Q: Should I apply for N-400 or apply for I-90 for green card replacement because it's been lost/stolen.
I've been a resident since 11/05/15. My green card expires in 2025. I can apply as early as 08/07/2020 for the N-400. I am not planning on traveling outside the country until after I receive my citizenship. Should I wait till August to apply for the N-400? This way I can avoid the 1 yr wait time and the approximate $600 fees for the I-90? I can get my foreign passport renewed and have the ADIT stamp on it for records of legal stay.
A:
In your case, you can file the FORM N-400 three (3) months prior to November 5, 2020 if you are otherwise eligible for naturalization.
An experienced immigration attorney can fully assess your case and your eligibility for filing the application for naturalization.
Good luck to you.
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