Can you please help me: preserving GC for naturalization
Hi,
would like to ask questions related to my residence for naturalization purposes.
Below are the facts by dates:
1. Green Card issued on April 17, 2007
2. First time leaving the US: April 24, 2008 - May 10, 2008 (under a gov. contract)
3. Leaving the US to Hungary: July 23, 2008
4. Re-entry permit granted: valid from October 4, 2008 to October 4, 2010
5. Approved N470 based on contract with a research institution: March 2, 2009 - March 1, 2010
6. Travel to US: May 20, 2010 - June 8, 2010
7. Having a gov. contract for visiting fellow for the period: May 23, 2011 - May 22, 2012 and will be sending a new N470 for approval based on this contract.
My questions:
1. My re-entry permit has expired last year (October 4, 2010) and my last visit to US was May 20, 2010 - June 8, 2010. I couldn't go to the US based on two reasons:
- family health issues (my sister had serious health problems);
- the gov contract had to be issued by February 1, 2011 but has been delayed until May 23, 2011. I have a support letter from a government official that explains the delay of the contract and supports preserving the residence towards naturalization.
Based on that, can I enter the US now using only my green card and the gov contract? Or I need a visa to enter the US...?
2. What about my physical presence. Based on the gov. contract am I subject to the physical presence requirement for 30 months in the 5 year residence for naturalization purposes or not...?