INA §316 states general naturalization requirements for qualifying permanent residents, including residence, physical presence and good moral character. Other statutory routes and exceptions can apply.
Continuous residence and physical presence are different requirements. Travel history, status history and the applicable statutory period need review; possession of a green card alone does not settle naturalization eligibility.
Form N-400 is the naturalization application. INA §319 provides separate provisions for qualifying spouses of citizens; Form N-600 instead documents citizenship already acquired or derived under the law.
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INA §316 states general naturalization requirements for qualifying permanent residents, including residence, physical presence and good moral character. Other statutory routes and exceptions can apply.
Form N-400 is the naturalization application. INA §319 provides separate provisions for qualifying spouses of citizens; Form N-600 instead documents citizenship already acquired or derived under the law.