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Jan 18, 2021
N-400 & Physical Presence Requirements
Hello. I applied for citizenship in July 2020, and my I-751 is still pending.
I went on a vacation to my home country in late January 2020, and was expected to come back in early June 2020. because of COVID-19 my flight was canceled and I couldnāt come back. I finally came back after six months and 10 days.
I wonder if I still meet the physical presence requirements?
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E EJan 18, 2021
A. Physical Presence Requirement
An applicant for naturalization is generally required to have been physically present in the United States for at least half the time for which his or her continuous residence is required. Applicants for naturalization under INA 316(a) are required to demonstrate physical presence in the United States for at least 30 months (at least 913 days) before filing the application. [1]
Morgane BaudryFeb 4, 2021
You should wait for a response from USCIS before taking a decision to go in your home country. You knew that the COVID-19 is international pandemic. However, you took the risk to leave USA for your home country.
Call the USCIS and tell them everything about your situation.
I wish everything will be alright with you.
Good luckš¹
