From GC to USC

[citi786]

Once a GC is received I believe a person becomes eligible to file for USC after five years. This is not a marriage base GC but family petition F-3. How does the absence count towards the five year period. For example if the GC holder moves abroad for studies? How does this affect the five year waiting timeline?

Much appreciate your help!!!!!!!

 

[Triple Citizen]

That depends on how long the GC holder moves out for. An absense of 1 year will reset the naturalisation clock.

Once a GC is received I believe a person becomes eligible to file for USC after five years. This is not a marriage base GC but family petition F-3. How does the absence count towards the five year period. For example if the GC holder moves abroad for studies? How does this affect the five year waiting timeline?

Much appreciate your help!!!!!!!

 

[f1study]

How about if GC holder moves abroad for 9 months, back for 3 months, then abroad for 9 months, and so on. Would that reset the naturalization clock too?

 

[Triple Citizen]

This person will not meet the physical presence requirment. Remember, they look at the entire travel pattern too.

How about if GC holder moves abroad for 9 months, back for 3 months, then abroad for 9 months, and so on. Would that reset the naturalization clock too?

 

[Al Southner]

Why do people want to move overseas upon receiving a green card? Moreover, what makes people think that they can game the system?