Hello Rajiv,
I am a GC holding spouse of a US citizen. I received my GC in 2001 and although I've been eligible to apply for naturalization many years ago, I just didn't do it. There's no real reason, just procrastination. Anyway, my GC will expire in Sep 2011 and I want to apply for N-400 in January. My first question to you is if I will face any type of questioning as to why I did not apply earlier and why I waited until the last minute ? My second question is related to my travel plans in June to India. If I do not get my citizenship by May, then can I still travel to India in June and be back by end of July with an expiring green card in Sep. Otherwise, should I go ahead and apply for a renewal of my green card within the six months of expiry inspite of having a current N-400 application, just so I can travel and re-renter safely.
What is the best way to go about it ?
I am a GC holding spouse of a US citizen. I received my GC in 2001 and although I've been eligible to apply for naturalization many years ago, I just didn't do it. There's no real reason, just procrastination. Anyway, my GC will expire in Sep 2011 and I want to apply for N-400 in January. My first question to you is if I will face any type of questioning as to why I did not apply earlier and why I waited until the last minute ? My second question is related to my travel plans in June to India. If I do not get my citizenship by May, then can I still travel to India in June and be back by end of July with an expiring green card in Sep. Otherwise, should I go ahead and apply for a renewal of my green card within the six months of expiry inspite of having a current N-400 application, just so I can travel and re-renter safely.
What is the best way to go about it ?