Pending AOS - Work outside US?
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st8
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Here is the info:
http://www.immigration.com/citizenship/chapter4.html
1. 5 years wait from the date on plastic card.
2. Out of the 5 yrs, two and half years MUST be in US.
3. More than 6 months outside of US on any single trip outside will RESET the clock.
Also, check details at BCIS.
http://www.bcis.gov/graphics/services/natz/wsinstruct.htm
Pages 18-24 should answer all your questions.: http://www.immihelp.com/docs/naturalization.pdf
http://www.immigration.com/citizenship/chapter4.html
1. 5 years wait from the date on plastic card.
2. Out of the 5 yrs, two and half years MUST be in US.
3. More than 6 months outside of US on any single trip outside will RESET the clock.
Also, check details at BCIS.
http://www.bcis.gov/graphics/services/natz/wsinstruct.htm
Pages 18-24 should answer all your questions.: http://www.immihelp.com/docs/naturalization.pdf
st8
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Girish Rajput:
I think you are talking about the Re-entry Permit. One can obtain it after GC and stay upto 2 years outside of US. But, the immigration officer can deny entry (rare cases), even if you have the re-entry permit stating that you have abandoned GC (possibly no link in US if no income, house, family, etc. in US).
As for USC, 5 yr 'continuous residence' is needed. Any outside trips should not exceed 6 months. If more than 6 months, the 'continuous residence' clock will be reset. So, technically, one can get USC by being 2 1/2 yrs in US during a 5 yr period by being 6 months in US and 6 months overseas alternately. I do not see that working in reality.
There are exceptions if your job sent you outside, but you might have to prove that you had residence/family, additional links (finance), etc. in US during your outside presence. Those are easier said than done and who wants to be away from their family for such long periods of time.
I think you are talking about the Re-entry Permit. One can obtain it after GC and stay upto 2 years outside of US. But, the immigration officer can deny entry (rare cases), even if you have the re-entry permit stating that you have abandoned GC (possibly no link in US if no income, house, family, etc. in US).
As for USC, 5 yr 'continuous residence' is needed. Any outside trips should not exceed 6 months. If more than 6 months, the 'continuous residence' clock will be reset. So, technically, one can get USC by being 2 1/2 yrs in US during a 5 yr period by being 6 months in US and 6 months overseas alternately. I do not see that working in reality.
There are exceptions if your job sent you outside, but you might have to prove that you had residence/family, additional links (finance), etc. in US during your outside presence. Those are easier said than done and who wants to be away from their family for such long periods of time.
Thanks guys for your answers. It's definitely something to think about and look into. I'll have to investigate further but I'm sure I have plenty of time. My RD is 7/02 
DelhiCP, I also work for a Big 5 (now Big 4) company. I'm sure they can help me out but I would like to leave....we'll see.
Thanks again guys and happy Friday!!
DelhiCP, I also work for a Big 5 (now Big 4) company. I'm sure they can help me out but I would like to leave....we'll see.
Thanks again guys and happy Friday!!
Well there are plenty of people in the Big 4 sailing in this rocky boat....and believe it or not, I have heard (and personally experienced) some pretty wierd cases here....i mean in terms lawyers and HR screwing up etc.
And people think that these big cos. employ the best lawyers
Anyways, you have a great weekend too
And people think that these big cos. employ the best lawyers
Anyways, you have a great weekend too
telecomguy
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Scotgirl
You can apply for GC parole, which entitles you to stay out of the country for 2 yrs, 1 year at a time, if you prove that your employer is sending you to UK for work related purpose. Thats your best option
thanks
Scotgirl
You can apply for GC parole, which entitles you to stay out of the country for 2 yrs, 1 year at a time, if you prove that your employer is sending you to UK for work related purpose. Thats your best option
thanks