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I am a permanent resident of the United States and have held a green card since June 14, 2022, one year after being selected in the diversity lottery (May 8, 2021) (DV1 category). I have been to the United States twice, each time for a month, then I am forced to return to my home country, Tunisia, for serious work, health, and financial reasons, for which I currently have supporting documents. I would like to apply for American citizenship. I would like to know the appropriate procedure for my case and if there is a possibility of applying for citizenship online? Please help me because I am going through difficult circumstances.
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Unfortunately, you are ineligible for US citizenship due to the residence requirement in which most residents including yourself must have been a permanent resident for five years and in that five years remain physically present in the US for half the time, or 2 ½ years. There is no exception. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (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 Apr 04th, 2025 at 5:49 PM