Q: N-400 continuous residency break or can i overcome?
Overcome continuous residency
Hello everyone! Im currently in process of getting citizenship. I have been a gc holder for 5 years and I went to my biometrics appointment last Wednesday. Now im trying to get ready for interview process.
When i got the gc i was in my senior year at university so i had to go back to my country to graduate. I did two 5 months trips after that i was only 2-3 weeks visits.
Unfortunately i have no family in the us. Wondering if this break continuous residency or can i overcome this during interview?
And second question is I forgot put my first address in the us to the file… i was there for less than a month would this make a problem?
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Regarding your concern about breaking continuous residency for your N-400 application, it's important to note that trips outside the U.S. for more than six months but less than a year can potentially disrupt continuous residency.
However, if these trips were for a specific purpose like completing your education and you maintained ties to the U.S., you may be able to demonstrate that you did not abandon your residency.
During the interview, be prepared to explain the nature and purpose of your trips, and provide evidence showing your continuous ties to the U.S. As for omitting your first U.S. address on the application, this is generally not a significant issue, especially if you resided there for less than a month.
It's advisable to bring this up during your interview and provide the correct information. Transparency and clear explanations about your situation will be key in addressing these concerns during your citizenship interview.
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