Hi, I would sincerely appreciate your advice on my situation/questions below
Current situation
1. Working for non-US (Dutch) company
2. Have had GC since Apr 2002
3. Requested to relocate to Europe for 2-3 yr assignment
4. Have applied for re-entry permit (as recommended by company lawyer)
5. Plan to come back to the US every 6 months for 2 weeks to 1 month
6. Company lawyer has told me that I am not eligible for N-470 since company is not US-based
7. I have read (and re-read) the CIS guide to Naturalization, and think I understand almost all of the requirements
8. During the assignment, I plan to keep/rent my house, maintain bank accounts/credit cards, have a valid drivers license, pay my US taxes, maintain US address etc.
9. I have a letter from my company indicating that I do not plan to emigrate to Europe and will return to the US upon completion of my assignment
10. I have checked all my overseas trips to date, and have more than the required 30-month physical presence requirement
11. Puts me in a bind as I am "so near yet so far"
Questions
1. Based on my above info, in your opinion do I meet the continuous residency requirement (re-entry permit, frequent visit to US, etc.) and physical presence requirement (already more than 30 months in US)
2. During the course of this year, if I make at least 2 trips to the US, will I be eligible to file for my citizenship by Jan 2007 (assuming that I can file 3 months prior to my 5 yr anniv).
3. Do I need to be resident in my state for 3 months immediately prior to my application? In other words, does the 3 month rule of being resident in my state apply during the course of 5 yrs or immediately prior to applying. This is one area that really confuses me as I have not seen a conclusive position on this
4. Do I have to remain in the US from the application filing until I receive my Oath? How long does this usually take in the TSC?
5. If I cannot do any of the above, am I stuck with the 4 yr + 1 month situation upon completion of my assignment
Current situation
1. Working for non-US (Dutch) company
2. Have had GC since Apr 2002
3. Requested to relocate to Europe for 2-3 yr assignment
4. Have applied for re-entry permit (as recommended by company lawyer)
5. Plan to come back to the US every 6 months for 2 weeks to 1 month
6. Company lawyer has told me that I am not eligible for N-470 since company is not US-based
7. I have read (and re-read) the CIS guide to Naturalization, and think I understand almost all of the requirements
8. During the assignment, I plan to keep/rent my house, maintain bank accounts/credit cards, have a valid drivers license, pay my US taxes, maintain US address etc.
9. I have a letter from my company indicating that I do not plan to emigrate to Europe and will return to the US upon completion of my assignment
10. I have checked all my overseas trips to date, and have more than the required 30-month physical presence requirement
11. Puts me in a bind as I am "so near yet so far"
Questions
1. Based on my above info, in your opinion do I meet the continuous residency requirement (re-entry permit, frequent visit to US, etc.) and physical presence requirement (already more than 30 months in US)
2. During the course of this year, if I make at least 2 trips to the US, will I be eligible to file for my citizenship by Jan 2007 (assuming that I can file 3 months prior to my 5 yr anniv).
3. Do I need to be resident in my state for 3 months immediately prior to my application? In other words, does the 3 month rule of being resident in my state apply during the course of 5 yrs or immediately prior to applying. This is one area that really confuses me as I have not seen a conclusive position on this
4. Do I have to remain in the US from the application filing until I receive my Oath? How long does this usually take in the TSC?
5. If I cannot do any of the above, am I stuck with the 4 yr + 1 month situation upon completion of my assignment