What is the Physical Presence Requirement?
To qualify for naturalization, applicants must demonstrate that they have meet the physical presence requirement. The requirement is met if an applicant has been physically present within the United States during at least half of either the five or three year period of lawful permanent residency by which the applicant is basing the naturalization application.
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