When to File for Citizenship?

[sasaqlain 24]

Hi,

While my ROC is still pending(touching the 6 month mark in 2 days), I am not that far from applying for Citizenship. My question is that after my AOS, I was out of the US for 3 months. Does that mean that I have to apply for citizenship keeping that absence in mind, since I read somewhere that you should be physically residing in the US for the 3 years(in case of marriage) less the 90 days prior to applying for Citizenship? Whats the timeline if filed for Naturalization in New York?

Thank you.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

No,

the 3-months absence is irrelevant for naturalization purposes.

You can BECOME a U.S citizen exactly 3 years after having become a resident.

You can FILE up to 90 days before that magic date, although I would advise you to wait at least 7 days longer in order to avoid being too early, which would cause a delay.

[SydneytoWaco 0]

... although I would advise you to wait at least 7 days longer in order to avoid being too early, which would cause a delay.

How many days would you advise to be safe?

[felb 0]

What about those who had 2 year conditional green cards? When does the 3-year count start? 3 years from receipt of 2-yr green card? or from receipt of 10-yr card?

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

What about those who had 2 year conditional green cards? When does the 3-year count start? 3 years from receipt of 2-yr green card? or from receipt of 10-yr card?

It starts the day you became a greencard holder, the day that is stamped on your first greencard.

[felb 0]

It starts the day you became a greencard holder, the day that is stamped on your first greencard.

Thanks!