Filing 90 days rule N400

[glorialabandera 2]

Wanted to get some clarification. Can I apply online for 90-Days Early Application Rule? Or does the application needs to be mailed to uscis since Im using 90-Days Early Application Rule?

[Fe.Ta 874]

36 minutes ago, glorialabandera said:

Wanted to get some clarification. Can I apply online for 90-Days Early Application Rule? Or does the application needs to be mailed to uscis since Im using 90-Days Early Application Rule?

You can apply online, even if you are using the 90-days window.  However, please keep in mind that the computers with USCIS sometimes are in Pacific Time.  Thus, a lot of people apply a few days into the 90-day window just to be sure.  In other words, my husband's window for N400 will open on 09/09/2023.  If we were to apply, we would probably apply around 09/11/2023 at the earliest just to make sure all the computers and systems as past any hours and the date of 09/09/2023.  Otherwise, we could run the risk of getting denied because of submitting it too early (according to the computer).  I hope that makes sense.

[Verrou 1,945]

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/uscis-early-filing-calculator whatever date u got, add 2-3 days just to be on the safe side

[glorialabandera 2]

26 minutes ago, Fe.Ta said:

You can apply online, even if you are using the 90-days window.  However, please keep in mind that the computers with USCIS sometimes are in Pacific Time.  Thus, a lot of people apply a few days into the 90-day window just to be sure.  In other words, my husband's window for N400 will open on 09/09/2023.  If we were to apply, we would probably apply around 09/11/2023 at the earliest just to make sure all the computers and systems as past any hours and the date of 09/09/2023.  Otherwise, we could run the risk of getting denied because of submitting it too early (according to the computer).  I hope that makes sense.

Make sense. Thanks for the prompt reply. Appreciate it.

[Crazy Cat 41,183]

13 minutes ago, glorialabandera said:

Make sense. Thanks for the prompt reply. Appreciate it.

Also be aware that you can apply early, but you cannot take the oath early. 

[Verrou 1,945]

1 hour ago, Crazy Cat said:

Also be aware that you can apply early, but you cannot take the oath early. 

Just to be clear so the oath have to be after 3 years mark ? 

[Crazy Cat 41,183]

33 minutes ago, Misscloud said:

Just to be clear so the oath have to be after 3 years mark ? 

Yes, that is my understanding. 

[glorialabandera 2]

3 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

Also be aware that you can apply early, but you cannot take the oath early. 

You mean if you apple early then you cannot expect an oath within that 90days period? Has to be after 1826 days?

[Verrou 1,945]

48 minutes ago, glorialabandera said:

You mean if you apple early then you cannot expect an oath within that 90days period? Has to be after 1826 days?

oath ceremony has to be after 3 years anniversary of ur GC 

[Chancy 6,239]

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[Jon & Ygritte 178]

5 hours ago, Misscloud said:

oath ceremony has to be after 3 years anniversary of ur GC 

Are you sure? I thought I saw someone posting they had the oath ceremony before the 3 yrar anniversary.

[Verrou 1,945]

10 minutes ago, Jon & Ygritte said:

Are you sure? I thought I saw someone posting they had the oath ceremony before the 3 yrar anniversary.

I’m just responding to her question based on the other answer. It make sense though 

[Family 3,832]

5 hours ago, Misscloud said:

oath ceremony has to be after 3 years anniversary of ur GC 

That is a practical non issue..since it assumes the N-400 would be processed , interview completed and oath scheduled in less than 90 days from the date of filing…they are not that fast.

 

The only issue with filing early is the rare chance the couple has not lived under same roof/ marital union for 3 years full…so it’s always safer to apply on the 3rd anniversary of the LPR resident since date.

[Mike E 11,732]

15 hours ago, glorialabandera said:

You mean if you apple early then you cannot expect an oath within that 90days period? Has to be after 1826 days?

USCIS makes errors.

 

If even the interview is scheduled less than 3 years after the “resident since” date, you should reschedule. 
 

9 hours ago, Jon & Ygritte said:

Are you sure? I thought I saw someone posting they had the oath ceremony before the 3 yrar anniversary.

Do you have a link? My understanding of INA is that person would not actually be a citizen

 

8 hours ago, Family said:

That is a practical non issue..since it assumes the N-400 would be processed , interview completed and oath scheduled in less than 90 days from the date of filing…they are not that fast.

These it is indeed a practical issue.

[Jon & Ygritte 178]

3 hours ago, Mike E said:

Do you have a link? My understanding of INA is that person would not actually be a citizen

It may have been just the interview. Sorry, don't have a link, but I reacted to it being within the 90 day window.