Question on Citizenship

[hero123]

I recieved my green card two year back (Aug 2004). I am applying to some schools in europe and if got selected would have to leave my current employer (in US) and go out of country for 10 months. I plan to return back after my studies and apply for citizenship when I am eligible.

I was wondering what could be the problems for leaving states for 10 to 12 months (definitely less than a year). Would my counter for 5 year be reset on entering back. I could fly every 3 months for a week during this away period, if that helps in maintaining continuity. Also my spouse plans to stay in US only during this period and I will keep my credit and bank accounts active during this period.

Would these things help in justifying continuity of stay. Any other idea or options I have if I plan to leave country for studies.

thanks in advance

 

[lanta]

The simplest thing to do, if you can, is to make sure you don't stay out of the country for more than 6 months on any visit. Check out the "Table of Eligibility Requirements" section of the "A Guide to Naturalization" publication from USCIS.

 

[hero123]

Thanks for quick reply.
So does that mean if I travel back to states for 3-7 days every 3 months, for around a year, I would be fine ?

Looking at the doc I feel if I am taking few days trip to states every 2-3 months I should be fine. Anyone want to comment on this ?

4) During the last 5 years, I have NOT been out of the United States for 30
months or more.
5) During the last 5 years (or the last 3 years if I qualify under Attachment A), I have not taken a trip out of the United States that
lasted 1 year or more.
6)I have resided in the district or state in which I am applying for citizenship for the last 3 months.