I am expecting to receive my EB-5 I-829 approval at the end of 2027 and I would like to apply for citizenship right away as I have been a permanent resident since 2019. Due to my international job with a European employer and my business interests in the US and Europe, I have been traveling from the US and back rather frequently, spending on average 1-2 months outside of the US per trip. I had the re-entry travel document (I-131) and it now expired. If I re-apply for the I-131 again now, would it hurt my chances of qualifying for naturalization? Will my travel schedule with multiple 1-2 months long absences from the US not mean that I will not meet the condition of continuous presence in the US prior to submitting my application for citizenship in 2027?
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Rani Emandi
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyYou may certainly apply for the naturalization and within 2-4 weeks at least await the fingerprinting then you can travel after that step is completed and return for the naturalization interview anywhere from 7-12 months. In order to be eligible for the same, you must have been present in the US no more than 30 months out of the prior 60 months in the US once you calculate your time out of the US.
Julia Roussinova
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyTo qualify for citizenship, you will need to determine if you meet all eligibility requirements, such as at least 30 months of physical presence in the US, no break in continuous residence of 1 year or more, at least 3 months in the state where you would apply for citizenship, among others. Consult an immigration attorney to assist you.
Lynne Feldman
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyYou must show half of the time on U.S. soil – 913 days – since the grant of conditional residence with no breaks greater than 180 days plus residence in the state for 90 days. If there is a break of 180 days or more usually you must start the counting all over after reentry.
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