Naturalization Eligibility Calculator

Check if you meet the physical presence and continuous residence requirements for U.S. citizenship.

Legal Disclaimer

This calculator provides general estimates only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws, regulations, and court procedures vary significantly by jurisdiction. Consult a licensed attorney in your area for advice specific to your situation.

Inputs

Years as Permanent Resident

years

Months Physically in U.S.

months

Longest Absence (Days)

days

Required Years (3 or 5)

Months in Current State

months

Tab to move between fields

Results

Likely Eligible

Meets Residency Req.1

Meets Presence Req.1

Meets State Req.1

Continuous Residence Broken0

Residency Deficit0 months

Presence Deficit0 months

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Years as Permanent Resident — generally 5 years (3 if married to a U.S. citizen).
Set Months Physically in U.S. during the required period — must be at least 30 months for 5-year applicants.
Enter Longest Single Absence in days — trips over 6 months may disrupt continuous residence.
Set Required Years (3 or 5) and Months in Current State (minimum 3 months required).
Review Eligible status and which specific requirements you meet or fail.
File N-400 only when all requirements are satisfied — a premature filing may be denied.

How the result changes with Years as Permanent Resident

Years as Permanent Resident	Likely Eligible
3	0
11	1
20	1
27	1

What each input means

Years as Permanent Resident: How many years you've held a green card.
Months Physically in U.S.: Total months physically present in the U.S. during required period.
Longest Absence (Days): Longest single trip outside the U.S. in days.
Required Years (3 or 5): 3 years if married to U.S. citizen, 5 years otherwise.
Months in Current State: Months living in your current state (minimum 3 required).

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

Identify Input Parameters
4 parameters
Years as Permanent Resident = 5, Months Physically in U.S. = 36, Longest Absence (Days) = 45, Required Years (3 or 5) = 5 = 5 input(s) provided
Calculate Likely Eligible
Likely Eligible
1 = 1
Calculate Meets Residency Req.
Meets Residency Req.
1 = 1
Calculate Meets Presence Req.
Meets Presence Req.
1 = 1