Green Card

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HI Every one

I would appreciate if you can help me out here

I have recd my GC in 2001 and stayed in usa around 9 - 10 months and than took a Travel document, Re entry permit now I have time til 2004 August

I am out of states because of a job relocation and I am paying taxes in states also

I am wondering that if I have to stay more what should i do and also let suppose if i come back and than travel back and forth would it hurt me to get citizen ship

Thanks

Sam

 

[gabby2001]

Based on what little information you provided, you will be not eligible to apply for naturalization anytime soon. I believe that you may be able to apply for another re-entry permit and you should definitely do so if you are planning on extending your stay outside the US.

Traveling back to the US for a short stay every 5-6 months in an attempt to keep your green card alive does not work. A re-entry permit is your best bet, although you are not guaranteed re-admission to the US even with that document. But without it, BCIS might very well revoke your green card if they see a travel pattern like that and believe that you have abandoned your residency.

After you return to live in the US permanently, you can apply for your citizenship 4 years and 1 day from the day you arrive in this country, assuming you meet the other requirements.