Legal Question in Immigration Law in Florida

Hi: I obtained my green card in the end of September 2005 more than five years ago as my wife sponsored me as she is an American National. After getting my green card I had stayed outside USA during the first two years post green card for apprx twenty seven months but used to come to USA at appropriate intervals to keep my green card active. During the last 3 years I have been out of USA for a total of 3 months and 4 days during two visits outside USA. Considering my visits outside during the last five years and seven months approx till now, Am I eligible to file for Nationalization N-400 form? Please guide what should I do? Will appreciate a response from any expert on immigration Law. Thank you in anticipation.


Asked on 5/04/11, 7:01 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Latangie Williams Law Office of Latangie Williams, P.A.

Before I can advise you, I need more information. How long has your spouse been a US citizen or was she born in the US? Additionally, have the two of you been living together when you are in the US? As long as you have not stayed outside the US for more than 6 months within the past 3 years, you should be fine. There are however, other factors to consider like have you been a resident of your current state for at least 3 months and whether or not you have good moral character, etc? For a free consultation, please contact my office at 904-371-3538 or email me at [email protected].

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Answered on 5/04/11, 7:15 pm
Brian D. Lerner Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, A Professional Corporation

Hello:

Since you have been a resident for the last five years, you will not need to obtain naturalization based on the status of your wife or whether you live or do not live with your wife. We must look at physical presence and good moral character.

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Answered on 5/06/11, 10:49 am


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