the country for a period of over six months, you are adhering to your continuous residence requirements. However, you need to be absolutely sure that you'll receive any notices that might be sent to your US address in your absence.