nabdalla

Hi,

This question has probably been asked several times: I've had a green
card for 3.5 years and I should be eligible to apply for citizenship in
May, 2008. What happens if:

1 - I decide to go abroad for a year starting Jan 2008. I would be
studying abroad and I would make sure to return to the US at least once
every six months. Would I risk being perceived as having broken the 5
year continuous residence requirement? If they ask me and I say I was
studying abroad, is this considered abandoning my residence?

2 - I decide to go abroad for a year and a half starting Sept. 2007. I
would again be returning every six months. What happens if I work and
study abroad? Would working abroad be considered abandoning my
residence? What if it's a US based company.

Thanks!
N