I thought to myself and it might be a loophole that INS is trying to patch. Let's assume someone claims to have gone on a temp assignment abroad and applies for natz.
If INS grants citizenship then the person is free to go and can never appear at the port of entry. So then - was the person really residing in the US just prior to getting US citizenship?
This is why maybe people in this forum are advising people to stay in the US for sometime before applying. If you stay for at least 6 months or so (and better for a year) I guess it is easier to argue that you are residing in the US.
Just my 2 cents. It would be nice to know if people are able to get theit Natz application approved while living and working abroad.
Disclaimer:
This is not advice. I am not a lawyer.
If INS grants citizenship then the person is free to go and can never appear at the port of entry. So then - was the person really residing in the US just prior to getting US citizenship?
This is why maybe people in this forum are advising people to stay in the US for sometime before applying. If you stay for at least 6 months or so (and better for a year) I guess it is easier to argue that you are residing in the US.
Just my 2 cents. It would be nice to know if people are able to get theit Natz application approved while living and working abroad.
Disclaimer:
This is not advice. I am not a lawyer.