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Posted about 1 year ago
Can I apply for U.S. citizenship if I’ve spent a significant amount of time outside the U.S. during my permanent residency?
Demetris Giannis
Answered about 1 year ago
Spending too much time outside the US while being a permanent resident can mess up your chance to apply for citizenship. You usually need to show you lived in the US continuously and were physically there. If you stayed outside the country for more than 6 months at once, it can break your continuous residence
Jemima Onu
Answered about 1 year ago
Yes, but extended time outside the U.S. may disrupt the continuous residence requirement for naturalization. You may need to provide additional evidence to prove your intent to maintain U.S. residency. Hope this helps!