naturalization Need help! Can I file N400 now?

[Farik 0]

I have decided to become a citizen, but I am not sure if I can apply now. I became a Green Card holder on May 14, 2010, but I have taken two 6 month+ trips during these past 7 years. As follows:

December 26, 2012 - September 15, 2012    (264 days)

  October 12, 2012  - September 25, 2013    (348 days)

 February 23, 2014 - July 16, 2014                (143 days)

        May 12, 2016 - August 22, 2016            (102 days)

 

Looking at my two long absences, can I still apply for naturalization? I was outside the U.S. because I have been receiving medical care back home, and I have a proof from the doctor. I also received a re-entry permit for my second leave. I also have my taxes for the past 6 years, but my earnings are not much for 2012, and 2013 because of my absences? Please let me know what you guys think?

[bearmirus 45]

1. You are able to prove that you were physically present in the U.S. for thirty months within the five-year period before applying n400.

2. You are able to produce IRS tax transcript for the last three years, showing that you are are in good standing with the IRS to prove that you meet the good moral character requirement for naturalization

 

If you satisfied both requirements above then you're good to go!

 

 

 

 

[SunDrop 59]

By my reckoning, you have been here for 30 full months if you file in February 2017.  Double check the math, but I have you as present:

 

2017 - 1 month

2016 - 8 months

2015 - 12 months

2014 - 6 months

2013 - 3 months

 

which means you meet the 30 complete months in the 5 years prior.  Did you file taxes for 2011-2016 and have you ever filed as a non-resident? ETA: I believe you need to file 5 years' transcripts, not 3 since you're filing under the 5 year residency and not 3 years' marriage to a citizen. At least, that was my understanding of the N-400 instructions.

Edited February 12, 2017 by SunDrop