3 year info or 5

[Abbumimapa 30]

So we'll be applying for my wife's naturalization after she's been here for 3 years as a LPR. Form N400 asks for last 5 years' work and residence history. In case of spouse of a U.S. citizen applying after 3 years do we still have to provide all answers for last 5 years or just 3?

[bestluck 71]

6 minutes ago, Abbumimapa said:

So we'll be applying for my wife's naturalization after she's been here for 3 years as a LPR. Form N400 asks for last 5 years' work and residence history. In case of spouse of a U.S. citizen applying after 3 years do we still have to provide all answers for last 5 years or just 3?

Pulled this form the USCIS website:

 

 

Documents to bring to your naturalization interview:

• Your Green Card (formally known as Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card)
• A photocopy of the front and back of your Green Card
• Your driver’s license or state-issued identification card
• All current and expired passports or travel documents  
• Copies of your tax returns for the past five years (or three years if you are married to a U.S. citizen)

Depending on your individual case, you may need to submit other items with your application. If you don’t submit additional items that are requested when you file, your application could be delayed. These other items may include:

• A completed, original Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, if you have new representation or if the Form G-28 has not previously been submitted
• A copy of your marriage certificate
• A copy of your divorce or annulment certificate
• A copy of the death certificate for your former spouse
• Proof of your spouse’s U.S. citizenship
• Proof of your Selective Service registration (this evidence is required for all men between the ages of 18 and 31—you can get information about your registration here)  
• A copy of the court decree legally changing your name
• Original, certified copies of court dispositions for all arrests and detentions (including expunged records and plea bargains)
• An original, official statement by the arresting agency or applicant court confirming that no charges were filed
• Original, certified copies of all probation and parole records
• Evidence that you completed an alternative sentencing program or rehabilitative program
• A completed, original Form N-426, Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service
• Evidence that you continued to pay rent or a mortgage (if you have taken a trip outside the U.S. for six months or longer)
• A copy of any court order requiring you to pay spousal or child support
• Evidence that you have complied with a court order requiring you to pay spousal or child support (for example cancelled checks, receipts, court or agency printouts, evidence of wage garnishments, or a letter from the parent or guardian of the child(ren)
• All correspondence with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding your failure to file taxes
• A signed agreement from the IRS or state or local tax office showing that you have filed a tax return and arranged to pay the taxes you owe
• Documentation from the IRS or state or local tax office showing the current status of your repayment program
• An original Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions, completed less than six months ago by a licensed medical or osteopathic doctor or licensed clinical psychologist

[C90 376]

3 minutes ago, Abbumimapa said:

So we'll be applying for my wife's naturalization after she's been here for 3 years as a LPR. Form N400 asks for last 5 years' work and residence history. In case of spouse of a U.S. citizen applying after 3 years do we still have to provide all answers for last 5 years or just 3?

Fill out exactly what they ask. In the instructions it mentions you have to fill out this information for the last 5 years, use the instructions as you guideline (there's no exception in the instructions if you file based on the 3 year rule)

[USS_Voyager 1,971]

3 years only. They only care about travels since after she became a LPR.

[morgan.croft 210]

There are 3 questions if I recall correctly that ask for 5 years of info...

 

Addresses for last 5 years

Work history for last 5 years

and Trips outside of US for last 5 years

 

If you are applying under the 3 year rule, the first 2 you would include 5 years of data (so it probably means including address of your previous country)... The 3rd one you would only include the trips outside of the US since you became a resident. 

[DSM 10]

They only care about your time as a LPR. Three years is fine. The instructions are poorly worded. We wrote a cover letter and explained that since my spouse was applying under the three year rule, that all answers would apply to those three years as an LPR. You don't even need to do that, however. We were just overly careful. Good luck!

[AlluringSoul 185]

On 2/4/2019 at 11:24 AM, Abbumimapa said:

So we'll be applying for my wife's naturalization after she's been here for 3 years as a LPR. Form N400 asks for last 5 years' work and residence history. In case of spouse of a U.S. citizen applying after 3 years do we still have to provide all answers for last 5 years or just 3?

3 years 🙂