(a) An applicant may file an application for naturalization with required initial evidence in accordance with the general form instructions for naturalization. The applicant must include the fee as required in 8 CFR 103.7(b)(1). (Revised effective 11/28/11, 76 FR 53764) (Previous paragraph (a) amended 6/13/01; 66 FR 32138; amended effective 3/20/96, 58 FR 48775)

(b) An application for naturalization may be filed up to 90 days prior to the completion of the required period of residence, which may include the three-month period of residence required to establish jurisdiction under Section 316(a) or 319(a) of the Act.