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

Under the 3-year rule for spouses of U.S. citizens, the applicant must have been physically present in the U.S. for at least 18 months out of the 3 years before filing.

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

Continuous residence begins on the date the applicant was admitted to the United States as a lawful permanent resident (the date on the green card).

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

USCIS allows applicants to file their N-400 up to 90 days before they complete the required continuous residence period.

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

An absence of less than 6 months is generally considered not to disrupt continuous residence and does not raise a presumption of broken residence.

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

Eligible employers for N-470 include the U.S. government, American research institutions, U.S. firms engaged in the development of U.S. foreign trade and commerce, and certain public international organizations.

N-400 - Application for Naturalization Practice Test

N-400 - Application for Naturalization Practice Test

N-400 Continuous Residence and Physical Presence Requirements 2