Do you think I met the residency requirement to become a citizen in the United States?

Question

I came to the U.S. on July 23, 2003.

Today is Aug 10, 2008.

During these years, I was out of country 281 days (cumulatively).

I did NOT stay out of this country for more than 6 months each trip.

I went to apply for naturalization on April 2, 2007 but they said I haven't met the residency requirement at that time....

I'm wondering if I can try it again now...

please help. Many thanks.

please give constructive feedbacks... thankyou

Answer 1

You have to know if this is a time when America is excepting new applicants.Normally its all over the news and its a big deal.Other than that watch for La emigre.

Answer 2

What date was your green card approved?  That's the date that matters, not the date you arrived.  If you look at the green card there's going to be a date on it.  Add 5 years to that date.  You can file 90 days early.

Your absence from the USA is no problem.

***********Please tell me you had a reentry permit when you left the USA for 2 years (I-131).  If not, you're incredibly lucky to have been let back into the country.

Take the date you came back, after the 2 year absence, add 5 years.  You can file 90 days early.

So, YES, it looks like you are good to go if you came back July 23, 2003.

Steph is a GREAT nickname.  My first love was a Steph.

Answer 3

Okay

Since you became a US Resident in 2001, subtrack the days that you spent outside the US. It still leaves you with 6 years and 84 days (tomorrow). In 2007 you were only a few days short.

You should be able to apply now...

Good Luck!

Answer 4

you might have. just try it but be careful because la migra has been tryin to find any excuse to deport but anyways i think you have because you have to be here for atleast 5 or 6 years