Legal Question in Immigration Law in Illinois

My sister-in-law became a permanent resident in 2005, at the age of 15. She was enrolled in school in India and came here for short periods. Every trip she would stay for two or three months, apply and get a re-entry permit, and would return two years later. She did this from 2005 to 2013. Since December 2013, my sister-in- law has been living here continuously. Considering my sister-in-law�s extended absences, when can my sister-in-law be eligible to apply for naturalization?


Asked on 6/01/14, 9:06 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Rahul Manchanda, Esq. Manchanda Law Office PLLC

Please call me at (212) 968-8600 or toll-free at (800) 750-1828. Kind regards, RDM

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Answered on 6/01/14, 10:22 pm
Marlene Hemmings Marlene Hemmings, Attorney at Law

To be eligible for naturalization, one must be living in the United Sates for at least 2 1/2 out of the 5 years prior to applying, among other things. If she has not been living in the U.S. continuously until Dec 2013, then I would recommend that she make sure she fulfills the residency requirement from Dec 2013 through Dec 2018, before she files.

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Answered on 6/03/14, 10:33 am


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