Form N-470, Instructions for Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes 2025

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The document provides instructions for Form N-470, which allows lawful permanent residents to preserve their continuous residency for naturalization purposes while temporarily residing outside the United States for specific employment. It outlines eligibility criteria, application procedures, required evidence, and processing information. The form is essential for those who need to maintain their residency status despite extended absences due to qualifying employment.

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Can I stay more than 6 months outside the US with citizenship?

A trip abroad that is less than 6 months will not disrupt continuous residence. A trip of more than 6 months but less than one year is presumed to break your continuous residence. A trip 12 months or longer will definitely break your continuous residence.

What is the permanent residence requirement for naturalization?

An applicant for naturalization under the general provision must have resided continuously in the United States after his or her lawful permanent resident (LPR) admission for at least 5 years prior to filing the naturalization application and up to the time of naturalization.

Can I stay more than 6 months outside the U.S. with citizenship?

U.S. immigration law assumes that a person admitted to the United States as an immigrant will live in the United States permanently. Remaining outside the United States for more than one year may result in a loss of Lawful Permanent Resident status.

What is the N 400 application for naturalization?

Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, is an application to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. 9. You are willing to take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States, and you are well disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States.

What is the N 470 application to preserve residence for naturalization purposes?

What Is the Purpose of Form N-470? This application is for a lawful permanent resident who must leave the United States for certain employment purposes and wishes to preserve his or her continuous residence to pursue naturalization.