I understand is usually 5 years, but in this case, his wife and children are US citizens.
Thank you.
2006-08-01 04:03:02 · 6 answers · asked by PELT 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
usually 3 yrs if you are married to a US citizen.
2006-08-01 04:13:08 · answer #1 · answered by Mz Bee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An immigrant can apply for citizenship after continuous residence in the US for 5 years (that means 5 consecutive years as a permanent resident) and after continuous residence for 3 years if married to an American citizen.
If you leave the country for periods longer than 6 months (or 1 year) at a time, it is possible that your continuous residence will be interrupted and you would have to wait at least 4 more years to apply for citizenship.
2006-08-01 04:32:06 · answer #2 · answered by Coppernika 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on how you obtain your green card? if you got it thru marriage, you can apply after you have it for 2 years and 9 month. if you already have a green card before you marry, it's 4 years and 9 month
2006-08-01 08:42:37 · answer #3 · answered by jean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contrary to what a prior answer says, you cannot apply for US citizenship outside the US. Where do people GET this stuff??
Here are all the rules about naturalization:
http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/services/natz/guide.htm
2006-08-01 04:32:44 · answer #4 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 years and 9 month, if you are here on your green card. ... 3 years , if you married a US citizen.
2006-08-01 04:19:50 · answer #5 · answered by farshicago 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can apply for citezenship before even coming to this country. go to an immigration office and apply.
2006-08-01 04:17:37 · answer #6 · answered by SWT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