Form DS-5507, Affidavit of Physical Presence Instructions
This form contains 104 fields organized into 32 sections, giving it a Form Complexity Index of 72/100 (complex). Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.
| Field Name | Type | Description |
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| Affiant Name | ||
| Affiant Full Name | Text |
Enter the full legal name of the affiant (the person making the affidavit) exactly as it should appear on the form.
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| Birth Abroad (Date and Country) | ||
| Birth Abroad Date | Date |
Enter the date you were born outside the United States.
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| Birth Abroad Country | Text |
Enter the name of the country where you were born.
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| Birth in (City/Town, State) and Date | ||
| Place of Birth (City/Town, State) | Text |
Enter the city or town and U.S. state where you were born (e.g., City/Town, State).
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| Date of Birth | Date |
Enter the date on which you were born.
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| Fifth Child (Name, DOB, Place of Birth) | ||
| Fifth Child - Full Name | Text |
Enter the full legal name of the fifth child (given name, middle name(s) and surname) as you want it recorded.
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| Fifth Child - Date of Birth | Date |
Enter the birth date of the fifth child.
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| Fifth Child - Place of Birth | Text |
Enter the city/town and country (and state if within the United States) where the fifth child was born.
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| Fifth Residence Abroad Row | ||
| Place (City, State) | Text |
Enter the city and state of the residence abroad for this entry.
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| Date From | Date |
Enter the start date of the period you were physically present or resided at this location.
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| Date To | Date |
Enter the end date of the period you were physically present or resided at this location.
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| Purpose of Stay | Text |
Describe the purpose(s) of the stay (for example: vacation, family visit, business trip, studies, employment, residence) and, if working, provide the employer name or note U.S. government/military service or dependent status if applicable.
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| First Child (Name, DOB, Place of Birth) | ||
| Child's Full Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the first child for whom you are the biological parent.
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| Child's Date of Birth | Date |
Enter the date of birth of the first child.
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| Child's Place of Birth | Text |
Enter the city and country (or city and U.S. state if born in the United States) where the first child was born.
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| First Residence Abroad Row | ||
| Place of residence abroad (City, State) | Text |
Enter the city and state (or province and country if outside the U.S.) of the place where you were physically present or had a residence for this entry.
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| From date | Date |
Enter the starting date when this period of presence or residence abroad began.
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| To date | Date |
Enter the ending date when this period of presence or residence abroad ended.
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| Purpose of stay | Text |
Provide the purpose(s) of the stay (for example: vacation, family visit, business trip, studies, employment, residence); if you were working, include the employer name and note U.S. government or military service or dependent status if applicable.
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| Form Controls | ||
| Reset Form | Button |
Button to reset the form to its default state.
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| Fourth Child (Name, DOB, Place of Birth) | ||
| Fourth Child - Name | Text |
Enter the full name (first, middle if any, and last) of the fourth biological child of the affiant.
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| Fourth Child - Date of Birth | Date |
Enter the fourth child's date of birth.
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| Fourth Child - Place of Birth | Text |
Enter the city and country (and state if in the U.S.) where the fourth child was born.
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| Fourth Residence Abroad Row | ||
| Residence Place (City, State) | Text |
Enter the city and state (or city and region) of the fourth residence abroad.
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| Residence From Date | Date |
Enter the date when this period of residence abroad began.
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| Residence To Date | Date |
Enter the date when this period of residence abroad ended.
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| Purpose of Stay / Employer | Text |
Describe the purpose(s) of the stay (for example: vacation, family visit, business trip, studies, employment, or residence) and, if working abroad, provide the employer name and note U.S. government or military service or orders as a dependent when applicable.
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| Marital Status and Marriage Details | ||
| Married | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are currently married.
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| Previously Married | Checkbox |
Check this box if you were married in the past but are not currently married (for example divorced, widowed, or marriage annulled).
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| Single | Checkbox |
Check this box if you have never been married and are not currently married.
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| Marriage Date | Date |
Enter the date on which the marriage occurred. Fill only if 'Married' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Married
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| Spouse or Partner Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the person you married or partnered with for this marriage entry. Fill only if 'Married' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Married
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| Country of Marriage | Text |
Enter the name of the country where the marriage took place. Fill only if 'Married' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Married
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| Naturalization (Date and Office/State) | ||
| Naturalization Date | Date |
Enter the date you were naturalized at a U.S. court or USCIS office.
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| Court or USCIS Office and State | Text |
Enter the full name of the court or USCIS office where you were naturalized and the U.S. state in which it is located.
