Legal Question in Immigration Law in Michigan

US Citizenship

I have a green card since 2002. I come to the state once every year and stay for 1-2 months. I am about to renew my cuurent passport which shows entry and exit stamps of the lebanies airport. and when i renew my passport all the stamps will be gone. The only way to prove is when I enter the US. since they do scan green card. can the immigration find out that i was out of the country more than six months when i apply for citizenship?


Asked on 7/15/09, 12:19 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

Re: US Citizenship

From your post it follows that you are clearly not eligible for USA citizenship because you don't meet the basic naturalization requirements. One of which is continuous residence in the USA (and you spent only 1-2 months a year in USA).

Some of the other issues: do you file taxes as a USA resident with IRS every year? If you are male, did you resister with Selective Service (if it was age appropriate)? Do you maintain residency in the USA? What about your work and family, etc?

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Answered on 7/15/09, 12:59 pm
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

Re: US Citizenship

From your post it follows that you are clearly not eligible for USA citizenship because you don't meet the basic naturalization requirements. One of which is continuous residence in the USA (and you spent only 1-2 months a year in USA).

Some of the other issues: do you file taxes as a USA resident with IRS every year? If you are male, did you resister with Selective Service (if it was age appropriate)? Do you maintain residency in the USA? What about your work and family, etc?

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Answered on 7/15/09, 1:00 pm
Daniel Hanlon Hanlon Law Group, P.C.

Re: US Citizenship

Dear Inquirer:

Yes, USCIS can find out when you departed and reentered the US. Also, when you attend your naturalization interview, you will be questioned under oath. If you are find to have lied under oath, you may never be able to prove the necesary "good moral character" required to become a US Citizen.

I recommend that you visit www.hanlonlawgroup.com or email [email protected] if you would like to schedule an appointment for a confidential consultation to discuss this matter further.

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Answered on 7/15/09, 6:00 pm


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