So my stuff are currently still under the works with the congress, things look promising, that advise has been really helpful and im grateful for this community for pointing it out,
While things are still processing, while im not all that much worried about applying for the naturalization, I found some concerning things regarding the n400 process while researching things related to my AOS and im not sure how much they relate to me or not.
Are you expected and are suppose to apply for naturalization 90 days before you become eligible for naturalization? what happens if you dont and decide to apply later on? its not a rush for me as while having citizen rights is nice, just being able to be with my spouse in the same place lawfully already makes it the ultimate satisfaction for me.
Sure, applying for naturalization is a benefit on its own (as long as youre willing to renounce your forgiven one) and why wouldnt you apply the soonest you can, but considering how weird my USCIS process was, should I be concerned about not applying in time? will i get penalized if I dont? this is all I care about honestly.
I used to think that you must apply 5 years from the moment you have given permanent residence, but now im seeing 3 years, wheres the truth?
Regardless of if its 3 or 5 years, is it 3/5 years starting the moment you entered the US? the moment you received your conditional one? or the moment you received your unconditional one?
Thank you!