What counts as proof of physical presence?

Certified/official high school or university transcripts, military records and official vaccination records are often excellent documents to present. Other types of documents are also acceptable if they have the cumulative effect of showing presence over time.

Is Consular Report of birth Abroad a birth certificate?

A Consular Report of Birth Abroad is the equivalent of a US Birth Certificate. While birth certificates are issued to US citizens born on US soil, a CRBA is issued to US citizens born on US military bases or outside US territory.

How long does it take to get a Consular Report of birth Abroad?

4 to 8 weeks
Payment. The U.S. State Department generally takes 4 to 8 weeks time to process your Consular Report of Birth Aboard. If you don’t provide all the items listed above, your request for the CRBA will be delayed.

What is an FS 240 or 545?

FS-545, Certification of Birth (issued by the Department of State prior to November 1, 1990) DS-1350, Certification of Report of Birth (issued by the Department of State prior to December 31, 2010), and. FS-240, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (currently issued by all U.S. embassies and consulates).

What is the difference between continuous residence and physical presence?

For naturalization purposes, the lawful permanent resident must at least prove five (5) years of continuous residence (three years if the permanent residence was acquired through marriage to a US Citizen). Physical presence is simply the number of days the lawful permanent resident actually exists in the US physically.

How many days is the physical presence?

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.

How much does a Consular report of birth Abroad Cost?

There is a $100 application fee that applies for Consular Report of Birth Abroad. You pay this fee at your appointment at the U.S. Consulate or Embassy. Step 3 – Report the birth. You must report your child’s birth as soon as possible at the nearest U.S. consulate or embassy.

How do I get a birth certificate if I was born overseas as a U.S. citizen?

To get a copy, contact the nearest foreign embassy or consulate for that country. If you need an authenticated copy and it’s not in English, ask the embassy for help to get it translated. If you were adopted from another country by a U.S. citizen, you should have copies of your naturalization/citizenship papers.

What is the physical presence rule?

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.

What is continuous physical presence?

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.