Legal Question in Immigration Law in California
N400. Citizenship... but in and out of the country past 5 years.
Hello,
I've been out of the country for over 3 years the past 5 years because of studies abroad. I am now applying for citizenship since I meet all requirements. Will being out of the country affect my eligibility for citizenship? also, I lost my old pasport which tells me the dates I was gone... do I have to be absolutely accurate on the times I was gone?
Thank you.
Asked on 3/12/07, 2:05 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Amy Ghosh
Law Offices of Amy Ghosh
Re: N400. Citizenship... but in and out of the country past 5 years.
If you have not taken a re-entry permit your permanent residency is gone...unless you were coming here every year. Yes...out of the country for more than 6 months interreupts your comntinuous physical presence.
Answered on 3/12/07, 6:03 pm