Continuous Residence Calculator
Check if any of your trips outside the US may have broken the continuous residence requirement for citizenship.
What was your longest single trip outside the US?
Understanding the Thresholds
Safe
Trips under 6 months generally do not affect continuous residence. No special action needed.
Rebuttable Presumption
USCIS presumes continuous residence was broken, but you can overcome this by showing you maintained US ties: home, job, family, bank accounts, tax filings, and intention to return.
Presumed Broken
A trip over 12 months almost certainly breaks continuous residence. The 5-year clock restarts from your return date. Exceptions exist but are very limited (e.g., N-470 approved absence). Consult an immigration attorney.
Important Notes
Continuous residence is separate from the physical presence requirement. You can meet one without meeting the other. Make sure to check both before filing.
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