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Check your physical presence days, continuous residency rules, and calculate your exact 90-day early filing date.
⚖️ USCIS N-400 Naturalization Rules:
General path applicants must hold a Green Card for 5 years and show at least **913 days** of physical presence. Spouses of U.S. citizens only require 3 years and **548 days** of presence. You can file your Form N-400 up to **90 days early** before reaching the anniversary milestone.
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Form N-400 Document Checklist
Prepare copies of these documents to submit online via your USCIS account:
- Green Card photocopy (Front & Back)Clear color scan of your permanent resident card showing your USCIS Alien Number.
- IRS Tax Return Transcripts (Past 3–5 Years)Official transcripts from IRS.gov proving tax filings as a resident.
- Meticulous Travel LogsTable showing every trip outside the U.S. lasting 24 hours or longer, with exact entry/exit dates.
- Two Passport-Style Photos2x2 inch color photos on white background (only if paper-filing; digital upload takes passport-style scans).
- USCIS Filing FeeStandard N-400 filing fee ($710 online / $760 paper - includes biometric services as of 2024-2026 rules).
Naturalization Tiers
| Track | GC Age | Presence |
|---|---|---|
| General | 5 Years | 913 Days |
| US Citizen Spouse | 3 Years | 548 Days |
| Early Filing | — | 90 Days early |
Continuous Residency Limits
If you leave the US for:
- 6+ months: USCIS presumes you broke continuous residence. You must rebut this with bills, leases, or job proof in the US.
- 1+ year: Continuous residence is **broken automatically**. You must wait 4 years and 1 day after returning to apply.