Legal Question in Immigration Law in Iowa

I have been a permanent resident of the US since 1985. In 2008, I travelled outside the US for a period of 11 months. Will this break the continuous residence requirement for naturalization purpose? Is there any way I can have that requirement waived? (personal special circumstance)

If so, what evidence should I present to them? What information should I submit to them with my naturalization application? How can I argue my case effectively? Also,what are my chances of getting my application approved given this circumstance?


Asked on 12/16/09, 9:27 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

Yes, 11-months long absence from the USA in 2008 broke the continuity of residence required for naturalization. You have "rest" the clock, and the count restarted after you had returned to USA after your 11-months long absence.

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Answered on 12/21/09, 9:35 am


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