How Form N-470 Helps Green Card Holders Keep U.S. Citizenship While Working Abroad

U.S. Immigration Q&A Podcast with JQK Law: Visa, Green Card, Citizenship & More! · Jun 6, 2025 · 5m

If you're a green card holder planning to live or work abroad for over a year and still want to become a U.S. citizen, Form N-470 might be the solution. In this video, immigration lawyer John Khosravi explains how the N-470 helps you preserve your continuous residence for naturalization even while you're outside the U.S.—as long as you meet key requirements like working for certain U.S. companies, religious missions, or international organizations. John breaks down the difference between Form N-470 and Form I-131 (Reentry Permit), explains how long you must stay in the U.S. before applying…