U.S. Citizenship Eligibility Date Calculator
Based on INA §316(a), INA §319(a), and 8 CFR §334.2(b) (90-day early filing)
Section 1 — Client Information
Section 2 — Eligibility Date Calculation
Earliest filing date under 5-year rule (INA §316(a)):
Please enter residence date
Earliest filing date under 3-year rule (INA §319(a)):
Not applicable – not married to U.S. citizen
⚠️ Warnings / Notes:
- Legal Basis: INA §316(a) — 5 years continuous residence; INA §319(a) — 3 years in marital union
- Early Filing: 8 CFR §334.2(b) — Early filing up to 90 days before the required period is met
- Important: You must still satisfy continuous residence and physical presence requirements on the filing date
- Travel: Trips abroad of 6 months or more may disrupt continuous residence and delay eligibility
- Disclaimer: This tool provides an estimate and is not legal advice. Consult qualified attorneys before filing