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Attachment A Residency Requirement Information Sheet
What Is Attachment A?
This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is the residency requirement for U.S. citizenship?
A: To apply for U.S. citizenship, you generally need to have been a lawful permanent resident of the United States for at least 5 years, or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen.
Q: Can I become a U.S. citizen if I haven't lived in the U.S. for 5 years?
A: There are some exceptions to the residency requirement, such as if you are married to a U.S. citizen and have lived in the U.S. for at least 3 years.
Q: What is the residency requirement for Canadian citizenship?
A: To apply for Canadian citizenship, you generally need to have lived in Canada as a permanent resident for at least 3 out of the previous 5 years.
Q: Can I apply for Canadian citizenship if I haven't lived in Canada for 3 years?
A: There are some exceptions to the residency requirement, such as if you are a spouse or common-law partner of a Canadian citizen.
Form Details:
- The latest available edition released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Yours to fill out and keep for your records;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
Download a fillable version of Attachment A by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection.
