When to apply

[narsingsunitha]

I got my green card in Aug 2002. I heard that I could apply for citizenship 90-180 days earlier than the required 5 years. Is this true? If so will my application be processed when I apply or will it be processed only after 5 years(Aug 2007)
Appreciate helpful information.

[JAXGUY]

You can Apply 90 days before

You can apply for citizenship 90 days before you reach your 5th year of receiving green card. Your application will start processing immediately.
I would recommend applying 88 or 87 days before 5 years.

I applied 88 days before, and have got my finger printing done already, and still a month to go for my 5th anniversary of getting green card. Good Luck.