Citizenship requirement


sathishch

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Hello, need some expert advice. We have received our green card in July 2011 and eligible for citizenship this year I hope but my wife stayed out of country for 6 months and 1 week in July 2014 due to family/medical issues. Has the clock reset for her and the 5 year count start in July 2014 again and she has to wait till 2019?  Appreciate any feedback 

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Generally, the clock resets if a person is abroad for over 6 months, unless the person can convince the examiner that the long stay abroad didn't disrupt the continuous residence. The circumstances matter. In your case, assuming you stayed in the US, an argument can be made that she continued to have a home here, for example. Your wife may want to discuss the situation with a good immigration lawyer.

 

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