How do you prove the physical presence test?

Generally, to meet the physical presence test, you must be physically present in a foreign country or countries for at least 330 full days during a 12-month period including some part of the year at issue. You can count days you spent abroad for any reason, so long as your tax home is in a foreign country.

Is the physical presence of a person?

Physical presence refers to the place where a person is physically located. In certain immigration-related petitions, physical presence in the United States is required for a certain amount of time.

When do you not meet the physical presence test?

You do not meet the physical presence test if you are not present in a foreign country or countries for at 330 full days in a 12-month period regardless of the reason for the failure, including illness, family problems, a vacation, or your employer’s orders.

How long do you have to be in a foreign country to pass the physical presence test?

330 Full Days. Generally, to meet the physical presence test, you must be physically present in a foreign country or countries for at least 330 full days during the 12-month period. You can count days you spent abroad for any reason. You do not have to be in a foreign country only for employment purposes.

How to prove physical presence in the United States?

The applicant must demonstrate actual physical presence in the United States through documentation. USCIS will review all of the relevant records to assist with the determination of whether the applicant has met the required period of physical presence.

What are the continuous residence and physical presence requirements?

Physical presence refers to the number of days the applicant must physically be present in the United States during the statutory period up to the date of filing for naturalization. The continuous residence and physical presence requirements are interrelated but each must be satisfied for naturalization.