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Getting US citizenship after 14 years permanent residency, but working on assignment abroad
Asked on May 12th, 2015 on Immigration - West Virginia
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What is the fastest way for me to get a US citizenship if I have a green card and I am working abroad for a US company? I have had my US green card for 14 years, and have traveled out of the US consistently, hence not fulfilling the 2.5 year of physical presence in a window of 5 years. I work for a large US consulting company, and I have been on assignment in the Middle East for 3 years today. I wanted to know what is the fastest way to get a US citizenship given these conditions, either by using the law system, or by fulfilling a short physical presence if required. I need to understand my options and act immediately. Thanks
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Although you may have kept your permanent residence all these years because you've been working abroad for a US company, that work would not count towards giving you physical presence in the US. You might be able to file for citizenship when you fulfill your 2 1/2 years of physical presence. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.
Answered on Jun 10th, 2015 at 6:48 AM