N-400 was returned :(

[ManuFred 10]

Yep. OK I think I know what it is. 8/30/12 I thought was them thinking 60 days not 90. But also that is our wedding anniversary. I thought it was ok to apply -90 days since you only have to be married >3 years at time of oath. But obviously not. You have to be married >3years at time of app too. This is true right? I just hadn't read it explicitly.

Indeed, the date USCIS can start processing your case is always 3 years after your marriage or later. This of course only applies to people who are filing based on marriage to US citizen.

[Caroline and Phil 14]

Yep. OK I think I know what it is. 8/30/12 I thought was them thinking 60 days not 90. But also that is our wedding anniversary. I thought it was ok to apply -90 days since you only have to be married >3 years at time of oath. But obviously not. You have to be married >3years at time of app too. This is true right? I just hadn't read it explicitly.

Although it sucks, consider yourself lucky! My friend's daughter had her naturalization denied for the same reason but the difference is she had her check cashed and application processed. After her interview she received a letter explaining the reason for the denial. I'm gonna post it here on VJ, my friend is devastated because she's blaming herself since she was the one who helped her daughter with the application.

[jkelly07 120]

you can file married 90 days before the expire date yes.but you should allow 4 or 5 days an then send your file.

[ManuFred 10]

you can file married 90 days before the expire date yes.but you should allow 4 or 5 days an then send your file.

Not in OP's case as date of marriage was within 3 months of receiving the GC. OP will have to wait till marriage is 3 years old. The 90 day in advance only applies to the date you became a PR, it does not apply to the time of marriage. One should file on or after the date the marriage is 3 years old.