Continuous residence and physical presence requirements of N-400

Asked 3 months ago - Santa Ana, CA

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I had lived in the USA for 4 years since I received my Green Card. I will file N-400 next year under the 5 years rule. I met the 30 months physical presence requirement. I have lived in CA for over a year now. Between now to the day I file N-400, I will make take two long trips outside of the USA. First one will last 5 months and 15 days then I come back to the USA and stay for 31 days. Then I will take another trip for 105 days. I will come back and file for N-400 after the second trip. Will my travel plan cause any problem with N-400? I will only stay in the USA for less than 4 months in 2013. I have filed tax every year and will continue doing it. And I will not move to another state. I might change my address but I will stay in the same county (Orange County)

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    Chicago Immigration Attorney
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    Answered February 16, 2013 14:30. I believe that this question has been answered several times within the last 24 hours. The address change has no effect on the filing, since it is in the same county.

    This is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney client relationship.
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    San Diego Immigration Attorney
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    Answered February 16, 2013 15:02. Again, based on my answer to your previous similar question, you do meet the physical presence requirements and the fact that you'll move to another state will have no bearing or adverse effect on your N-400 application.

    Behar Intl. Counsel 619.234.5962 Kindly be advised that the answer above is only general in nature cannot be... more
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    Fremont Immigration Attorney
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    Answered February 17, 2013 12:52. As long as you show you maintained U.S. residency, you are eligible for naturalization.

    This response is general in nature and cannot be construed as legal advice, given that not enough facts are known.... more
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    Irvine Immigration Attorney
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    Answered February 18, 2013 12:29. Based on the facts, presented, you will have met the physical presence requirement for citizenship-- that is, you have spent at least 2 1/2 years in the United States.

    However, if in the past 4 years, you have spent more than 6 continuous months out of the US, that may be a problem. (It is unclear from your post as to how long you were out of the country, if at all, during the past 4 years.)

    If you have any questions, you should consult an attorney and discuss this in further detail.

    Sincerely,
    Christy Han Mohan, A Law Corporation
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    Email: christy@chmlegal.com
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    This is not legal advice, no guarantees/warranties have been made, and no attorney/client relationship has been... more
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    San Francisco Immigration Attorney
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    Answered February 22, 2013 17:24. Even if you have a total of 2.5 years of physical presence, taking two long trips right before filing may be an issue. I would have to talk to you more to properly advise you. Moving within the same county is not an issue.

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