Reentry Permit question

[harsha_c]

Hello all

Could you please tell me if this works.

I plan to be in the country for 2 1/2 years and then go overseas. Maintain my status by reentry permit for remaining 2 1/2 years and also continous presence by travelling once in 6 months. Then come back or apply from overseas for my citizen ship after 5 years. Could you please let me know if this works. I will also maintain my address/ bank accounts/tax returns etc etc during this period in same state.....

I just want to make sure the 2 1/2 years I am overseas with reentry permit count for my citizenship (continous presence) as long as I keep coming back before the 6 month period expires.

Thanks
Harsha

 

[boatbod]

Could you please let me know if this works.

No, it doesn't.

A reentry permit only preserves your LPR, it doesn't help maintain continuous residence for naturalization purposes. The only thing that does that is an N-470, and they are only issued under very specific circumstances to qualified applicants.

Furthermore, don't even think about trying to fly back to the US every 6 months to maintain your residence that way. That tactic doesn't work either.

 

[Jackolantern]

Re-entry permits are given for a maximum of two years, and don't count on getting another one right after finishing up the two years of the first one.

And taking short trips back to the US every 6 months won't preserve your continuous residence. See post 13:
http://immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?p=1767115