Between November 24th 2020 and December 26th 2021 I had two job assignments in Germany, one for about 3 weeks and the other one for 12 month. During this time I traveled 3 times back to the US:
From
To
Days USA
From
To
Days Germany
04/02/21
04/11/21
9
11/24/20.
04/02/21.
129
07/02/21
07/17/21
15
04/12/21.
07/02/21
81
10/22/21
11/01/21
10
07/18/21
10/22/21
96
12/26/21
N/A
N/A
11/02/21
12/26/21
55
Hence, I have spent extensive time outside the US during that period.
So all in all, between November 24th 2020 and December 26th 2021 I spent 361 days outside the US. But I was never outside for more than129 consecutive days.
Still I am not sure if I qualify for naturalization when I apply now.
On the positive side I can demonstrate that:
(A) I kept a part time job in the US that I could do remotely.
(B) My daughter stayed in the US during this time (but not at my house).
(C) I have retained full access to my house in the US (and kept car, bank account, insurances, filed taxes, etc.).
On the negative side I must say that:
(D) I did obtain other jobs while abroad in Germany.
All other requirements are in good standing.
Should I try it and apply now? Should I rather wait? If I wait, should I wait until January 2027 to have this period completely out of the way?
