when to file N400

[mehra 0]

I know that there is a 3 year (For people married to US Citizens) and 5 years( regular) waiting before you can apply for citizenship. My question is that you have to wait after 3 or 5 years period pass or you can send the application 3 months before end of 3 or 5 years?..Thanks

[edp333 9]

You can file up to 90 days before you meet the 3 or 5 year eligibility requirement. Remember that 3 months is not equal to 90 days.

[YuAndDan 153]

You can send it within 90 days prior to 3 or 5 years of LPR status.

90 days is slightly less than 3 months.

[pingwins 10]

I know that there is a 3 year (For people married to US Citizens) and 5 years( regular) waiting before you can apply for citizenship. My question is that you have to wait after 3 or 5 years period pass or you can send the application 3 months before end of 3 or 5 years?..Thanks

If you live in CA for two months, then relocate to NY, you must wait 3 months before you can file N-400

There is a provision that mentions being allowed to file 90 days prior to being eligible, but this only applies to the "continuous residency" provision, that is, if you had been a PR for 5 years, but only continuously resident for 27 months (instead of the required 30), you could apply in anticipation of meeting the requirement. But this does not apply to the requirement of 5-years of PR status. This MUST be met prior to filing

[mehra 0]

Thanks everybody for your replies. Is there any link where I can see this 90 days provision because I looked at original N400 and it clearly says that you have to be permanent resident for 3 or 5 years based on your case to be able to apply... Thanks