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Travel while N-400 is pending
It looks like this subject was discussed already.
I still believe my situation is a bit peculiar.
I had accumulated more than sufficient residence before filing N-400 in December 2016, together with my wife.
Now, my wife has already become the US citizen. My status is still "On Jan 3, we have scheduled your fingerprint appointment" (the fingerprinting was actually done in mid-January).
As to my case, there is no timeline for my extended background check (I have a stupid name match to a known criminal).
I know one university professor with a similar situation - his naturalization case took 1 year LONGER that his wife's. And the exact same thing is happening to me.
I had 2 Infopass appointments, engaged the Senator, only to have the canned response from USCIS to senator that "we balance personal convenience with national security", and no timeline whatsoever.
And I have very attractive temporary job offer from abroad, starting next year (they pay well, and we have a chance to save for our future US home).
Since my background check is so indefinite, I do not really expect any interview to be scheduled 1 year after the fingerprinting, seriousely...
Now, if I accept the offer, I understand that I may undermine not only N-400 but my greencard as well. Still, I hope to find a way to maintain the residence in this case.
Do you think it is too much of an adventure? Any hints?
I still believe my situation is a bit peculiar.
I had accumulated more than sufficient residence before filing N-400 in December 2016, together with my wife.
Now, my wife has already become the US citizen. My status is still "On Jan 3, we have scheduled your fingerprint appointment" (the fingerprinting was actually done in mid-January).
As to my case, there is no timeline for my extended background check (I have a stupid name match to a known criminal).
I know one university professor with a similar situation - his naturalization case took 1 year LONGER that his wife's. And the exact same thing is happening to me.
I had 2 Infopass appointments, engaged the Senator, only to have the canned response from USCIS to senator that "we balance personal convenience with national security", and no timeline whatsoever.
And I have very attractive temporary job offer from abroad, starting next year (they pay well, and we have a chance to save for our future US home).
Since my background check is so indefinite, I do not really expect any interview to be scheduled 1 year after the fingerprinting, seriousely...
Now, if I accept the offer, I understand that I may undermine not only N-400 but my greencard as well. Still, I hope to find a way to maintain the residence in this case.
Do you think it is too much of an adventure? Any hints?
