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i am am green card holder since 2002 but i was frequent traveling overseas for business. my question is how can i qualify to apply for Amerccan Citizenship if i have not fulfilled the requirement of residing in America for at least 3 years of my last 5 years as resident.

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Posted by RayAnswers 40 days and 12 hours ago.

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Thanks for your question.If you were residing in U.s. here even though traveling out of country on business you should make it residency wise.Your permanent home during this time was in U.S. .The fact you were traveling for work does not mean the U.S. wasn't your residency.If you paid U.S. taxes and kept a residence here in US for instance you would be considered U.S. resident here

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you did not answer my question, i know i am a US resident. but how can i apply for US citizensip if i did not actual reside in America more than 3 years for the last 5 years as green card holder.

Posted by RayAnswers 40 days and 12 hours ago.

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If you had a resindence here during this time you would qualify.I.E. a house or apartment.The fact that you were away here and traveling would not matter.But if you did not have a residence and they find this out you cannot get around.You can keep green card but not become citizen.The idea here was that you kept some kind of residence here while you were traveling.

Here are the requirements.They are fixed and set by U.S. government.No way around here..

"Eligibility Requirements: All naturalization applicants must demonstrate good moral character. Other naturalization requirements may be modified or waived for certain applicants, such as spouses of U.S. Citizens, or individuals currently serving in the United States military. Additional requirements include:
A period of continuous residence and physical presence in the United States
The ability to read, write and speak English
Good moral character
Knowledge of the principles of the U.S. Constitution
Favorable disposition towards the United States
Ability to pass the United States Citizenship Test

Edited by RayAnswers on 10/14/2009 at 4:38 AM

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Application requirements and information..

http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/citizenship_application.html

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i think you have answered me.

Posted by RayAnswers 40 days and 11 hours ago.

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Good luck to you..

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i am am green card holder since 2002 but i was frequent traveling overseas for business. my question is how can i qualify to apply for Amerccan Citizenship if i have not fulfilled the requirement of residing in America for at least 3 years of my last 5 years as resident.

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you did not answer my question, i know i am a US resident. but how can i apply for US citizensip if i did not actual reside in America more than 3 years for the last 5 years as green card holder.

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Application requirements and information..http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/citizenship_application.html

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i think you have answered me.

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Good luck to you..

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