CRBA: US military stationed outside of the USA

[TIBERIUS REX 0]

Hello everyone. New member of the forum here. I have a question concerning CRBA.

I'm currently in the US military stationed in Yokosuka Naval Base here in Japan. Since all US military units are considered US territory, would I put these under the "DATES PHYSICALLY PRESENT OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES" or "DATES PHYSICALLY PRESENT INSIDE THE UNITED STATES" on the application form?

Hoping there's someone that has experience with this that can help out. Thanks!

[sjr09 155]

Hello everyone. New member of the forum here. I have a question concerning CRBA.

I'm currently in the US military stationed in Yokosuka Naval Base here in Japan. Since all US military units are considered US territory, would I put these under the "DATES PHYSICALLY PRESENT OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES" or "DATES PHYSICALLY PRESENT INSIDE THE UNITED STATES" on the application form?

Hoping there's someone that has experience with this that can help out. Thanks!

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[sjr09 155]

If I do remember correctly? Time spent overseas with the United States Military/Government may be computed as physical presence in the United. But you should list it, as the form request.

[TIBERIUS REX 0]

Thanks for the response. I went ahead and e-mailed the embassy and asked them the question. I'm going to post this here so other people in my situation can have this information. Here is the response that I received from the embassy:

For the purpose of physical presence, your active duty service in the Navy, regardless of its location, will count as time present in the United States. So you can include you entire term of service under the in the United States column.

Please contact me again in you have any other questions.

Citizen Services Specialist

East Asia and Pacific

[sjr09 155]

That’s helpful information!

　

Thanks for your military service