All,
I am here because I want to know my chances of becoming a U.S. Citizen through naturalization. I became a LPR in 2010 and in june of 2015 I qualify for early filling. My concern is that I was away from the U.S. for a period of 177 days continuously. During that time I was an exchange student, but I was still enrolled in my American University.
177 Dayes - Dates were from december 2013 - June 2014. I have been in the U.S. since then living permanently - I went on vacation for 5 days, and a business trip 4 days, both abroad.
Other than that, I have been outside the U.S. for short periods of time ranging between 3 - 7 days maximum since becoming a LPR.
Can anyone advise whether or not I should apply early?
Should I wait to apply a certain amount of time before applying?
Will I have to prove that I didn't break continious residency?
I am here because I want to know my chances of becoming a U.S. Citizen through naturalization. I became a LPR in 2010 and in june of 2015 I qualify for early filling. My concern is that I was away from the U.S. for a period of 177 days continuously. During that time I was an exchange student, but I was still enrolled in my American University.
177 Dayes - Dates were from december 2013 - June 2014. I have been in the U.S. since then living permanently - I went on vacation for 5 days, and a business trip 4 days, both abroad.
Other than that, I have been outside the U.S. for short periods of time ranging between 3 - 7 days maximum since becoming a LPR.
Can anyone advise whether or not I should apply early?
Should I wait to apply a certain amount of time before applying?
Will I have to prove that I didn't break continious residency?