New Regulations and Residency Requirements

[imranshah]

I have my n-400 application pending since October 2016 and status still showing finger printing notice sent. Due to new administration and extreme vetting measures etc etc I am concerned about my application and have very important question. 
I got my green-card thru employment in 2009 and in 2011 moved to overseas for Job. I was visiting US every 6 months for few days to meet my residency obligation and filling my taxes etc. 
I permanently moved back to US in 2014 and filled my application in October 2016 (90 days before completing 30 months) 
During my 3.5 years absences I had one trip longer than 6 months and I was out for 8 months (less than year). 
I am wondering how it will impact my application and Interview? Please let me know if I can get in trouble because of one absence for more than 6 months and several overseas trips. 
Thanks in Advance for your advise and expert opinion.

[JoeF]

It is possible that you abandoned your GC.

As an LPR, you always have to live in the US. It is not and has never been enough to just travel to the US once in a while. Having a job abroad also puts into question if you lived in the US.

That is probably what they are looking at.

[pontevecchio]

Vetting measures remain the same. If the M476 work sheet shows that you qualify, then all should be well. At the most they may ask you to explain the absence over 6 months but less than one year.

[SoNearCitizen]

Please read the guidelines for N-400. I think they state no absences of more than six months in the last five years before applying. So you have to wait a couple years more to apply.

[imranshah]

Thank you all and I appreciate your feedback. I understand there will be an issue and lets see. I will share my experience once I hear anything back. Good Luck to you all and stay blessed.