What should I choose for n-400 as the basis of my eligibility question if two of the available options apply to me?

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I immigrated to the U.S. after getting married to a U.S. back in 2010, now I am applying for citizenship, and when filling the "What is your basis for eligibility?" question of the N-400 the following both options apply to me since I have been in the U.S. for more than 5 years with permanent residency and married to the same U.S. citizen more than 3 years. Which one is better\right one to choose? 1 ) I am at least 18 years of age and have been a lawful permanent resident of the United States for at least 5 years. 2 ) I am at least 18 years of age and have been a lawful permanent resident of the United States for at least 3 years. In addition, I have been married to and living with a U.S. citizen spouse for the last 3 years, and my spouse has been a U.S. citizen for the last 3 years at the time I filed my Form N-400.

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Nwadinma Nwogu ·
You have two options. The easier one is "been a legal resident for 5 years" this allows you to avoid proving marriage for three years
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J Swaim ·
You want to use the five year rule so you do not have provide evidence you are married and living together.
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Or F Capriotti 2793192.Html ·
If you pick the 5 year option they won't need to investigate whether or not you and your spouse live together.
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