N-470 residency and physical presence if working with US Government contract overseas

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Hello,

I hope you will be able to advise with your comments and answers to my questions below:

 

I became permanent resident more than 1 year and less than 2 years ago, and have 1+ year(s) of uninterrupted physical presence in the US.

I may have job opportunity with US  Company that has a contract with US Government overseas and I would like to accept it. However my goal is to pursue US Citizenship/Naturalization and thought to ask some clarification questions.

 

1. N-470 will/may approve me to be outside of the US for up to two years, right? Can it be approved for absence of more than 2 years?

 

2. Some research pointed me I need to apply for re-entry permit before leaving US (or within one year of absence from the US). I have no idea how does re-permit and N470 relate? Can you please shed some light about this requirement? (I would preferably be outside of the US for more than 2 years) If answer is no, can I apply for re-entry permit extension while outside of the US?

 

3. Most importantly: Since US company is under the US Government contract I understand I may be exempt from both: the residence AND physical presence requirement. I did not meet 30 months of physical presence yet. Do you happen to know any details what forms (if any) are needed for application for physical presence waiver since I may be working with a contract under US Government?

 

4. I understand I need to be physically present in the US for at least 3 months before I can apply for naturalization. Is there a way to apply for naturalization while I (and my wife + kids) are outside of the US?

 

5. I would highly appreciate if you share any other  important steps that I am missing to be able to be away from the US and still pursue the naturalization objective.

 

Thank you all for your comments