conditional green card vs. 10-yr GC

[AmyAndDoug]

Need to be a resident of the USA for at least 18 months of the 3 years.

 

SEE for requirements: http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/M-476.pdf

Thanks, dnoblett! I bookmarked that file right away. =)

 

I didn't see 18 months anywhere in the "physical presence" area though... I did see in the chart that I cannot make any trip outside of the U.S. for more than 6 months in order to keep the "continuous residence" requirement. and also to reside inside the U.S. for at least 3 months right before I apply for naturalization. Making me think that what if I live in the U.S. continuously for the first 18 months (or 2 years) after I get my green card. And then we can move back to China for my husband's career, but I can make frequent/short trips back to the U.S. in order to meet the "continuous residence" requirement. Will that work? =P I just don't want to pull my husband's career back due to my naturalization. U.S. eoconomy's not good right now, and China is booming...