Years accumulated for application for citizenship?

Question

hi. i am a permanent resident who plans to finish my education abroad(because i already have credits there). according to immigration rules, you must live in the US for 5 years before you can apply for application. you shouldn't be out of the country for more than 1 year. and finally, for the 5 year stay(60 months), you must be present in the US for 30 months(half the time).

so what i'm planning is this...

this is how long I'll be present in the US

year 1:12 months

year 2:6 months

year 3:2 months

year 4:2 months

year 5:12 months

if i do this, i'll be staying here for 34 months right? i'm planning to get a reentry permit. and if i stay out of the country for 10 months for 2 years, would that reset the 5 year stay? i mean, i wont be out of the country for more than a year any way and i am going to be present in the country for more than 30 months.

I really need help about this. so that i'd get to finish college. after that, i'll be settling here in the US anyway. your answers will be deeply appreciated. or you guys could at least tell me what forums or websites i should be going to make sure:D thanks alot:D

Answer 1

The five year clock re-starts from zero at the beginning of year 5.  Everything before then is wiped out.

Answer 2

A

Answer 3

You don't accumulate time to become a citizen!! It's 5 years in this country - period!! Of course, it doesn't say you can't take a vacation during this time out of the country! BUT! you can only stay 6 months whereever you go, and be back here before that time lapses!! You have to pay taxes too!  I don't see why you can't have your credits pransferred to this country and finish your education here! That makes more sense to me!  It costs money flying in and out of the country too! Who is paying for all this flying!?  You know something, it's going get harder and harder to get into this country pretty soon, and if you still plan on this endevour, I think you will find you will be left out in the cold, and may never get back in!  If you want to be a citizen, then spend your money and time here!

Answer 4

If you leave the country for 6 months you have to start from 0. It is called "Continuous Residence". So according to your plan it will take 9 years.