How long will it take for Citizenship ?

[karmvir]

hi,
I entered in USA on May 20, 2010 on family based Green card, through parents. (F11)

1. Which date i can apply for Citizenship ?

2. Do i have to stay continuously in USA for 30 months before i can apply for Citizenship ?

3. How long i can stay out of USA before completing 30 months in USA ? I want to go on vacation for 1-2 months, will that delay my citizenship ??

please reply.

thanks
Karm.

 

[-me-]

1.you may apply in 5 years after the date printed on your GC minus 90 days. If you serve in military for a year, you'll be eligible for early filing. I guess an option with getting married to USC doesn't let you to apply earlier, unless you are already married by now.
2. No.
3. If your trip abroad lasts less than 6 mo, you generally shouldn't expect any issues. If you are absent more than 6 mo but less than a year, you'd better have a good explanation, especially if you establish a pattern of such absences. For over a year absence, you have to get AP first.
Leaving the U.S. for a month or two during a year should not create any issues for your naturalization, unless you manage to establish your residency abroad (like getting a job out there, etc).