From_CAN_2_US

My spouse is a US Citizen (from birth) and I was granted a green card through consular processing (CR1). I arrived in the US on Feb 12 2022 and moved in with my husband. I never lived in the US before, nor did my husband and I ever live together before I moved to the US, although we visited each other often between 2018 and the time of my move (I lived in Canada, my husband in the US). 1. So as I understand it, even though there is a provision for early filing of 90 days before 3 year mark, since I would only complete 3 years of living together with my husband, the earliest I can apply for citizenship is Feb 12 2025. Is this correct? 2. There is one additional complication. Since Feb 12 2022, my husband and I have lived together in the same residence, and have not been apart for more than a few hours, except for one period of about 4 months when I had to travel to India and care for my mother as she was undergoing cancer treatment. This was between Aug 19 2022 and Dec 12 2022. Does this period count as a break in marital union? We remained a married couple. I maintained by residential address in US (I stayed in a hotel with my mom by the hospital). We were separated due to extenuating circumstances. Would this be seen as break in marital union resulting in my eligibility to apply for citizenship to be pushed to Dec 12 2025?

We received our interview letter on November 17 from NVC, and it is scheduled for December 8 at Montreal Consulate. I am registering my interview appointment online, and am required to fill in my name and passport number. A warning at the top of the portal reads - "The information entered below must match the applicant’s passport and DS-260 Number application. Any discrepancy will result in delays in the return of the applicant’s documents." When I filled in the DS-260 form, I had a passport in my maiden name. I have since obtained a new passport in my married name. My old passport in my maiden name is no longer valid. I will be bringing both passports to the interview and as I understand, the visa would be issued in my new passport with my new name. The name on my DS-260 would be updated by the CO at the time of my interview. My question is what name and passport number should I fill in when registering my appointment, the old passport or new one? I don't want to cause any confusion that would lead to delays, so wanted to confirm the with you. I called NVC before sending this email and they told me they were unable to advise me as my case is with the consulate and I should reach out to the consulate. I also emailed the consulate, but they are swamped right now, and I am not sure I will receive a response. Thanks in advance for any advice the community here can provide.