Hi all,
I need some advice.
Situation: I am a US permanent resident since June 2005 and have resided in US for most of the duration (except for two 2-3 weeks vacation). I am accepting a job offer in Europe from European subsidiary of a US multinational firm (the subsidiary is fully owned by the US parent company and uses the same name, but, I think, is a separate legal entity for tax and regulation purposes). The job does not necessarily state that it is a temporary assignment, but my intention is to come back to US either with this company or another after 3-4 years. I own a house in US and I intend to keep it throughout my period overseas. I will also be maintaining my bank account in US and will file US taxes as "resident". I also will apply for I-131 before I depart.
Question: Of the following, which one will be the better (or less risky) option if I want to apply for naturalization in june 2010 (i.e. as soon as I complete 5yrs as LPR):
a) Keep making visits to US every 4-5 months for few days, so that the continuous residency condition is satisfied (technically).
b) Get the US parent company to apply for N-470 (and, then, do not need to make frequent visits to US).
Also, what type of documentation I will need from my employer in each of the above options?
Thanks.
I need some advice.
Situation: I am a US permanent resident since June 2005 and have resided in US for most of the duration (except for two 2-3 weeks vacation). I am accepting a job offer in Europe from European subsidiary of a US multinational firm (the subsidiary is fully owned by the US parent company and uses the same name, but, I think, is a separate legal entity for tax and regulation purposes). The job does not necessarily state that it is a temporary assignment, but my intention is to come back to US either with this company or another after 3-4 years. I own a house in US and I intend to keep it throughout my period overseas. I will also be maintaining my bank account in US and will file US taxes as "resident". I also will apply for I-131 before I depart.
Question: Of the following, which one will be the better (or less risky) option if I want to apply for naturalization in june 2010 (i.e. as soon as I complete 5yrs as LPR):
a) Keep making visits to US every 4-5 months for few days, so that the continuous residency condition is satisfied (technically).
b) Get the US parent company to apply for N-470 (and, then, do not need to make frequent visits to US).
Also, what type of documentation I will need from my employer in each of the above options?
Thanks.