QUESTION
Am I doing the right thing becoming a US citizen?
Asked on Jun 01st, 2016 on Immigration - Florida
More details to this question:
Permanent US resident for 38 years. Now Widow, military dependent, home owner, British, age 63 I would like to spend more time in UK possibly permanently, but have social security & savings in US. have applied to become US citizen but not sure it's the right decision. Please advise Thank you
1 ANSWER
It is best to seek naturalize if you wish to maintain ties to the United States yet live outside the country for extended periods of time. If you were to remain outside the United States for an extended period of time as a resident, you risk losing your lawful permanent residence. However, as a citizen, you can remain outside the country for as long as you would like and still be a citizen. You could freely return to the country and should be able to receive social security payments without issue.
Answered on Jun 09th, 2016 at 2:22 PM