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Unfortunately the law provides that your period of residence for naturalization purposes ended once you stayed outside the US for one year or more. The fact that you were volunteering for the Ebola response is not considered an exception to U.S.C.I.S. even though your action was highly commendable. The law only allows exceptions where you could not come back.  For example, if you were under some form of quarantine, that would probably be such a circumstance.  (Even if you had a reentry permit, such would not preserve your residence for applying for citizenship). Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.    

Based on the facts you gave, you will still be able to adjust status in the US even with an overstay. To make 100% and to have all facts analyzed see a competent immigration attorney in your region before making any decisions.