Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

My brother is a permanent resident here (green card holder) in United States and has been residing in California for the last three and half years. He is planning to apply for naturalization/US citizenship as soon as he completes the five year residency requirement.

Very recently, he was offered a job by an american employer to work in a cruise ship, which will last for approximately 6 mos cruising outside the US. How will this affect his application for citizenship. Is there a maximum amount of days he can spend outside United States in order to qualify for the citizenship?


Asked on 5/20/10, 8:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

If a permanent resident spends 180 or more days abroad, the continuity of his residence, required to apply for US citizenship, can be broken.

There are several naturalization requirements all of which should be met before one becomes eligible for naturalization.

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Answered on 5/26/10, 11:53 am


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