US passport

[samer 1]

Hi VJ,

I have a question about US citzship... do i have to stay for at least good 2 and half to 3 years to apply for my citz or i can go back to my country for a visit during that time?

Thanks

Edited February 16, 2012 by samer

[samer 1]

Hi VJ,

I have a question about US citzship... do i have to stay for at least good 2 and half to 3 years to apply for my citz or i can go back to my country for a visit during that time? I have 10 yr green card

Thanks

[Leatherneck 693]

You are free to travel outside of the U.S., just remember, that absences from the U.S. of six months or more may disrupt the continuous residency required for naturalization.

[Leatherneck 693]

The mods will most likely merge your two threads pertaining to this same question.

Naturalization and short temporary travel or very different, yet are connected.

Since you've already removed conditions and have your 10 year GC, you are free to travel, the same as you were when you had the 2 year conditional GC. Just be very mindful that a stay of six (6) months or more may disrupt the continuous residency required for naturalization. However, you can remain outside of the U.S. for longer (again, be mindful of disrupting the residency requirements) periods and if you need to be outside of the U.S. for more than 1 year, you need to apply for and obtain a reentry permit prior to leaving.

With marriage based naturalization, 90 days prior to your 3 years of being a permanent resident, you can apply for naturalization.

Edited February 16, 2012 by Leatherneck

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