U.S. naturalization applicants may generally travel internationally while their application is pending, but travel should be planned carefully to avoid missed USCIS appointments or problems with naturalization eligibility.
Applicants should consider two main risks before traveling:
- USCIS may schedule an appointment, interview, or oath ceremony while the applicant is outside the United States.
- Travel may affect the applicant’s ability to meet the continuous residence and physical presence requirements for naturalization.
International travel is not automatically prohibited during a pending naturalization case. However, applicants should monitor USCIS notices, avoid scheduling conflicts, and make sure any trip does not create issues with the residence and presence rules required for U.S. citizenship.
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