There are two requirements for naturalization that involve time spent in US:My mom will be eligible to apply for citizenship soon. Currently she is out of the US. How long can she stay out of the US contineusly with out lossing her time spend in US after green card.
Thanks Bobsmyth. So can she stay for more than 6 months or not? Is that mean if she stay more than 6 months she will have to start 5 year again to get continuous residence? or she can spend 9 or 10 month and will have no effect on the continuous residence?
http://www.us-immigration.com/n400/start.do
As per this site if trip is less than 12 month (one trip) its okay.
Why don't they just say stay of more then 6 months break the continuous residency.
Thanks Bobsmyth. So can she stay for more than 6 months or not? Is that mean if she stay more than 6 months she will have to start 5 year again to get continuous residence? or she can spend 9 or 10 month and will have no effect on the continuous residence?
Not true. An applicant can leave the country after applying, but must return to the US for biometrics. In other words, there are no restrictions to leave the country before appearing for biometrics.The Lawful Permanent Resident must appear for a biometrics appointment before he or she can leave the country.