This panel will provide an overview of the requirements for maintaining lawful permanent residence, and will discuss strategies for avoiding possible obstacles on the path to U.S. citizenship based on loosening ties to the U.S., such as extensive absences or employment abroad.

The discussion will cover provide an overview of a number of topics, including the following:

* The Meaning and Maintenance of Permanent Residence: How to Establish and Keep LPR Ties to the U.S.-Intent and Totality of Circumstances
* Steps to Take Before Leaving the U.S.-The I-131 Reentry Permit and the New Biometrics Process vs. the N-470 to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes
* The Twilight Zone: The Impact of Absences of 6 Months or More on Maintenance of Permanent Residence for Green Card Renewal and Naturalization
* To Naturalize or Not to Naturalize: Facing a Claim of Abandonment of Permanent Residence at the Naturalization Interview

The discussion will conclude with a Q&A session.

Times:
2:00 pm-3:30 pm eastern time
1:00 pm-2:30 pm central time
12:00 pm-1:30 pm mountain time
11:00 am-12:30 pm pacific time

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