QUESTION
Is there any specific number of days that one needs to spend in USA in 5 years to be naturalized?
Asked on Apr 07th, 2015 on Immigration - New York
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I am filling N400 form- Part 8 - Time Outside United State. I got my green card in March 2010. So as per the 5 year rule, I am currently eligible to apply for citizenship via naturalization. During these 5 years, in 2010, I was present in USA for 30 days. Same in 2011, (30 days). In these two years, I was never questioned at immigration's as to why I have been living outside the USA for greater than 6 months and less than 1 year. I have been in USA total of 36 months and did not travel outside USA. Do you guys think if I apply now for naturalization my application will be rejected since I spent 1 month in 2010 and 2011?
2 ANSWERS
Bruce A. Coane
Half of the preceding 5 years, which comes to 900+ days.
Answered on Apr 08th, 2015 at 8:19 PM
You need to spend 2.5 years physically in the US to satisfy naturalization requirement of physical presence.
Answered on Apr 08th, 2015 at 8:19 PM