IFS Naturalization & Citizenship 2

Question 1

What is the minimum period of continuous residence required before filing Form N-400 for most applicants who obtained LPR status through marriage to a U.S. citizen?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

Spouses of U.S. citizens may apply after 3 years of continuous residence as an LPR, provided they have been married to and living with the citizen for those 3 years.

Question 2

Which USCIS form is used to apply for a Certificate of Citizenship for a child who automatically acquired citizenship at birth abroad to a U.S. citizen parent?

Accepted Answer

Form N-600

Answer

Form N-600 (Application for Certificate of Citizenship) is filed to obtain documentary proof of citizenship acquired automatically through birth or derivation.

Question 3

Under INA § 316, an applicant for naturalization must have been physically present in the United States for at least how many months out of the 5-year statutory period?

Accepted Answer

30 months

Answer

The physical presence requirement under INA § 316(a) is at least 30 months of physical presence within the 5 years immediately preceding the application.

Question 4

A naturalization applicant took a trip abroad that lasted 13 months. Which of the following best describes the immigration consequence?

Accepted Answer

There is a presumption that continuous residence was broken, but it can be rebutted

Answer

An absence of more than 1 year creates a presumption of abandonment of continuous residence under INA § 316(b), but the applicant may present evidence to rebut that presumption.

Question 5

What does 'selective service registration' requirement for naturalization apply to?

Accepted Answer

Male applicants who were between 18 and 26 during their period of required registration

Answer

Male applicants who were required to register with Selective Service between ages 18-26 must have done so, or must explain their failure to register.

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IFS Naturalization & Citizenship 2