Hello guys,
my long story short, I won GC in visa DV lottery in 2007 and I came to the U.S. the same year. Because I was still studying back in Europe I couldn't move to the U.S. immediately.
So in 2007 I stayed less than 6 months in the U.S. and left back to my home country. Before I left I obtained Drivers License, SSN, Bank Account, and Re-Entry permit.
Right before the Re-Entry permit expired, in February 2010 I came back to the U.S. for good. Here is my travel absence chart:
If my math is correct then, so far, since 2010 I have acquired 28.5 months of physical presence. I have never left the U.S for more than 5 months at a time.
In February 2014, I should have around 31 months of physical presence already.
Can I apply 4 years and 1 day rule to my case, so I can apply for citizenship in February 2014 ?
Are there any other possible issues in my case?
Thank you!
my long story short, I won GC in visa DV lottery in 2007 and I came to the U.S. the same year. Because I was still studying back in Europe I couldn't move to the U.S. immediately.
So in 2007 I stayed less than 6 months in the U.S. and left back to my home country. Before I left I obtained Drivers License, SSN, Bank Account, and Re-Entry permit.
Right before the Re-Entry permit expired, in February 2010 I came back to the U.S. for good. Here is my travel absence chart:
| Trip | Arrived in U.S. | Departed U.S. | Time inside | Time outside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | February 2010 | July 2010 | 5 months | 3 weeks |
| #2 | August 2010 | June 2011 | 10 months | 3 months |
| #3 | September 2011 | December 2011 | 3 months | 3 months |
| #4 | March 2012 | October 2012 | 6.5 months | 5 months |
| #5 | March 2013 | July 2013 | 4 months | 5 months |
| #6 | December 2013 (expected) | no other trip planned |
If my math is correct then, so far, since 2010 I have acquired 28.5 months of physical presence. I have never left the U.S for more than 5 months at a time.
In February 2014, I should have around 31 months of physical presence already.
Can I apply 4 years and 1 day rule to my case, so I can apply for citizenship in February 2014 ?
Are there any other possible issues in my case?
Thank you!