Can I apply for naturalization early?

Yes, some Lawful Permanent Residents (also known as “Green Card holders”) can apply for naturalization after THREE (3) years of becoming a permanent resident, while others must wait FIVE (5) years.

Lawful Permanent Residents who received their Green Cards through marriage to a U.S. citizen, can apply for naturalization after THREE (3) years of becoming a permanent resident as long as they are still married and are cohabitating with the same U.S. citizen spouse until the time of their U.S. naturalization interview.

This means if the naturalization applicant separates or divorces their U.S. citizen spouse before the naturalization interview, most likely the naturalization application will be denied.

Note: Unfortunately, if the U.S. citizen spouse is deceased, the naturalization applicant must wait FIVE (5) years before applying for naturalization.

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• Can I apply for naturalization before 5 years of permanent residence?
• Can I apply for naturalization early if I’m married to a U.S. citizen?
• What is the 90‑day early filing rule for naturalization?
• Does divorce affect early naturalization eligibility?
• Can military service allow me to apply for naturalization early?
• What is the difference between the 3‑year and 5‑year naturalization rules?
• Can I apply for naturalization early if I have pending I‑751 conditions?
• How does continuous residence affect early naturalization eligibility?
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• What happens if I apply for naturalization too early?
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• What documents are required for early naturalization filing?
• Can children apply for naturalization early through parents?
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