Filling for Citizenship after 5 years OR 4 years 9 months

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mazam

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Hi,

My wife got her permanent resident in 08/16/2002. According to that she will be eligible to file for citizenship on 08/16/2007 (after 5 years). I read online that you can file after 4 years and 9 months but it also said that if you moved to another state you must reside in that state for atleast 3 months.

My wife came to Texas (New State) on March 27th 2007 and got her driver license on April 10th 2007. Does, that mean she will be eligible to file for citizenship on July 10th 2007 (4 years and 9 months).

So, what do you guys think when she will be eligible to file?
Thanks,
 
mazam said:
Hi,

My wife got her permanent resident in 08/16/2002. According to that she will be eligible to file for citizenship on 08/16/2007 (after 5 years). I read online that you can file after 4 years and 9 months but it also said that if you moved to another state you must reside in that state for atleast 3 months.

My wife came to Texas (New State) on March 27th 2007 and got her driver license on April 10th 2007. Does, that mean she will be eligible to file for citizenship on July 10th 2007 (4 years and 9 months).

So, what do you guys think when she will be eligible to file?
Thanks,
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First of all, you are in the wrong forum. Post your questions here. http://boards.immigrationportal.com/forumdisplay.php?f=18

To answer your questions, Yes, you can apply 90 days before five year anniversary. So she would be eligible after 5/18/2007.
Read the complete guide here http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/M-476.pdf

Regarding the 3 month residency requirements, I am not sure she needs to be resident for 3 months at the time of application or at the time of interview. Please read up on it. Post it in the citizenship forum. You will get more help there.

Goodluck with the process.

Prasad
 
The general consensus in the natz forum is you need to maintain your eligibility throughout the application process. i.e. you cannot apply until you meet the 3 month district residency rules as well as the requirements for continuous residence and physical presence. Once you apply, you must continue to meet all criteria until you have taken the oath. If you move districts during the process, USCIS will automatically delay your case at least 3 months.

With this in mind, a person generally becomes eligible to send their N-400 exactly 90 days prior to the 5 year anniversary of becoming an LPR (unless applying under the marriage to a USC rule). Its usually best to wait a couple of extra days, just in case there are any math errors. USCIS will return applications sent too soon!

Your wife becomes eligible in July 2007 (4/10/2007 + 90 days).
 
Thanks for all the help

Hi,

Thanks for all the help. This means I will be sending the papers on July 10th 2007.

Which makes it 4 years and 11 months but since my wife came from california in April so she has to meet 3 months period === July 10th 2007

Thanks,
Azam
 
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