Can I apply for citizenship?

[ilovecookies 0]

hi guys,

it has been almost a year without the approval of my removal of conditions. am i eligible to apply for citizenship by january 27th?? i got conditional GC on april 27 2005, have not left the U.S., filed for removal of conditions last year jan 27 2007.

thanks for all your help,

ives

[sparkofcreation 0]

Yes and no.

Yes, you can file the N-400 before the I-751 is approved. What usually happens in that case is that the I-751 is held and both it and the N-400 are approved at your citizenship interview.

No, you cannot apply "by January 27" because your 90-day window opens on January 28. You can apply on or after January 28.

[diadromous mermaid 36]

Yes and no.

Yes, you can file the N-400 before the I-751 is approved. What usually happens in that case is that the I-751 is held and both it and the N-400 are approved at your citizenship interview.

No, you cannot apply "by January 27" because your 90-day window opens on January 28. You can apply on or after January 28.

Correct, but I believe technically the stalled I-751 is *forced to adjudication* by an N400 that is ready. The I-751, in such a case, would be adjudicated on the same day but prior to the N400.

[ilovecookies 0]

thanks for the info! ok i will file in february...need to save some moolah anyway....can't believe how much it costs! thanks so much again!