Eligibility Question

[Deco20 7]

Hi everyone,

 

I became a PR in September 2015, then went back to my home country to complete my last year of bachelor's which I successfully got in June 2016. Right after that I moved to the US for good. 

 

I'm wondering when's the earliest date I can apply for citizenship, Sep 2020 or June 2021 (I have no intention of leaving the US except for my couple vacation weeks every year)?

 

Thanks

Edited March 25, 2017 by Deco20

[aleful 1,905]

how did you get your GC. if it was through spousal visa

 

do you have  a 2 year GC or 10 year GC?

[Deco20 7]

I have a 10 years unrestricted GC.

[Holt 73]

According to USCIS,

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1. Absence of More than Six Months (but Less than One Year)

An absence of more than six months (more than 181 days but less than one year (less than 365 days)) during the period for which continuous residence is required is presumed to break the continuity of such residence. This includes any absence that takes place prior to filing the naturalization application or between filing and the applicant’s admission to citizenship.

An applicant’s intent is not relevant in determining the location of his or her residence. The period of absence from the United States is the defining factor in determining whether the applicant is presumed to have disrupted his or her residence. 

 

An applicant may overcome the presumption of loss of his or her continuity of residence by providing evidence to establish that the applicant did not disrupt his or her residence. The evidence may include, but is not limited to, documentation that during the absence:

•The applicant did not terminate his or her employment in the United States or obtain employment while abroad.

•The applicant’s immediate family remained in the United States.

•The applicant retained full access to his or her United States abode.

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And, 

"

3. Eligibility after Break in Residence

An applicant who is required to establish continuous residence for at least five years and whose application for naturalization is denied for an absence of one year or longer, may apply for naturalization four years and one day after returning to the United States to resume permanent residence. 

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