Spouse Application File For Citizenship In Pennsylvania
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Contents 1) Lawful permanent resident of the U.S. 2) You must be 18 years old. 3) You must have resided for three months in the state where you will apply for U.S. citizenship. 4) Continuous residency and physical presence in the U.S. 5) You must be a person of good moral character.
- The processing time for U.S. citizens filing Form I-130 for a spouse beneficiary ranges from 13-54.5 months. - The processing time for legal permanent residents filing Form I-130 for a spouse beneficiary ranges from 32-67.5 months.
From first coming to the United States to becoming a naturalized citizen often takes many years. From green card to be able to apply for naturalization is at least three to five years on its own, and it takes around one year for USCIS to process naturalization applications.
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.
What to do: Read the instructions to complete Form N-400. Collect the necessary documents to demonstrate your eligibility for naturalization. If you reside outside the United States, get 2 passport-style photos taken. Use the document checklist to make sure you collect all the required documents.
Demonstrate continuous residence in the U.S. for at least 5 years before submitting your application. Demonstrate that you have been physically present in the U.S. for at least 30 months out of the last 5 years before submitting your application. Show that you have lived at least 3 months in your state prior to ...
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.
To be eligible for naturalization, you must: Be at least 18 years of age. Have had a green card for at least 5 years — or 3 years if you are married to and living with a U.S. citizen Demonstrate continuous residence in the U.S. for at least 5 years before submitting your application.
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.
