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frankEC
Joined 2018
Posts: 84

Naturalization Problem

6 years ago

In the 3rd year of my visa I took a 6-month trip out. That was ok per the visa. My problem is that for naturalization one cannot be out of the country more than 180 days in the 3rd year. Counting departure and arrivel, I was gone 181.

The ministry refuses to accept my application.

I saw one article by a lawyer stating if in 3 subsequent years one was not out more than 180 days each that would qualify. The ministry said no exceptions. WE all know many answers we get in government offices depends on the individual and maybe if he had an argument with his wife at breakfast.

Any exceptions known???

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