How do be provide proof of continuous residence?
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How do be provide proof of continuous residence?
My parents have been permanent residents for over 5 years. They are applying for citizenship this year. During the first 2 years after getting the green cards they traveled outside of the US 2 times for longer than 6 months but less than a year. They lived with my sister while here and she claimed them as dependents on her taxes. Can we use her taxes as proof of continous residence? If not what other dociumentation could we use for that purpose? They did not pay rent or earn any income.
Asked on November 15, 2011 under Immigration Law, California
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Your family's taxes is definitely helpful proof. Other proof includes bills in their names, magazines, telephones, any evidence of them being here and obtaining items here. Copies of their passports and drivers licenses should help in this endeavor. Affidavits (notarized) of individuals who know them here and know they actually live in the U.S. These affidavits must be and should be from people who are unrelated to them.
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