wouldnt your passport have that information as opposed to relying on third party information? so....... how would the government in this case "verify" your exact dates?
The government probably has a list of international flights I've taken somewhere. I honestly don't think they will use it they probably don't deny citizenships because I missed a couple of trips (unlike, say, not reporting frequent trips to North Korea).
It's still nice to do the right thing and fill up that data to the best of my knowledge.
Even if I get an e-visa, I get an in and out stamp. Not having these would invalidate the whole reason for having a passport.
For example if you’re applying for citizenship based on the 5 year rule, then you must’ve been physically present for at least 30 months (913 days to be exact) in those 5 years prior to your application. 18 months (548 days) if you’re applying based on the 3 year rule as a spouse of a US citizen.
So 8 days instead of 12 can mean it’s no big deal or it can mean you’re not eligible if those 4 days make or break your required amount of days physically present in the US.
It’s one of those silly things the government already knows but wants you report anyways.
While the US doesn’t do a passport check before leaving via the airport, airlines automatically send over departure information to CBP, that’s how they are able to show this information in the I-94 on the website.
Obviously entry is also recorded.
I suppose it’s a way to make it easier to filter out ineligible people at the beginning of processing applications without having to delve into the records to verify and in part to see if you’re honest.
the US (ESTA).
Israel famously does not. They’ll give you a small slip with your details on it. I was told that an Israeli stamp on your passport would automatically bar you from entry in many Arab states so they came up with another system
Also pretty much anytime I have entered the UK via the global entry lanes I never got stamped.
Then there is the whole topic of oversee territorys... Not sure if those count as international territory but also no passport required..
There is also a bunch of places where I only need national Id and no passport to travel there, I would assume it's the same for the US?