Form N-470, Instructions for Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling out Part 1, which requires you to select the eligibility criteria that apply to you. Ensure you understand each option before making your selection.
  3. In Part 2, provide your current legal name as it appears on your birth certificate. Include any other names used and ensure accuracy in all personal details.
  4. Complete Part 3 by indicating whether family members reside with you inside or outside the United States. This section is crucial for preserving residency benefits.
  5. In Part 4, sign and date your application. Remember, a stamped signature is not acceptable; it must be handwritten.
  6. If additional space is needed, utilize Part 7 for any extra information required to complete your application accurately.

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The 3-month rule is about your state of residence- you can go on short business trips, you just cannot move your home address to a new state and file N-400 less than 3 months later. Its not a mandate to be physically present in the state for the whole 3 months.
Remaining outside the United States for more than 12 months may result in a loss of lawful permanent resident status.
Typically, it takes USCIS several months to process Form N-470. The time may vary depending on the staffing, application volume, and the need for additional supporting documents.
Lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) of five years. Married to a U.S. citizen and lawful permanent resident for three years. U.S. military service member (active duty or veteran) Child of a U.S. citizen.
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 12 months may result in a loss of lawful permanent resident status.

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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.

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