Hello,
Hope you guys are all doing good. I have a strange question and need you experts input/reply ASAP.
I became eligible for applying citizenship on May 1st, 2008 (90 days before 5 years) and Iam a resident of maryland for the last 4 years. Below is my info.
My Receipt date is July 1, 2008
I got my fingerprint done on July 23, 2008
I have interview scheduled in Baltimore for Oct 21st, 2008
My total trip outside USA in the last 5 years is not more than 3 months.
My question is :
Since I had to take a emergency trip to India for 2 weeks, I went on May 25,2008 and came back on June 16, 2008 and then applied for citizenship on June 26, 2008. Is it true that I should have been physically present for 3 months in the state before applying for citizenship? The requirement says "Be resident" for 3 months and not "Continous resident". Iam confused and worried. I have been living in maryland from 2004. Any input would be really helpful.
Hope you guys are all doing good. I have a strange question and need you experts input/reply ASAP.
I became eligible for applying citizenship on May 1st, 2008 (90 days before 5 years) and Iam a resident of maryland for the last 4 years. Below is my info.
My Receipt date is July 1, 2008
I got my fingerprint done on July 23, 2008
I have interview scheduled in Baltimore for Oct 21st, 2008
My total trip outside USA in the last 5 years is not more than 3 months.
My question is :
Since I had to take a emergency trip to India for 2 weeks, I went on May 25,2008 and came back on June 16, 2008 and then applied for citizenship on June 26, 2008. Is it true that I should have been physically present for 3 months in the state before applying for citizenship? The requirement says "Be resident" for 3 months and not "Continous resident". Iam confused and worried. I have been living in maryland from 2004. Any input would be really helpful.