Three Months Residency Question

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manchane

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I know this question has been answered many times before, but it still wasn't clear to me.

I'm a college student in Maryland, where I'll be starting my second year this month.
For the past five years--with the exception of last year since I spent it in Maryland--I have lived in California. I got my green card in October of 2006 and starting this July I was able to apply for the citizenship (-90 days mark).

My question is regarding this three months residency requirement. So if I were to apply in Maryland, I'd have to wait another 90 days after I get to Maryland? I'm trying to apply for the citizenship in a timely manner, so what would be the quickest way to do so in my case?
 
manchane said:
I know this question has been answered many times before, but it still wasn't clear to me.

I'm a college student in Maryland, where I'll be starting my second year this month.
For the past five years--with the exception of last year since I spent it in Maryland--I have lived in California. I got my green card in October of 2006 and starting this July I was able to apply for the citizenship (-90 days mark).

My question is regarding this three months residency requirement. So if I were to apply in Maryland, I'd have to wait another 90 days after I get to Maryland? I'm trying to apply for the citizenship in a timely manner, so what would be the quickest way to do so in my case?
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Students who are dependent on their parents may file either at at the HOME address or the School address. 8 CFR 316.5(b)(2) [Look it up and read it.]

Your concerns should be logistical. Check the posted N-400 processing times for the local USCIS Offices in BOTH locations (on www.uscis.gov Office Locator). Based on YOUR best guess, where will you be when your required interview is MOST LIKELY to get scheduled? Also, would you like to have your family attend your oath ceremony and share in your big day OR have you got a significant other at school (perhaps someone you mighty marry) that you would rather have in attendance? Is it too expensive for multiple family members to fly to you at school vs. you (and any special someone) to flay back to your family's home state?
 
manchane said:
I'm a college student in Maryland, where I'll be starting my second year this month.
For the past five years--with the exception of last year since I spent it in Maryland--I have lived in California.
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Since you already spent last year in Maryland, you are clearly eligible to apply there. However, make sure you at least have MD driving licence. Students often do not change their driving licences when they go to out-of-state school. Other than that, it is quite easy to get a proof of your residency from university. Typically, you have to visit the USCIS office three times - biometrics, interview and an oath. Where do you think you will be located during the N-400 process? Maryland is quite far from California, so it will be extremely inconvenient to fly every time you have an appointment with the USCIS. Typically states require you to establish residency if you are going to study there for several years, so your residency case looks quite simple to me - no need to contact an immigration attorney. What the IO may not like is if you study and live in MD but still have a driving licence from CA.
 
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