I have got my GC 2 1/2 years back. Now I want to move back to India and in order to keep my GC status till I can apply for citizenship, I am planning to come once every 6 month for 2 or 3 weeks.
Technically, the requirement is
i. must be physically present in the U.S. for at least one half of the 5 years
ii. Applicant must not be absent from the U.S. for a continuous period of more than 6 months during the period for which continuous residence is required.
1. Does this work practically? Any real time experieces?
2. Is the period outside US included in the 5 years time period to apply for citizenship?
Technically, the requirement is
i. must be physically present in the U.S. for at least one half of the 5 years
ii. Applicant must not be absent from the U.S. for a continuous period of more than 6 months during the period for which continuous residence is required.
1. Does this work practically? Any real time experieces?
2. Is the period outside US included in the 5 years time period to apply for citizenship?