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| Other Biological Parent - Name and Citizenship Status | ||
| Other Biological Parent Full Name | Text |
Enter the full legal name of the other biological parent of the child(ren) for whom this application is being filed, as it should appear on official documents.
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| Is a citizen or national of the U.S. | Checkbox |
Check this box if the other biological parent is a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
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| Is not a citizen of the U.S. | Checkbox |
Check this box if the other biological parent is not a U.S. citizen.
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| Other Parent Citizenship - Birth Abroad to U.S. Citizen(s) | ||
| Date of birth abroad | Date |
Enter the date on which the other parent was born abroad. Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| Country of birth abroad | Text |
Enter the name of the country where the other parent was born abroad. Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| Other Parent Citizenship - Birth in U.S. | ||
| City/Town and State of Birth (other parent) | Text |
Enter the city or town and the U.S. state where the other parent was born. Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| Date of Birth (other parent) | Date |
Enter the date the other parent was born in the United States. Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| Other Parent Citizenship - Naturalization | ||
| Naturalization Date | Date |
Enter the date when the other parent was naturalized (the date of naturalization). Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| Court or USCIS Office and State | Text |
Enter the full name of the court or USCIS office and the U.S. state where the naturalization proceeding occurred. Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| Other Parent US Residence - Row 1 | ||
| Place (City, State) | Text |
Enter the U.S. city and state where the other biological parent was physically present or maintained a residence. Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| From Date | Date |
Enter the start date of the period during which the other biological parent was present or resided in the United States. Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| To Date | Date |
Enter the end date of the period during which the other biological parent was present or resided in the United States. Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| Purpose of Stay | Text |
Briefly state the reason(s) for the stay in the United States (for example: vacation, family visit, employment, studies, residence), including employer name or U.S. government/military status if applicable. Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| Other Parent US Residence - Row 2 | ||
| Place (City, State) | Text |
Enter the city and U.S. state where the other biological parent was physically present or had a residence for this entry. Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| Date From | Date |
Enter the start date for the period the other biological parent was physically present or resident in the United States for this entry. Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| Date To | Date |
Enter the end date for the period the other biological parent was physically present or resident in the United States for this entry. Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| Purpose of Stay | Text |
Provide the purpose(s) of the stay during that period (for example: vacation, family visit, employment, study, residence; if working, you may provide employer name or note U.S. government/military service). Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| Other Parent US Residence - Row 3 | ||
| Place (City, State) | Text |
Enter the city and U.S. state where the other biological parent was physically present or had a residence for this entry. Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| Date From | Date |
Enter the starting date for this period of U.S. physical presence or residence for the other biological parent. Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| Date To | Date |
Enter the ending date for this period of U.S. physical presence or residence for the other biological parent. Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| Purpose of Stay | Text |
Provide the purpose of the stay for this period (for example: vacation, family visit, employment, studies, residence, business trip, etc.). Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| Other Parent US Residence - Row 4 | ||
| Place (City, State) | Text |
Enter the U.S. city and state where the other parent was physically present or had a residence for this row. Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| From Date | Date |
Enter the starting date for this period of physical presence or residence. Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| To Date | Date |
Enter the ending date for this period of physical presence or residence. Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| Purpose of Stay | Text |
Indicate the purpose(s) of the stay in the United States for this period (for example: vacation, family visit, business trip, studies, employment, residence); include employer name or note U.S. government/military service if applicable. Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| Other Parent US Residence - Row 5 | ||
| Place (City, State) | Text |
Enter the city and state in the United States where the other biological parent was physically present or had a residence (e.g., City, State). Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| Residence From Date | Date |
Enter the date when the other biological parent began the period of presence or residence at the place listed. Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| Residence To Date | Date |
Enter the date when the other biological parent ended the period of presence or residence at the place listed. Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| Purpose of Stay | Text |
Describe the purpose(s) of the stay at that U.S. location (for example: vacation, family visit, business, studies, employment, residence; include employer name or note U.S. government/military service if applicable). Fill only if 'Is a citizen or national of the U.S.' Fill only if 22 is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
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| Second Child (Name, DOB, Place of Birth) | ||
| Child’s Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the child (first, middle, and last) for this listed child.
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| Child’s Date of Birth | Date |
Enter the child’s date of birth for this listed child.
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| Child’s Place of Birth | Text |
Enter the city/town and country (and state if in the U.S.) where this child was born.
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| Second Residence Abroad Row | ||
| Place (City, State) | Text |
Enter the city and state (or city and country if outside the U.S.) where you were physically present or had a residence.
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| Residence From Date | Date |
Enter the date when this period of residence abroad began.
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| Residence To Date | Date |
Enter the date when this period of residence abroad ended.
