FREE TOOL · DATE CALCULATOR

Estimate When You Can Apply for Citizenship

Two dates from your green card: the day the 5-year (or 3-year) clock is up, and the day 90 days earlier when filing Form N-400 opens. It is arithmetic on the dates you type in — not a decision about your eligibility.

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Educational information only — not legal advice. Almost American is a study tool. We are not attorneys and not a DOJ-accredited representative, we do not prepare or file immigration forms, and nothing here is advice about your own case. Immigration rules, fees and processing times change; always confirm on the official government site before you act. For your situation, talk to a licensed immigration attorney or an accredited representative — and see uscis.gov/avoid-scams.

This does the math USCIS expects you to already know: 5 years as a permanent resident for most people, or 3 years if you've been married to and living with a US citizen the whole time. Enter your green card date below.

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You can file Form N-400 as early as
⚠️ This is a date calculator, not an eligibility determination. Only USCIS decides whether you qualify, and only a licensed immigration attorney or a DOJ-accredited representative can advise you on your own case. This covers continuous residence timing only: you separately need to meet the physical presence requirement — actual days spent in the US — and long trips abroad can move the date itself. See our full green card timeline guide, and confirm everything at uscis.gov/n-400.

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Educational tool only — not immigration legal advice. This calculator assumes no gaps in continuous residence. If you've had a trip of 6 months or longer, confirm your exact eligibility date with uscis.gov/n-400 or a licensed immigration attorney before filing.