180 day or 1 year absence - interpretation

[ketanco]

Hello,
When it says in the USCIS rules about 180 days absence or 1 year absence, do they strictly mean a continuous uninterrupted absence? Or might two absences of 4 months and 3 months separated by 1-2 weeks mean a total of 7 month absence, for example (i am asking for naturalization purposes when they look at your absences)?

 

[Triple Citizen]

To be on the safe side, never spend more than 6 months outside the US in any rolling 12 month window.

When it says in the USCIS rules about 180 days absence or 1 year absence, do they strictly mean a continuous uninterrupted absence? Or might two absences of 4 months and 3 months separated by 1-2 weeks mean a total of 7 month absence, for example (i am asking for naturalization purposes when they look at your absences)?

 

[Jackolantern]

This is what, the tenth thread you've started on essentially the same topic? (your intention or expectation of staying out of the US for a long time)

Are you going to keep on and on until somebody tells you it's OK to spend 6 months or a year or whatever outside the US?

 

[ketanco]

This is what, the tenth thread you've started on essentially the same topic? (your intention or expectation of staying out of the US for a long time)

Are you going to keep on and on until somebody tells you it's OK to spend 6 months or a year or whatever outside the US?

not really. the questions were each different specific questions, the subject might be close. and... no it is not the tenth... may be several... thanks for answering, i wrote here because this is a useful forum....

 

[sotiredofwaiting]

thanks for answering, i wrote here because this is a useful forum....

I saw your postings also on another website, haha
Why don't you just tell us what you'rr planning and we start from there?

 

[Triple Citizen]

I second that. No point in beating around the bush.

Why don't you just tell us what you'rr planning and we start from there?

 

[sanjoseaug20]

I second that. No point in beating around the bush.

In my company, it was known as DY/DX, which is a term from calculus (differentiation), but in this context means optimizing all variables and leaving no stones unturned for that. Or not give an inch when an inch does not need to be given. While I can empathize with the OP's situation, this scenario is the classic DY/DX.