N-400 October 2025 filers

[Verocopter 107]

Hi all,

 

I just applied and filed my n-400 online. Let the last journey begin.

Good luck to us 🙂 

[OldUser 10,663]

Congrats! Did you file under 3 or 5 year rule? Did you file within 90 day early filing window?

[Verocopter 107]

1 hour ago, OldUser said:

Congrats! Did you file under 3 or 5 year rule? Did you file within 90 day early filing window?

I filed under 3 year rule but have been married since June 2021. My I-751 is still pending as of February of 2024.

Edited Monday at 08:38 PM by Verocopter

[Treasure1 252]

I think i belong here but i won’t be eligible to file until 10/25. I’m planning to file online. All the best to everyone 

[OldUser 10,663]

12 minutes ago, Treasure1 said:

I think i belong here but i won’t be eligible to file until 10/25. I’m planning to file online. All the best to everyone 

Welcome! Are you filing under 3 or 5 year rule. Within 90 day early filing window? Is 10/25 the first day you become eligible?

[Treasure1 252]

4 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Welcome! Are you filing under 3 or 5 year rule. Within 90 day early filing window? Is 10/25 the first day you become eligible?

3 year rule

yes within 90 day early filing window

yes that is the first day i become eligible 

[OldUser 10,663]

5 minutes ago, Treasure1 said:

3 year rule

yes within 90 day early filing window

yes that is the first day i become eligible 

I wouldn't file on the first day of eligibility.

Also, on 10/25 would you be married for 3+ years living together in marital union or under 3 years?

90 day early filing window applies to requirement for being LPR for 3 years but not requirement to be married for 3 years.

[Treasure1 252]

8 minutes ago, OldUser said:

I wouldn't file on the first day of eligibility.

Also, on 10/25 would you be married for 3+ years living together in marital union or under 3 years?

90 day early filing window applies to requirement for being LPR for 3 years but not requirement to be married for 3 years.

I’ve been married for over 4 years. The website shows I’m eligible to file on 10/25

[OldUser 10,663]

11 minutes ago, Treasure1 said:

I’ve been married for over 4 years. The website shows I’m eligible to file on 10/25

From what I remember, website also says you should also meet all other requirements. The website message is not legally binding. Good luck!

[Treasure1 252]

5 minutes ago, OldUser said:

From what I remember, website also says you should also meet all other requirements. The website message is not legally binding. Good luck!

Thank you, what other requirement do you think i might be missing?

[OldUser 10,663]

28 minutes ago, Treasure1 said:

Thank you, what other requirement do you think i might be missing?

Marital union is a big one. You must be living with US citizen spouse in marital union for over 3 years at time of filing N-400. Yes, you were married for 4 years, but did you live separately at any point in the last 3 years due to you being overseas and spouse being in the US? Some officers interpret marital union very strictly, denying such cases if filed within 90 day early filing window. If you file at 3 year anniversary of living in the US, that usually gives no chance to deny your case on this requirement.

[Treasure1 252]

5 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Marital union is a big one. You must be living with US citizen spouse in marital union for over 3 years at time of filing N-400. Yes, you were married for 4 years, but did you live separately at any point in the last 3 years due to you being overseas and spouse being in the US? Some officers interpret marital union very strictly, denying such cases if filed within 90 day early filing window. If you file at 3 year anniversary of living in the US, that usually gives no chance to deny your case on this requirement.

I should be fine then, we’ve been together. Never separated or lived apart. We’re blessed with two kids as well

[OldUser 10,663]

51 minutes ago, Treasure1 said:

I should be fine then, we’ve been together. Never separated or lived apart. We’re blessed with two kids as well

So no moment when you were overseas and spouse was in the US?

 

Just making sure. I was asked this question even though I applied under 5 year rule.

Edited yesterday at 02:18 AM by OldUser

[Verocopter 107]

14 hours ago, OldUser said:

So no moment when you were overseas and spouse was in the US?

 

Just making sure. I was asked this question even though I applied under 5 year rule.

question about that: you are talking about times apart that lasted more than 6 months or so? I left the U.S. to see my family for a week and my spouse stayed here in the U.S. That's not what you mean, correct?