simple question- timing of appl.

[dharmarau]

Passport stamped with july 2000, as date if permanent residence.

Is this the date of onset for 5 years before applying for citizenship?

 

[dharmarau]

timing

Passport stamped with july 2000, as date if permanent residence.

Is this the date of onset for 5 years before applying for citizenship?

 

[mthakkar]

Yes. Also, you can apply 3 months early.

 

[rajatgupta75]

It's the "Resident since" date on your greencard which may or may not be the same as the date on your passport. The "Naturalization Guide" clearly spells this out...