I want to apply for my citizenship in march 2017 but I'm eligle to file september 2017

[One2LOVE 0]

Any one have experience with filing for citizenship way before your eligible to do so and got the interview?

[aleful 1,905]

hi

nope, you can't do that, only 90 days before or you will be denied, and people have been denied even if they filed just one day early

so it would be a waste of time and money

[aaron2020 11,651]

Why would USCIS let you file for US citizenship BEFORE you are eligible to do so? Before you are eligible means you are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for citizenship.

Filing even 1 day early is getting your submission back at best and a denial at your interview at worst.

[One2LOVE 0]

Ok, I'm very aware of the 90 day rule, however I notice that it can take up to 2 years before being called for an interview. Just a curious question.

[aleful 1,905]

hi

says who? unless something is wrong, the process takes from 3 to 6 months average

[One2LOVE 0]

A friend who did hers two years ago, was recently called for a interview. She had no arrests nor any criminal record. Took her a that long!

[aleful 1,905]

hi

something must have been wrong because that is not the norm, that is an exception

the average is 3 to 6 months depending on where you live

mine was 6 months because I couldn't go to the oath ceremony the same month I had the exam, it would have been 5 months

, but there are people who have had their oath ceremony by 3 months. my stepbrother had his oath ceremony in Texas in 3 months from filing

you can find out what's the norm in your city

2 years is way too long, some have had to wait longer than 6 months but never that long,

Edited November 13, 2016 by aleful

[One2LOVE 0]

Ok, thanks for replying and your input.

[Hypnos 6,576]

Your application will be refused and returned to you if you try to file before you're eligible.

If you managed to slip through the cracks and somehow USCIS accepted it for processing, you'd just be denied at the interview instead.

[charmander 692]

As far as I know only 319(b)s can apply for naturalization before their eligibility starts. Unless you fall under 319(b) category you will need to wait. Google "uscis 319(b)" to learn what requirements are.

[Michelle13 39]

I just recently filed to remove my conditions and they were very sticky on the 90 days then as well saying that I couldn't apply no earlier than 90 days.

So I think it will be the same with naturalization as well.

Hope your process goes well!! <3

Edited November 13, 2016 by Michelle13

[One2LOVE 0]

Thanks guys

[BubbleMe 3]

Great Info.

[TBoneTX 43,406]

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