As I am getting more confident about becoming citizen of the U.S.
I wonder, if and when I actually will become eligible. I am LPR since 2008, but from 2008 to 2012 I traveled extensively. Basically from 2010 to 2012 I was not in the U.S. at all, but I had a re-entry permit (and I still have it expired on me).
In 2012 I came back to the U.S. using reentry permit. Following is the time I spent outside the U.S. and the time I am expecting to spend outside the U.S.
2012 - 4 months outside ( came back in May 2nd )
2013 - 3 months outside
2014 - 3-4 months outside
2015 - 5 months outside
2016 - 0 months outside and applying for citizenship on/after May 3rd
I always try not to put trips outside the country close together (one month between at least). I do pay U.S. taxes, I do many short-term jobs. I basically earn money and then quit and travel for couple of weeks and months. And then work again. I do change addresses pretty often. Keeping funds in the U.S. and having a car, but not owning any property here. I am single, no kids, and my green card is lottery based.
On May 3rd 2016, I should have at least 32 months of physical presence in the U.S.
If I keep this schedule, am I having a good chance getting my N-400 approved on May 3, 2016 ? Should I expect any possible problems or roadblocks that I should be aware of now?
Thank you
I wonder, if and when I actually will become eligible. I am LPR since 2008, but from 2008 to 2012 I traveled extensively. Basically from 2010 to 2012 I was not in the U.S. at all, but I had a re-entry permit (and I still have it expired on me).
In 2012 I came back to the U.S. using reentry permit. Following is the time I spent outside the U.S. and the time I am expecting to spend outside the U.S.
2012 - 4 months outside ( came back in May 2nd )
2013 - 3 months outside
2014 - 3-4 months outside
2015 - 5 months outside
2016 - 0 months outside and applying for citizenship on/after May 3rd
I always try not to put trips outside the country close together (one month between at least). I do pay U.S. taxes, I do many short-term jobs. I basically earn money and then quit and travel for couple of weeks and months. And then work again. I do change addresses pretty often. Keeping funds in the U.S. and having a car, but not owning any property here. I am single, no kids, and my green card is lottery based.
On May 3rd 2016, I should have at least 32 months of physical presence in the U.S.
If I keep this schedule, am I having a good chance getting my N-400 approved on May 3, 2016 ? Should I expect any possible problems or roadblocks that I should be aware of now?
Thank you
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