Ciudadanía Después de Ausencia en el País
In this Spanish‑language legal‑advice segment, a client explains that in 2021 they applied for a reentry permit to stay outside the United States for two years while they were a lawful permanent resident. The permit has not yet been approved, and the client now wishes to apply for U.S. citizenship. The attorney asks whether the client has already re‑entered the U.S. and then outlines the continuous‑residence requirements for naturalization: a five‑year residency period for most applicants, or three years if married to a U.S. citizen and living together. The attorney emphasizes that long absences, even when a reentry permit was requested, can jeopardize eligibility because immigration officials will examine the applicant’s physical presence during the relevant three‑ or five‑year window. The segment therefore clarifies how pending or granted reentry permits intersect with the residency criteria for citizenship and advises the client to ensure they have been physically present in the U.S. for the required period before filing.
