Continuous Residency

[Guest168]

I took 51 days outside of US one trip in 1st quarter and took another 21 days in Canada. So right now I have travelled outside of US 73 days.

If I plan to go back to my back home for the purpose of staying with grandparent because of her health reason from Oct to March (before 6 months is up, maybe 5.5 months). Would it post a problem for my N-400?

I want to make sure I do not violate the rule. This is the first time I have to travel so much. If I am doing the calculation right. I stay from Oct - Dec 31 with other time outside of US, I have 207 days in USA this year. And this trip between Oct - March will try to make it less than 6 months.

Thanks a lot for anyone input.

 

[boatbod]

Your trip really needs to be less than 6 months (180 days), so plan accordingly. Also, one single long trip like this will be fine. More, on a more frequent basis, would cause problems.

 

[warlord]

I think your situation you should be fine as you stated it. As mentioned just don't make it longer then 6 months at all and maintain your residence and home etc in the US as well. You will need proof that you still reside in the US and this trip is just a trip not a relocation...

 

[ketanco]

Your trip really needs to be less than 6 months (180 days), so plan accordingly. Also, one single long trip like this will be fine. More, on a more frequent basis, would cause problems.

By saying would cause problems, which stage of process you mean? The interview? Do they ask about these absences there? Also what if you have several few months or so trips but they are not close to each other?

 

[Bobsmyth]

By saying would cause problems, which stage of process you mean? The interview? Do they ask about these absences there? Also what if you have several few months or so trips but they are not close to each other?

At interview and oath since that is where an IO goes over travel dates with you.
As for several trips of under 6 months but separated by long periods, they are generally not an issue unless it's clear you severed all US residential ties.