How soon after getting the US passport one can leave US permanently?

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userofimmi

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Hello,

Is there a minimum time period one has to stay in US after getting the passport before leaving US permanently? I may have to leave US after getting US passport for atleast next 5-10 years or so. I will be visiting US frequently though.

Thank you
 
The following is from FAQ:

Q10 Under what conditions can my citizenship be revoked?
A10 If your behavior is not well disposed to the good order and happiness
of the U.S. or if you concealed your wartime activities when applying
for visas to enter the U.S. after World War II. Also, for example you do
one of the following:
(a) Refusal to testify before a congressional committee regarding
alleged subversive activities within 10 years after becoming a
U.S. citizen.
(b) Establish permanent foreign residence within 1 year after becoming
a U.S. citizen
Note from Rich Wales, richw@yank.kitchener.on.ca
This provision was repealed on October 25, 1994, by
Public Law 103-416 (108 Stat. 4305). The old require-
ment that candidates for US citizenship must intend to
reside permanently in the US following naturalization
was also repealed by this same law.
(c) Membership in an outlawed organization within 5 years after becoming
a citizen.
Denaturalization proceedings may be instituted against you for (a)-(c).
REFERENCES:
[1] Nancy-Jo Merritt, "Understanding Immigration Law," Makai Publishing group,
Scottsdale, Arizona, 1993.

[Index] [Compiled by Law Offices of Rajiv S Khanna]

Note from Rich Wales says the provision is repealed later on. Can anyone comment on this?
 
There are no restrictions anymore

I read an Immigration Column by a renowned Immigration lawyer here in Miami and he has repeatedly stated that a new citizen can permanently abandon the United States without jeopardizing his citizenship status. The abovementioned column can be found at El Nuevo Herald (www.elnuevoherald.com) and it is authored by Manfred Rosenow.
 
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