IFS Naturalization & Citizenship 5

Question 1

Under 8 CFR § 316.5, which of the following establishes a new residence for continuous residence purposes, potentially disrupting the statutory period?

Accepted Answer

An absence of more than 6 months but less than 1 year that indicates abandonment

Answer

An absence of more than 6 months but less than 1 year may disrupt continuous residence if other evidence indicates the applicant abandoned their U.S. residence.

Question 2

An applicant for naturalization who is 65 years old and has been an LPR for 20 years may qualify for which special testing accommodation?

Accepted Answer

The '65/20 exemption' — civics test in their native language with reduced question set (6 of 10 from a special list)

Answer

Applicants who are 65+ and have been LPRs for at least 20 years may take the civics test in their native language using a special reduced list of 20 questions, answering 6 of 10 correctly.

Question 3

What is the INA provision under which spouses of U.S. citizens employed abroad by qualifying organizations may naturalize without meeting continuous U.S. residence requirements?

Accepted Answer

INA § 319(b)

Answer

INA § 319(b) allows spouses of U.S. citizens employed abroad by qualifying U.S. organizations (e.g., U.S. government, recognized international organizations) to naturalize without the standard residence requirement.

Question 4

A naturalization applicant owes back child support under a court order. How does this affect the good moral character determination?

Accepted Answer

Willful failure to support dependents is a statutory ground for a finding of lack of good moral character under INA § 101(f)(3)

Answer

INA § 101(f)(3) provides that willful failure or refusal to support dependents is a ground for a finding of lack of good moral character, which can bar naturalization.

Question 5

What is the effect of filing Form N-400 90 days before the end of the statutory period, even though the period has not yet elapsed?

Accepted Answer

USCIS permits filing up to 90 days early, and the full statutory period must be complete by the date of the naturalization interview

Answer

Under 8 CFR § 334.2(b), applicants may file N-400 up to 90 days before the end of the 5-year (or 3-year) period, but must complete the full requirement by the time of the examination.

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