I have been out of the country for a year, as a green card holder can I apply for citizenship?

The problem is, if you stay outside of the United States for more than one year, immigration is going to look at that.
The statutes state that you’ve broken your continuous residence in the United States. You’re not going to be eligible for citizenship right away. You will have to stay in the United States to reconcile the loss of physical presence.

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Once approved for a visa that allows you to enter the country legally, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may also issue you Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record. This document details critical information, including the allotted length of your stay and your mandatory departure date. Now, it is important…
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How Can I Replace My Green Card?
You may have worked so hard to obtain a permanent resident card, otherwise known as a green card, once and for all. So it is understandable if you get panicky when it is out of your sight or completely misplaced. You may worry that this may jeopardize your stay in…
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What Happens If My Green Card Application Is Denied?
You may have never put so much effort into something as your green card application, because of how earnest you are to become a permanent resident of the United States. This is why your spirits may be crushed when you hear back from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services…
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Can I Work in the U.S. with a Tourist Visa?
It may have been your lifelong dream to visit the United States. And this may have all come true when you get approved for a B-2 visa, a nonimmigrant visa designated for individuals like you who wish to enter the country temporarily for tourism, pleasure, or visiting. Well, say that…
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