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Approximately 10 to 14 Months After Filing Most Form I-130 petitions for immediate relatives are approved within a 10 to 14 month time frame, but they can take longer in some cases.
You may file Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, 90 calendar days before you complete your continuous residence requirement if your eligibility for naturalization is based upon being a: Permanent resident for at least 5 years; or. Permanent resident for at least 3 years if you are married to a US citizen.
Naturalization Process for Marriage Green Card Holders Meet Eligibility Requirements. Prepare Form N-400. Biometrics Appointment. Naturalization Interview. English and Civics Tests. Oath of Allegiance Ceremony. Receive Certificate of Naturalization.
You can apply for US citizenship after 3 years if you are a permanent resident (Green Card holder) and have been married to and living with the same US citizen spouse during that time. Otherwise, most Green Card holders must wait 5 years before applying for naturalization.
If you are applying based on your marriage to a citizen. A copy of your marriage certificate. 2. Copies of official documents from the past 3 years, that list both you and your spouse: IRS-certified copies of tax returns or.
You must have been a green card holder for at least five years or three years if you're currently married and living with a US citizen spouse. You must have been physically present in the US for at least half of the five or three years. You must pass a background check and demonstrate good moral character.
However, if the U.S. citizen spouse passes away before the permanent resident naturalizes, the three-year provision no longer applies. In such cases, the widow or widower of a U.S. citizen may apply for citizenship after fulfilling the standard five-year requirement.
Living in marital union with the citizen spouse for at least 3 years at the time of filing the naturalization application; and. Applicant's spouse has U.S. citizenship from the time of filing until the time the applicant takes the Oath of Allegiance.
You must file a separate Form I-130 for each eligible relative unless they can be considered a derivative beneficiary. See the form instructions for more information. If you submit a petition for your spouse, you must also submit Form I-130A, Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary.