# 8 CFR § 310.2: Jurisdiction to accept applications for naturalization

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-8-310.2

## Section

- **Citation:** 8 CFR § 310.2
- **Heading:** Jurisdiction to accept applications for naturalization
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 8—Aliens and Nationality > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER C—NATIONALITY REGULATIONS > PART 310—NATURALIZATION AUTHORITY

## Text

USCIS shall accept an application for naturalization from an applicant who is subject to a continuous residence requirement under section 316(a) or 319(a) of the Act as much as three months before the date upon which the applicant would otherwise satisfy such continuous residence requirement in the State or Service district, as defined in 8 CFR 316.1, where residence is to be established for naturalization purposes. At the time of examination on the application, the applicant will be required to prove that he or she satisfies the residence requirements for the residence reflected in the application.
[56 FR 50480, Oct. 7, 1991, as amended at 76 FR 53797, Aug. 29, 2011]

## Nearby sections

- [8 CFR § 301.1 § 301.1 Procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-8-301.1.md)
- [8 CFR § 306.1 § 306.1 Persons eligible.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-8-306.1.md)
- [8 CFR § 306.2 § 306.2 United States citizenship; when acquired.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-8-306.2.md)
- [8 CFR § 306.11 § 306.11 Preliminary application form; filing; examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-8-306.11.md)
- [8 CFR § 306.12 § 306.12 Renunciation forms; disposition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-8-306.12.md)
- [8 CFR § 310.1 § 310.1 Administrative naturalization authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-8-310.1.md)
- [8 CFR § 310.2 § 310.2 Jurisdiction to accept applications for naturalization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-8-310.2.md)
- [8 CFR § 310.3 § 310.3 Administration of the oath of allegiance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-8-310.3.md)
- [8 CFR § 310.4 § 310.4 Judicial naturalization authority and withdrawal of petitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-8-310.4.md)
- [8 CFR § 310.5 § 310.5 Judicial review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-8-310.5.md)
- [8 CFR § 312.1 § 312.1 Literacy requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-8-312.1.md)
- [8 CFR § 312.2 § 312.2 Knowledge of history and government of the United States.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-8-312.2.md)
- [8 CFR § 312.3 § 312.3 Testing of applicants who obtained permanent residence pursuant to section 245A of the Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-8-312.3.md)
- [8 CFR § 312.4 § 312.4 Selection of interpreter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-8-312.4.md)

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