US citizenship naturalization

[cherryarrow]

Hi all,

I have a question regarding the naturalization process. I got my green card in May 2010 but I only stayed for a month or so and went back to my country. In December 2010 I permanently moved back to the US for college and stayed here until now. So that means the 5 years will count from December 2010 not May 2010 right? I saw on the application form that I need to write down specific dates if I leave the country for vacation etc. Are they very anal with dates because I don't know the specific dates but know roughly around when. It says you must not leave for 6 months, is it 6 months added all together or just you cannot leave for 6 months at a time?

Any feedback would be appreciated. Thank you!

[MaryH]

It starts from the day you came back. (December 2010). You are not allowed to be out of the USA more than 6 months straight.

[cherryarrow]

It starts from the day you came back. (December 2010). You are not allowed to be out of the USA more than 6 months straight.

Oh okay, thanks for your response. Do you think the immigration officers would give me a hard time since I was absent from the US from June-Dec 2010 and deny my application?

[MaryH]

Absolutely not. You are ok. That has been a little over four year, if I'm counting correctly and you are not in any violation of over staying. When you submit your application fall of this year, you will be ok and nothing will come against you as your stay had been continuous since you returned. Good luck!!!

[cherryarrow]

Absolutely not. You are ok. That has been a little over four year, if I'm counting correctly and you are not in any violation of over staying. When you submit your application fall of this year, you will be ok and nothing will come against you as your stay had been continuous since you returned. Good luck!!!

thank you, you have been a great help!

[MaryH]

You are welcome!!