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If I file my N-400 90 days early, can USCIS approve me before my five-year anniversary?

Short answer

No. The 90-day rule lets you file early; it does not shorten the five-year continuous-residence requirement. USCIS cannot naturalize you until you actually reach the required five years as a permanent resident and meet the other requirements.

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