Legal Question in Immigration Law in North Carolina

Dear Sir/Madam,

I got my permanent resident card in 2002, & came to USA for 3 month & returned to my country to finish my college 3rd year�s And i did the same in 2003,

August 2004 I Entered USA and lived there until 02/2008 without any trips outside USA. during this period I was eligible to apply for citizenship but for overwhelmed reasons I had to go back to my country till present I Because I was not able to return to USA till now.

Is there a way I can re enter USA to re reside there .I Have been out for 32 months. And if I spent 2.5 continuous years can I apply for citizenship after 3 years.


Asked on 10/06/10, 12:58 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

It seems that you have abandoned your residency in USA by staying abroad for an uninterrupted period of 32 months and without securing a renetry permit.

What was the reason keeping you in Brazil for almost 3 years?

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Answered on 10/11/10, 6:49 am


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