Would I face issues with my naturalization process in the future?
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Would I face issues with my naturalization process in the future?
I am currently a permanent a U.S. resident and I have acquired my green card. I am a student at my home-country and I can’t just leave my college but I make sure that I return to the U.S. before I reach the 6 month deadline because after I finish my studies I am looking forward to living and working in the U.S. Given that I am currently not able to stay a consecutive 5 years in the U.S. due to my studies, will that affect my status as a green card holder and my future naturalization process?
Asked on September 7, 2017 under Immigration Law, Alaska
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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You have to demonstrate that you have the intent of living in the US permanently. Therefore, you cannot be outside the US for huge chunks of time without jeopardizing your status. If you know that you will not be able to be in the US for a long time, you should secure for yourself a reentry permit that will enable you to be outside the US for up to 2 years and it can be renewed. This will preserve your status as permanent resident for naturalization purposes. You will still need to satisfy the physical presence requirement for the naturalization when the time comes.
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