N400 based on three years- looking for feedback!

[Scandi 3,975]

35 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

Hi again all,

just another question about addresses for the past five years. Is it ok if the dates are slightly off? For example two weeks or a week. I’m trying hard to remember and I will also see if those addresses were listed on my i-485, but if they weren’t and I can’t remember the dates very well, would it be an issue?

Likely not an issue. I have only lived on one address in the US, but I made guesstimates on several other questions, including my husband's previous marriage date. Not an issue with any of it. If they were to ask, which is highly unlikely, just tell them you couldn't remember the exact date. 

[Rocio0010 5,570]

33 minutes ago, Scandi said:

Likely not an issue. I have only lived on one address in the US, but I made guesstimates on several other questions, including my husband's previous marriage date. Not an issue with any of it. If they were to ask, which is highly unlikely, just tell them you couldn't remember the exact date. 

Thank you! Yes, I think they also ask the addresses on the i-485, and since I’m filing based on the three year rule, some of the addresses listed there with the dates might still be accurate. What’s confusing is that I’m filing on the three year rule, yet it’s wanting addresses, employment and travel history for the last five years, so…

[Scandi 3,975]

7 hours ago, Rocio0010 said:

Thank you! Yes, I think they also ask the addresses on the i-485, and since I’m filing based on the three year rule, some of the addresses listed there with the dates might still be accurate. What’s confusing is that I’m filing on the three year rule, yet it’s wanting addresses, employment and travel history for the last five years, so…

Yeah it does, I filled out all my addresses and work/employment for 5 years or else it gave me an error message. So that included some of my foreign addresses and work history, since I also filed under the 3 year rule. Travel I only mentioned the dates from when I moved to the US, ie not 5 years. 

[Rocio0010 5,570]

Well, I’m stuck! 
I’m a resident since 04/29/2020. Therefore my application window opens today. 
Im reviewing the application and when I answer the question “on what date did you become a permanent resident?” (04.29.2020) I get a message saying “you’re not eligible to apply for naturalization” and then down below it says 

“You may be eligible to apply for naturalization as a person who has been a LPR at least three years before submitting this application on or after January 29, 2023”.

 

Am I in the wrong for thinking that I’m eligible to apply as of today?

[Crazy Cat 39,388]

1 hour ago, Rocio0010 said:

Well, I’m stuck! 
I’m a resident since 04/29/2020. Therefore my application window opens today. 
Im reviewing the application and when I answer the question “on what date did you become a permanent resident?” (04.29.2020) I get a message saying “you’re not eligible to apply for naturalization” and then down below it says 

“You may be eligible to apply for naturalization as a person who has been a LPR at least three years before submitting this application on or after January 29, 2023”.

 

Am I in the wrong for thinking that I’m eligible to apply as of today?

Today is the day your window opens.

[Rocio0010 5,570]

3 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Today is the day your window opens.

That's what I'm saying -I should be able to apply today!

[Scandi 3,975]

5 hours ago, Rocio0010 said:

That's what I'm saying -I should be able to apply today!

Many wouldn't recommend it, me included. The online system is glitchy with the time stamps, so it's better to wait a day or two after your window opens up. What you see is an example of that time glitch. Other people have been able to submit their applications on the exact day, but their receipts had an earlier date on them which complicated things. There was even a VJ member who ended up getting denied at his interview for filing too early (he filed the same day he became eligible), he had to go through many hoops to get it corrected and was in the end approved.

 

Better to wait a day or two to avoid unnecessary issues. Those extra days won't affect your case negatively. 

Edited January 30, 2023 by Scandi

[Rocio0010 5,570]

15 minutes ago, Scandi said:

Many wouldn't recommend it, me included. The online system is glitchy with the time stamps, so it's better to wait a day or two after your window opens up. What you see is an example of that time glitch. Other people have been able to submit their applications on the exact day, but their receipts had an earlier date on them which complicated things. There was even a VJ member who ended up getting denied at his interview for filing too early (he filed the same day he became eligible), he had to go through many hoops to get it corrected and was in the end approved.

 

Better to wait a day or two to avoid unnecessary issues. Those extra days won't affect your case negatively. 

I was just reading that thread and I have to stay he was ready to fight!

[Rocio0010 5,570]

Application submitted!

[Crazy Cat 39,388]

Just now, Rocio0010 said:

Application submitted!

WooHoo!   The last leg of the journey is underway!! 

[Rocio0010 5,570]

Just now, Crazy Cat said:

WooHoo!   The last leg of the journey is underway!! 

Yeaaaaaaaaahhhhh!!! I really hope this is all done by the summer. Planning to make a bonfire with all the paperwork I have been keeping for who knows how long!

[Crazy Cat 39,388]

1 minute ago, Rocio0010 said:

Yeaaaaaaaaahhhhh!!! I really hope this is all done by the summer. Planning to make a bonfire with all the paperwork I have been keeping for who knows how long!

It is possible that you might celebrate the 4th of July as a new citizen.

[Rocio0010 5,570]

1 minute ago, Crazy Cat said:

It is possible that you might celebrate the 4th of July as a new citizen.

I hope so! 

Anyhow I am glad I couldn't file yesterday. Today I was reviewing the file before submitting and I realized I hadn't included the copy of my green card! 

[Rocio0010 5,570]

17 months projection of case decision....

[Crazy Cat 39,388]

9 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

17 months projection of case decision....

Ours started out at about 13 months..... reality was about 6.