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Hi all,
Im planning to apply for US citizenship here in the bay area, CA this year and i have a few questions.
I have been a GC holder/LPR since 2004, but i left the US for 2 years with a re-entry permit(which was approved). I got back in Sept 2006 (less than 2 years). Since then I took a few trips outside the US for less than 6 months (2 weeks, 3 months, 4 months), and i made sure i stayed here in the US longer...
I read on M-476 Naturalization guideline from USCIS concerning continuous residence, that my time before i left doesnt count anymore, but I would still be eligible to apply for citizenship 4 years and 1 day after I got back in 2006, and that my 364 days(1 year minus 1 day) while outside would count as continuous residence time. They even have an example about it there.
I have also satisfied the 30 month physical presence requirement.
So basically counting my time and based on the M-476 guideline..I should be eligible this 2010.
Please, can anyone verify if what i understand is correct???
Does anyone have the same situation or heard of someone who has and have applied?
And what documents do i need to submit to support that??
THANK YOU FOR REPLYING!
Im planning to apply for US citizenship here in the bay area, CA this year and i have a few questions.
I have been a GC holder/LPR since 2004, but i left the US for 2 years with a re-entry permit(which was approved). I got back in Sept 2006 (less than 2 years). Since then I took a few trips outside the US for less than 6 months (2 weeks, 3 months, 4 months), and i made sure i stayed here in the US longer...
I read on M-476 Naturalization guideline from USCIS concerning continuous residence, that my time before i left doesnt count anymore, but I would still be eligible to apply for citizenship 4 years and 1 day after I got back in 2006, and that my 364 days(1 year minus 1 day) while outside would count as continuous residence time. They even have an example about it there.
I have also satisfied the 30 month physical presence requirement.
So basically counting my time and based on the M-476 guideline..I should be eligible this 2010.
Please, can anyone verify if what i understand is correct???
Does anyone have the same situation or heard of someone who has and have applied?
And what documents do i need to submit to support that??
THANK YOU FOR REPLYING!
