Transatlantic custody and maintaining LPR status
Apr 29th 2023, 3:20 am
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Re: Transatlantic custody and maintaining LPR status
It sounds like, circling back to my original post, that my stated travel plan would not interfere with my 2026 naturalization goals. Thanks, all!
Apr 29th 2023, 12:28 pm
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Re: Transatlantic custody and maintaining LPR status
Make sure that you are on US Soil for a combined minimum total of 6 months and 1 day for each of the five years prior to the filing date of your N400
Apr 29th 2023, 4:05 pm
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Re: Transatlantic custody and maintaining LPR status
Assume you have only three years left on the wait time for naturalization because you have already been a LPR for 2 of the required 5 years for LPR's not married to US Citizens. Your plan is feasible but is it practical for you monetarily and work wise.
Continue to maintain tangible residency in the US, i.e. taxes, housing, bank accounts, driver's license, etc. Always be current on child support. Keep precise records of your time outside of the US. Consult with an immigration attorney to determine any pitfalls in your plan.
You might well have to make a very difficult decision. Which is more important to you ... becoming a US Citizen or having a hands on parental relationship with your child. Best of luck.
Continue to maintain tangible residency in the US, i.e. taxes, housing, bank accounts, driver's license, etc. Always be current on child support. Keep precise records of your time outside of the US. Consult with an immigration attorney to determine any pitfalls in your plan.
You might well have to make a very difficult decision. Which is more important to you ... becoming a US Citizen or having a hands on parental relationship with your child. Best of luck.
Apr 30th 2023, 4:26 am
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Re: Transatlantic custody and maintaining LPR status
Assume you have only three years left on the wait time for naturalization because you have already been a LPR for 2 of the required 5 years for LPR's not married to US Citizens. Your plan is feasible but is it practical for you monetarily and work wise.
Continue to maintain tangible residency in the US, i.e. taxes, housing, bank accounts, driver's license, etc. Always be current on child support. Keep precise records of your time outside of the US. Consult with an immigration attorney to determine any pitfalls in your plan.
You might well have to make a very difficult decision. Which is more important to you ... becoming a US Citizen or having a hands on parental relationship with your child. Best of luck.
Continue to maintain tangible residency in the US, i.e. taxes, housing, bank accounts, driver's license, etc. Always be current on child support. Keep precise records of your time outside of the US. Consult with an immigration attorney to determine any pitfalls in your plan.
You might well have to make a very difficult decision. Which is more important to you ... becoming a US Citizen or having a hands on parental relationship with your child. Best of luck.
