Can I still file 90 days early?

[Scandi 4,166]

9 hours ago, FOSSLGRL said:

 

My understanding is that you cannot leave the US for more than 6 months at all between the time you receive your green card and when you file for citizenship. I haven't seen it stated anywhere that you must be at your current residense for more than 3 months though (I could be wrong, someone please correct me if I am)

 

They ask about your past 5 years residency history on the application. I have lived in like 6 places since I got my green card so it was a big pain to fill out. Anytime I have to do this paperwork it is always a huge hassle because I move a lot. Glad this is the last time.......

The rule is you have to have been a resident of your current "service district" for at least 3 months before filing the N-400. 

 

A greencard holder can generally stay outside the US for up to 1 year. If you plan on staying outside the US for more than a year, you should apply for a re-entry permit to make sure you don't lose your permanent resident status.

[Yusuf0104 11]

1 hour ago, Scandi said:

The rule is you have to have been a resident of your current "service district" for at least 3 months before filing the N-400. 

 

A greencard holder can generally stay outside the US for up to 1 year. If you plan on staying outside the US for more than a year, you should apply for a re-entry permit to make sure you don't lose your permanent resident status.

@FOSSLGRL@Scandi

 

Thanks for the reply. Let me try to clarify my question about N-400 application:

 

So moved from PA to AL, didn't get out of US at all. Regarding this rule:

"you have to have been a resident of your current "service district" for at least 3 months before filing the N-400"

 

1- I couldn't find in USCIS website. Where does it actually say?

 

2- When they start counting 3months. Do you need to prove you have been living in new state for 3months(example: drivers license, bills etc to prove residency)

Or do they go by what you tell them in application?

 

Edited November 5, 2021 by Yusuf0104

[arken 4,197]

39 minutes ago, Yusuf0104 said:

2- When they start counting 3months. Do you need to prove you have been living in new state for 3months(example: drivers license, bills etc to prove residency)

Or do they go by what you tell them in application?

They go by what you fill out in the application but you may asked at the interview. If the IO isn't convinced you were living in that district for 3 months before filing N400, you could be denied. So you would be wasting time and money both.

[arken 4,197]

43 minutes ago, Yusuf0104 said:

you have to have been a resident of your current "service district" for at least 3 months before filing the N-400"

 

1- I couldn't find in USCIS website. Where does it actually say?

If you are filing N400, i'd assume reading its instructions is a good idea. It's literally on the first page under Eligibility.

 

 

 

[Scandi 4,166]

1 hour ago, Yusuf0104 said:

@FOSSLGRL@Scandi

 

Thanks for the reply. Let me try to clarify my question about N-400 application:

 

So moved from PA to AL, didn't get out of US at all. Regarding this rule:

"you have to have been a resident of your current "service district" for at least 3 months before filing the N-400"

 

1- I couldn't find in USCIS website. Where does it actually say?

 

2- When they start counting 3months. Do you need to prove you have been living in new state for 3months(example: drivers license, bills etc to prove residency)

Or do they go by what you tell them in application?

 

From my understanding they go by the date you put in your application, but they can probably ask for proof as well, of course (bills etc). 

 

The 3 month rule is mentioned "everywhere" on USCIS' website, so not sure how you missed it. It's even in the actual instructions for the N-400, everyone should read them before filing. 

 

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-d-chapter-6

"The applicant must have resided in that location for at least three months prior to filing."

 

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-d-chapter-3

"An applicant must also establish that he or she has resided in the state or service district having jurisdiction over the application for 3 months prior to filing."

 

The N-400 instructions under "general eligibility requirement":

"3. You have lived within the state or USCIS district where you claim residence for at least 3 months prior to filing"

 

https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learn-about-citizenship/citizenship-and-naturalization/i-am-married-to-a-us-citizen

"Have lived for at least three months in a state or USCIS district having jurisdiction over your place of residence"

 

https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learn-about-citizenship/citizenship-and-naturalization/i-am-a-lawful-permanent-resident-of-5-years

"Show you have lived for at least three months in a state or USCIS district having jurisdiction over your place of residence."

 

 

I can keep going, not sure you need it though?

[Yusuf0104 11]

Awesome, thanks so much guys. much appreciated. Info was super helpful 🙏