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    Default Can A Permanent Resident Travel Abroad For Work

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    Hello.
    I am permanent resident since sept2006. I will be able to apply for naturalization in sept2009,but now I have to go to work abroad. I accumulated till now like 420 days out of 540 required to apply for naturalization. DO I have to apply for reentry permit or Do I just have to reach the 540 days before sept 2009,without being absent from the USA for more than 6 months consequently? Where can I check exactly how many days I have been physically present in the USA?
    thanks

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    Default Re: Can A Permanent Resident Travel Abroad For Work

    You'll need to file for a re-entry permit and an "application for preservation of residence" with UCIS.

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    Default Re: Can A Permanent Resident Travel Abroad For Work

    Tks
    I just don't find the application for preservation of residence...
    Talking to some friends I felt like enough travelling back USA every 6 months

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    Post Re: Can A Permanent Resident Travel Abroad For Work

    application for preservation of residence is called "Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes" - USCIS form N-470, find out more at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...0045f3d6a1RCRD

    for travel document information and application look at http://en.wiredtape.com/wiki/USCIS_Form_I-131

    mind you, that if you stay outside the us for 1.5 months to 6 months (if i remember correctly) this is considered as non-consecutive time in the us, and it will break your 540 day streak...

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    Default Re: Can A Permanent Resident Travel Abroad For Work

    You mean that if I com back every 5 monts I'll loose my green card anyways?

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    Default Re: Can A Permanent Resident Travel Abroad For Work

    For a permanent resident alien who must leave the United States for certain employment purposes and wishes to preserve his or her status as an immigrant in order to pursue naturalization.

    Do you know which kind of employment purposes are included?

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    Default Re: Can A Permanent Resident Travel Abroad For Work

    You mean that if I com back every 5 monts I'll loose my green card anyways?
    No, it means that your "residency clock" for naturalization (assuming you wish to become a citizen) will re-set.

    Do you know which kind of employment purposes are included?
    Speak to someone at your area UCIS office to ensure that your particular employment is covered.

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    Default Re: Can A Permanent Resident Travel Abroad For Work

    do you know where I can read about this travelling time constraint?
    I knew that I was allowed to travel abroad for a period lower than 6 months

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    Default Re: Can A Permanent Resident Travel Abroad For Work

    Because during one of my past trip overseas I have been outside for nealry 1,5 months...How do I know if this has reset my days to be approved for naturalization?

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    Default Re: Can A Permanent Resident Travel Abroad For Work

    I didn't had an answer yet...can somebody help me with this time constraint?

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