365 days absence?!Help!

[mandixon 9]

Here is the situation: If you left (departed) the US on November 6th, 2009 and returned (landed) on November 6th, 2010, how much absence is that? Is it a year or over a year? According to the rules part of a day on US soil is considered a day spent in the US. How do I calculate the absence in this situation?

Thanks!

[a+j 77]

November 6, 2009 to November 5, 2010 = 365 days

+ 1 day (November 6, 2010) = 366 days.

I'd say over a year of absence.

[a+j 77]

November 6, 2009 to November 5, 2010 = 365 days

+ 1 day (November 6, 2010) = 366 days.

I'd say over a year of absence.

Actually, if part of a day on US soil is considered a day spent in the US, you need to subtract 2 days from that total, which makes 364 = less than 1 year... Are you sure of that rule?

Edited March 4, 2013 by a+j

[mandixon 9]

Actually, if part of a day on US soil is considered a day spent in the US, you need to subtract 2 days from that total, which makes 364 = less than 1 year... Are you sure of that rule?

The guidance in the USCIS publication (Naturalization Guide) states that days spent partially in the US count as full days.

I also have my communication with the US consulate in my country which I will submit with my N-400 app. I had some complicated issues getting my airplane tickets to get back within a year. Ultimately, the Department of Homeland Security gave me a letter of transportation to get back on time (they even extended my stay in my country by one week. I could have stayed one year+ a week and still be admitted to the states).