QUESTION
How much time out of the US breaks continuous being a residence?
Asked on Apr 13th, 2015 on Immigration - California
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I want to visit relatives out of the country but do not want to break my continuous residence so I can still apply for citizenship. Will I be ok if I leave for 2-3 months? I have a 1999 green card.
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Generally, a single absence of less than 180 days will create no problems with continued residence. One exception is when a person discontinues living in the U.S. and spends more time outside of the U.S. than within the U.S., notwithstanding that none of the absences are as long as 180 days. A single absence for 2-3 months should present no complications for continued residence. Some immigration law firms, including mine, offer legal services on a "flat fee" basis so that a client will know the total expense from the very beginning, and a few immigration law firms, including mine, offer an initial consultation free of charge.
Answered on Apr 14th, 2015 at 1:39 PM
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A 2-3 month absence will not break your residency. As long as you are not gone for more than 6 continuous months, you should be alright.
Answered on Apr 14th, 2015 at 12:59 AM