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BladeRunner

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According to N-400 filing instructions one can apply up to 90 days before you meet the ''continuous residence'' requirement but I have heard cases where people have applied 6 months in advance. Someone here has any experience/ information on early filing? How soon can I apply?

Thanks in advance
BR
 
I've read this kind of question posted before. I don't remember seeing anything about applying 6 months earlier. I believe it is a myth. It could be that people have applied earlier, and perhaps even got away with it, however if this has happened it has been due to administrative mistake by USCIS. The 90 day rule is well documented in the law. Some people recommend to make it 85 days so you don't get caught by any counting mistakes either on your side or the USCIS side.

My 2 cents
 
Several people on here and other places have posted being denied and having their application sent back for applying on the exact 90th day. So to save same and make sure it gets there, send a few days later. 85 days as mentioned shouldn't be any issue. I waited a week or two with mine...
 
My exact 90 day prior was July 4th. I was flying to overseas for a month on July 3rd so I put july 3rd on the application. I am such a careful person and I still can't believe I didn't put july 4th on that paper. I came back from vacation and I saw my application with the paper saying it can't be accepted. It didn't give the reason. I couldn't understand for 1 day what was wrong then it hit me. It cost me 3 weeks!:)
 
I didn't make smile face where did that come from?

I has been 6 months since they received my application. I have a feeling IL should arrive in February..now I can smile:) think positive so it will happen..
 
Sure you can send it in 6 months in advance...that's if you want it rejected for filing too early. :D

Sending it less than 90 days in advance is the earliest you can file without it being sent back.
 
Again as everyone here have already stated, it would be prudent to wait for 4-5 days past the 90 days. Its really not going to delay your case(unless ofcourse if there is a fee increase ;) )
 
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