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| Purpose of Stay | Text |
Describe the purpose(s) of the stay (for example: vacation, family visit, business trip, studies, employment, residence) and, if applicable, include the employer name and note U.S. government or military service or dependent orders.
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| Seventh Child (Name, DOB, Place of Birth) | ||
| Seventh Child - Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the seventh child (given name, middle name(s), and family name) for whom you are the biological parent.
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| Seventh Child - Date of Birth | Date |
Enter the birth date of the seventh child.
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| Seventh Child - Place of Birth | Text |
Enter the city and country (and state if applicable) where the seventh child was born.
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| Sixth Child (Name, DOB, Place of Birth) | ||
| Child's Full Name | Text |
Enter the sixth child's full legal name (given name, middle name(s) and surname) as you want it recorded.
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| Child's Date of Birth | Date |
Enter the sixth child's date of birth.
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| Child's Place of Birth | Text |
Enter the city and state or city and country where the sixth child was born (include country if born outside the United States).
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| Third Child (Name, DOB, Place of Birth) | ||
| Child's Full Name | Text |
Enter the full legal name of the third child as it should appear on official records.
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| Child's Date of Birth | Date |
Enter the third child’s date of birth.
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| Child's Place of Birth | Text |
Enter the city, state/province and country where the third child was born.
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| Third Residence Abroad Row | ||
| Place (City, State) | Text |
Enter the city and state/province (and country if different) of the residence abroad where you were physically present.
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| Date From | Date |
Enter the starting date of the period you were physically present or resided at this location abroad.
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| Date To | Date |
Enter the ending date of the period you were physically present or resided at this location abroad.
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| Purpose of Stay | Text |
Indicate the purpose(s) of the stay (for example: vacation, family visit, business trip, studies, employment, residence); if working abroad, provide the employer name or note if it was U.S. government/military service or on orders as a dependent.
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| U.S. Residence Row 1 (Place, From, To, Purpose) | ||
| Place (City, State) | Text |
Enter the city and U.S. state where you were physically present or maintained a residence during this period (for example, "Seattle, WA").
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| From Date | Date |
Enter the starting date when you began residence or physical presence at the place listed.
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| To Date | Date |
Enter the ending date when your residence or physical presence at the place ended, or indicate if it is still ongoing per the form instructions.
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| Purpose of Stay | Text |
Provide the reason(s) for your presence or residence at this location (for example: vacation, family visit, business trip, studies, employment, or residence).
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| U.S. Residence Row 2 (Place, From, To, Purpose) | ||
| Place (City, State) | Text |
Enter the city and state in the United States where you were physically present or had a residence for this entry (e.g., "Boston, MA").
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| From Date | Date |
Enter the starting date when this period of physical presence or residence began.
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| To Date | Date |
Enter the ending date when this period of physical presence or residence ended.
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| Purpose of Stay | Text |
Briefly describe the purpose(s) of your stay at the place and dates listed (for example: vacation, family visit, studies, employment, residence, business trip).
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| U.S. Residence Row 3 (Place, From, To, Purpose) | ||
| Place (City, State) | Text |
Enter the city and state (or other U.S. place) where you were physically present or had a residence for this entry.
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| From (start date) | Date |
Enter the date when this period of physical presence or residence at the listed place began.
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| To (end date) | Date |
Enter the date when this period of physical presence or residence at the listed place ended.
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| Purpose of stay | Text |
Provide the primary purpose(s) of the stay at this place (for example: vacation, family visit, business trip, studies, employment, residence, etc.).
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| U.S. Residence Row 4 (Place, From, To, Purpose) | ||
| Place (City, State) | Text |
Enter the U.S. city and state where you were physically present or had a residence for this entry.
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| From Date | Date |
Enter the starting date when this period of presence or residence in the listed place began.
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| To Date | Date |
Enter the ending date when this period of presence or residence in the listed place ended.
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| Purpose of Stay | Text |
Provide the primary purpose(s) of the stay in that place (for example: vacation, family visit, business trip, studies, employment, residence, etc.).
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| U.S. Residence Row 5 (Place, From, To, Purpose) | ||
| Place (City, State) | Text |
Enter the city and state in the United States where you were physically present or had a residence for this entry.
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| From Date | Date |
Enter the starting date of the period you were present or resident at the place listed.
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| To Date | Date |
Enter the ending date of the period you were present or resident at the place listed.
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| Purpose of Stay | Text |
Briefly describe the purpose(s) of your stay at this location (for example: vacation, family visit, business trip, studies, employment, residence).
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