N-400 Continuous Residence and Physical Presence Requirements 2

Question 1

What is the physical presence requirement for a qualifying spouse of a U.S. citizen applying under the 3-year rule?

Accepted Answer

18 months

Answer

12 months

Answer

24 months

Answer

30 months

Question 2

When does an applicant's continuous residence period begin for naturalization purposes?

Accepted Answer

The date they were admitted as a lawful permanent resident

Answer

The date they entered the U.S. on any visa

Answer

The date they applied for a green card

Answer

The date they passed the English test

Question 3

How early may an applicant file Form N-400 before completing the full statutory residence period?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

30 days

Answer

60 days

Answer

6 months

Question 4

Which of the following types of absences is most likely to be treated as NOT disrupting continuous residence?

Accepted Answer

A 5-month vacation outside the U.S.

Answer

A 9-month trip to visit family abroad

Answer

A 7-month absence without a re-entry permit

Answer

A 14-month work assignment without N-470 approval

Question 5

What type of employment abroad may qualify a permanent resident to preserve continuous residence under N-470?

Accepted Answer

Working for the U.S. government or certain U.S. firms

Answer

Working for any foreign employer

Answer

Working as a freelancer in another country

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Working for an international company with U.S. headquarters

Question 6

If a lawful permanent resident's continuous residence is broken, what must they typically do to become eligible for naturalization again?

Accepted Answer

Resume continuous residence and restart the required period from the re-entry date

Answer

File a new green card application

Answer

Apply for a waiver of continuous residence

Answer

Obtain a new re-entry permit

Question 7

Which of the following best describes 'physical presence' in the context of N-400 eligibility?

Accepted Answer

Actually being bodily present within U.S. territory

Answer

Owning property in the United States

Answer

Maintaining a U.S. mailing address while abroad

Answer

Having a U.S.-based employer