QUESTION
Can I take a leave absence on my green card?
Asked on Jun 13th, 2012 on Immigration - California
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I got my green card about 4 years back through my employer and I am planning to take Leave of Absence for 1 year. I will still be considered an employee of my company. Will that affect my citizenship process?
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Immigration Law Attorney serving Long Beach, CA
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Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
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Are you leaving the U.S. for the entire time?
Answered on Jun 29th, 2013 at 1:03 AM
Intellectual Property Attorney serving Menlo Park, CA
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Sheppard Mullin
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No. Just do not stay outside of the US for a year.
Answered on Jun 25th, 2012 at 5:22 PM
Immigration Attorney serving Arlington, TX
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Law Office of Pho Ethan Tran, PLLC
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Taking a leave of absence does not affect your eligibility for citizenship.
Answered on Jun 22nd, 2012 at 6:37 PM
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Francis John Cowhig
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This should not affect your ability to apply for naturalization, so long as you meet all of the requirements for citizenship. I suggest that you contact an experienced immigration law attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your case. He/she would then be in a better position to analyze you case and advise you of your options.
Answered on Jun 22nd, 2012 at 4:30 PM
You can leave the employer at any time really, after you get your green card. A reasonable period of employment after getting the employment-based green card is about 90 days. So you can leave and do not need to return if you do not wish. It will not have any negative consequences. Please let me know if you have any additional questions or how I can be of further assistance to you in this matter.
Answered on Jun 21st, 2012 at 7:26 PM