N400 3 year vs 5 year rule

[greencardhelp101 3]

Hello

 

I initially got my marriage-based green card (conditional) in April 2021

 

I just got my 10-year green card 

 

I wanted to confirm -

1) We've only now started living together (Summer 2024) - so the 3 year rule doesn't really work for me

2) In which case, I can't apply for citizenship by N400 until April 2026? Based on the 5 year rule which I believe is from the date of your initial green card.

 

Would appreciate any help! Many thanks.

 

[OldUser 6,608]

How did you remove conditions not living together?  This is concerning. 

 

Generally, 5 year rule is the way to go if you can choose.

 

Based on what you're describing you aren't eligible to file under 3 year rule since you onmy started living together. Marital union for 3 years is the requirement for N-400 under 3 year rule.

 

The bigger question is whether you removed conditions on the right premise. If not, it could be risky to apply for N-400 even under 5 year rule.

Edited October 23 by OldUser

[greencardhelp101 3]

Thanks! It is a complicated situation given our jobs that I had to explain throughout. I'll file it under the 5 year rule.