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humptydumpty   0

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I am a LPR since 11/1/2017. I have been married since 09/2016.

 

I filed my ROC i-751 in September of 2019 and is still in process without any new updates.

 

My question is: Do i meet the criteria for Naturalization N400 and can i submit this with a I-751 still pending (which will be approved anyways) ? 
 

I am married for more than 3 years.

My LPR is worrying me, should i have to wait until 11/1/2020 (3 years of GC holder) ?

 

Obviously i am trying to avoid the higher fees that take effect on October 2nd 2020. 
 

Any advice is more than welcome. I’m just stuck on the wording on the USCIS website

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As long you meet the physical presence and continuous residence requirements, you can apply 90 days earlier for 3-yr marriage based N-400. If so, you'll be eligible on 8/3/2020 acc to early file calculator. IMPT thing is to NOT submit on the FIRST day of eligibility. Submit one or two days later. Good luck!

 

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/uscis-early-filing-calculator

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19 minutes ago, xyz12345 said:

As long you meet the physical presence and continuous residence requirements, you can apply 90 days earlier for 3-yr marriage based N-400. If so, you'll be eligible on 8/3/2020 acc to early file calculator. IMPT thing is to NOT submit on the FIRST day of eligibility. Submit one or two days later. Good luck!

 

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/uscis-early-filing-calculator

You are a lifesaver. Panic didnt allow me to quickly research this so i appreciate your response. 
 

Now, with my I-751 still pending on Case Was Received (YSC center) and already did Biometrics for them. 
 

is it okay to file that N400 or would it create potential issues? 

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10 minutes ago, DeGodefroi said:

No issues, I plan the same since I filed my ROC in September 2019 as well.

 

Sounds like we’re in the same boat. Wonder how many folks could weigh in still on this topic.

 

Best of luck with filing, happy to know we’re lucky enough to have the old filing fees.

 

do you plan on filing “online” vs paper filing? 

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N400 can be a life-saver since wait time for I-751 on average right now is about a year or more, and if your local office is not backlog. So, it just a matter of personal choice.

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You can file 90 days before your 3 year years as a resident...permitting you meet the requirements (length of trips abroad) And you don’t need to wait for your ROC to be approved. You can find this all on USCIS website.

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34 minutes ago, humptydumpty said:

Sounds like we’re in the same boat. Wonder how many folks could weigh in still on this topic.

 

Best of luck with filing, happy to know we’re lucky enough to have the old filing fees.

 

do you plan on filing “online” vs paper filing? 

a lot of people filed for N-400 while their ROC is pending. The only issue is whether USCIS will want to have your ROC approved before you can have the N-400 interview or if they'll do both during the N-400 interview. In any case, you can apply and get it over with.

 

imo Online is very convenient and you won't have a problem with wrong payment or them not receiving your packet.

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The length of marriage is irrelevant - what matters is the date when you became a permanent resident through the marriage. You can file 90 days before the 3 year anniversary of you becoming a legal permanent resident.

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Filing online makes it really really east too, plus you can beat the increase by submitting early rather than later

 

 

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On 8/1/2020 at 11:43 AM, humptydumpty said:

Sounds like we’re in the same boat. Wonder how many folks could weigh in still on this topic.

 

Best of luck with filing, happy to know we’re lucky enough to have the old filing fees.

 

do you plan on filing “online” vs paper filing? 

I will do the online and my window opens the 6th of August. So it will be the old fees.

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