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My company is sending me on an expat assignment, for 3 years. I received my green card in Dec 2004, about 2 1/2 yrs back. I want to maintain my green card, and the company will help me maintain that with the help of re-entry permit et al.
My question relates to eligibility for citizenship. What will it take for me to keep my current already spent time here in USA count towards the 5 years wait period to apply for the citizenship. I was told that if I have been here for atleast 2 1/2 years, then an application to immigration can be made to count my already spent 2 1/2 years towards my 5 year period. I dont want to start the clock all over again. What can I do? What are my options.
Thanks,
Puneet
My company is sending me on an expat assignment, for 3 years. I received my green card in Dec 2004, about 2 1/2 yrs back. I want to maintain my green card, and the company will help me maintain that with the help of re-entry permit et al.
My question relates to eligibility for citizenship. What will it take for me to keep my current already spent time here in USA count towards the 5 years wait period to apply for the citizenship. I was told that if I have been here for atleast 2 1/2 years, then an application to immigration can be made to count my already spent 2 1/2 years towards my 5 year period. I dont want to start the clock all over again. What can I do? What are my options.
Thanks,
Puneet
