Can someone clarify the appropriate timeframe when one can file N400 for naturalization?
I am a USC and my wife is a marriage based LPR. She has not left the US after our marriage. I understand from various posts here that she can file 2 years and 9 months after she got her GC. However, on the USCIS Alien Naturalization Guide, they make a DISTINCTION between [Time as a PR] and [Continuous Residence], both 3 years in our case.
Regarding [Time as PR], the guide says that "...It is not enough to be a Permanent Resident for the right number of years. You must also be in continuous residence during that time"
As to [continuous residence], the guide noted that "You may file your application for Naturalization up to 3 months before you meet your [continuous residence] requirements.... INS allows you to send your application before you have met the requirement for [continuous residence] only. Your must meet all the other eligibility requirements when you file your application with INS."
The last two sentences above are the confusing parts. How can we satisfy the 3 year requirement of [time of PR] if we file 3 months ahead? Any thought or clarification will be greatly appreciated.
I am a USC and my wife is a marriage based LPR. She has not left the US after our marriage. I understand from various posts here that she can file 2 years and 9 months after she got her GC. However, on the USCIS Alien Naturalization Guide, they make a DISTINCTION between [Time as a PR] and [Continuous Residence], both 3 years in our case.
Regarding [Time as PR], the guide says that "...It is not enough to be a Permanent Resident for the right number of years. You must also be in continuous residence during that time"
As to [continuous residence], the guide noted that "You may file your application for Naturalization up to 3 months before you meet your [continuous residence] requirements.... INS allows you to send your application before you have met the requirement for [continuous residence] only. Your must meet all the other eligibility requirements when you file your application with INS."
The last two sentences above are the confusing parts. How can we satisfy the 3 year requirement of [time of PR] if we file 3 months ahead? Any thought or clarification will be greatly appreciated.
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