Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Returning to the UK

Hello

I have lived as a resident alien (green card holder) for 18 years in California, but am thinking of returning to the UK early next year. I have an 11 year old son born in the US, who is also a british passport holder, but I have never become a US citizen. I think I should apply for citizenship, can I return to the UK during the application process or do I need to stay in California until processed, and also do you have any idea of how long it would take from submitting the application until oath. Because of my return to the UK, should I use an attorney for the entire process?

Thank you very much


Asked on 10/29/07, 2:06 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Cho Law Offices of Michael Cho

Re: Returning to the UK

Short trips abroad should be fine as long as you continue to adhere to the requirements set forth here:

http://msclaw.com/index.php?page=U_S_Citizenship

You'll want to have someone check your mail or have an attorney on record who will receive copies of all notices sent to your address. Failure to respond to any of these USCIS notices can result in cancellation of the entire application.

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Answered on 10/29/07, 2:19 am


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