I at almost 5 years continuous residence and want be citizen now....but before the 5 years I left the country for 10 years???

A permanent resident who remains outside the U.S. for over one year without a Re-Entry Permit is conclusively presumed to have abandoned permanent residence in the U.S. Please click the link below for additional information. --------- Carl Shusterman, Esq. Former INS Trial Attorney Board Certified Immigration Attorney Testified before U.S. Senate 600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1550 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 394-4554 x0 Web: www.shusterman.com (English) www.inmigracion-abogado.com (Spanish)

I agree with my colleagues. You should meet with an immigration attorney to discuss the particular circumstances under which you left and returned in order to properly determine your options and status.

Yes, it will be an issue. You really need to retain an experienced immigration lawyer to review all the facts and advise you accordingly.