Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am a Zambian National married to a US Citizen and have just recently received my 10 year (non-conditional) green card. As far as I know I will be eligible to apply for citizenship in October 2010. I have just been offered a very good job abroad in my home country and my wife and I are considering moving there, however, I am afraid that I might jeopardize my chances for applying for citizenship if we move now (i.e. I am not sure how stringent the requirements are for maintaining residency in the US). The job offer is flexible in the sense that I can take up the position in the next year or so. Would it be best to stick around and apply for citizenship later in the year or go abroad and take up the job and return to satisfy my green card requirements before a period of 6 months?


Asked on 5/20/10, 12:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

If you move abroad, you may loose your eligibility for naturalization. A lawful permanent resident must maintain residency in the USA, while the US citizen can move abroad permanently or temporary. You need to consult a lawyer and plan your actions for the next year or so.

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Answered on 5/25/10, 11:02 am


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