I am confused about "Time as a Resident in a USCIS District or State"

[ashtar0212 1]

Hi guys,

Hope one or all of you could help me about filing my N400....

I have been living in NY state since 2010 and have never lived more than 2 weeks in other states. Jan/31/2015 I will be eligible to file my N400 as a GC holder.

I just came back to the US from an overseas trip of 1.5 months on 12/31/2014.

When I see this term and condition "Most people must live in the USCIS district or State in which they areapplying for at least 3 months before

applying" I am so confused.

Does it mean that I can not apply my N400 on/ after Mar/31/2015 because that overseas trip interupted my 3 months continuous residence in NY state?

Or, the 3 months period of time is just in general something referring to my overall stay in the same place in NY state within the past 5 years?

Please kindly help and I do need it!!!!

Thank you all!!!

[JoRu16 7]

IT just means that you have to live at least 3 months on the state where you are applying, say when you move to a different state. You just came back from a trip, this doesn't disrupt anything. I also came back from an overseas trip for over a month, and last friday I sent out my N400 application.

I hope this helps. Goodluck

[Jot18 47]

Your time is only deducted from the 5 years requirement if you live for more than 6 months continuously in another country other than the US.

The information in this part ONLY relates to your time as a permanent resident if you file under Section 319(a) and 316(a) of the INA. All other eligibility requirements MUST be met at the time of filing.

You may file Form N-400 ninety (90) calendar days before you complete your permanent residence requirement if your eligibility for naturalization is based upon being a:

Permanent resident for at least 5 years; or

Permanent resident for at least 3 years if you are married to a US citizen.

Source:http://www.uscis.gov/early-filing-calculator