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What is the Form N-470?
Form N-470 is the USCIS Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes. It is filed by lawful permanent residents who must spend extended time abroad and want to keep their continuous residence intact for future naturalization.
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Who needs to file Form N-470?
A lawful permanent resident who will be employed or stationed outside the United States for an extended period and wants to protect the continuous residence requirement for naturalization. It is generally filed before the absence reaches one year. This tool lets you complete the form; it does not determine eligibility.
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Filling it in is free, with no signup and no watermark. Downloading the completed form is a one-time $1.97 — not a subscription, and refundable for 7 days.
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