A U.S.citizen who works in France from February 1, 2011 until January 31, 2012 is not eligible for the foreign earned income exclusion in 2011 but is eligible for it in 2012.

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A U.S. citizen working abroad may qualify for the foreign earned income exclusion if they meet either the bona fide residence test or the physical presence test. In this case, the individual could qualify for the exclusion in both 2011 and 2012 if they meet the requirements of either test for each respective year.

A USCitizen Who Works in France from February 1, 2011 Until