Continuous Residence Requirements for Naturalization
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Continuous Residence Requirements for Naturalization
July 30, 2026 · Akula & Associates, P.C.
Naturalization applicants must show continuous residence in the U.S. for the required period — generally five years, or three for those married to a U.S. citizen — without extended absences that break that continuity.
A single trip abroad of six months or longer can create a presumption that continuous residence was broken, and trips of a year or more generally reset the clock entirely.
We help clients review their travel history before filing the N-400, identify any red flags, and prepare explanations or documentation for trips that might otherwise raise questions.
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