Can I travel abroad while my citizenship application is pending?

There are no travel restrictions after filling out Form N-400, which is the Application for Naturalization. That’s because, as a green card holder, you are already a permanent resident, which allows you to travel abroad while your application is pending.

Can I travel after citizenship interview?

After the interview and before the oath, you will still have your non-US passport and your permanent residency card. You can travel internationally and return to the USA as a permanent resident with that documentation. You do not become a US citizen until you swear the oath. Do not miss the ceremony.

What happens if a decision Cannot be made after your citizenship interview?

If the decision is not issued within 120 days of the interview, an applicant may request judicial review of his or her application in district court. The officer must base his or her decision on the laws, regulations, precedent decisions, and governing policies.

Can I travel while my citizenship application is in process?

There are no restrictions on travel just because you’ve submitted Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. You continue to be a permanent resident with the ability to travel abroad and reenter with a valid permanent resident card. Your absence after submitting Form N-400 can interfere with the application process.

Can I travel during my citizenship process?

You may travel to another country, including your home country, provided no other legal impediment precludes you from doing so. However, if a trip lasts longer than 180 days, USCIS may determine that you have not continuously resided in the United States and therefore are ineligible for naturalization.

Can I travel overseas while waiting for citizenship ceremony?

Make sure any travel does not affect your ability to attend the ceremony, or it will delay you in becoming an Australian citizen. If you plan to travel outside Australia before your ceremony, tell us at your citizenship appointment, or call the Global Service Centre.

Can I travel overseas after my citizenship ceremony?

What would I need to do after the naturalization ceremony? However, once you naturalize through your oath ceremony, you cannot travel internationally and reenter the States without your U.S. passport. You will need your U.S. passport to reenter the country after your trip.

What happens if you fail citizenship test twice?

If you fail either test a second time, your request for naturalization will be denied. If you are denied naturalization, you will receive a written notice in the mail. You will receive instructions on how to proceed if you want to appeal the denial.

Can I travel outside the US after biometrics?

You may travel abroad after you file your U.S. citizenship application. Your Green Card will allow you to make short trips. Hence, it is wise to appear for biometrics and then travel abroad. Likewise, you need to return to the country to appear for the naturalization interview.

Can I travel outside the US after filing Form N-400?

There are no restrictions on travel just because you’ve submitted Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. You continue to be a permanent resident with the ability to travel abroad and reenter with a valid permanent resident card. You may travel outside the U.S. after filing Form N-400, but there are ways that travel abroad can affect you.

Can a permanent resident travel outside of the United States?

You must be physically present in the United States when you file the re-entry permit and complete the biometric services requirement, if applicable. If you are a permanent resident, you can travel outside the United States. Temporary or brief travel usually does not affect your permanent resident status.

What is a break in continuous residence for N-400?

USCIS will presume that you’ve disrupted the continuous residence requirement if your travel outside the United States is six months or more. A break in continuous residence will result in an N-400 denial.

Can a permanent resident apply for reentry to the US?

As always, permanent residents are subject to inspection and will be required to provide valid proof of permanent residence (typically a green card) upon reentry to the United States. Additionally, all applicants should understand how travel may affect their application.