I always hear 2years but one of my friends said it could be as short ars 6months. Does anyone know or have a weblink i could go to?
2006-08-20 10:39:07 · 10 answers · asked by tink 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Complete this http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/exec/natz/worksheeta.asp?JS=Y&Brow=IE&Ver=6.0&Cookies=Y&Plat=U&iStage=1&DebugLevel=2b
and you will get an answer.
2006-08-20 15:35:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you married a U.S. citizen, and you are an immigrant from another country, the INS will keep you under the microscope for at least a couple of years. During that time, if there is a divorce, then your chances of staying in this country are not too good, unless you can convince a federal judge that the divorce was beyond a doubt necessary.
2006-08-20 17:48:03 · answer #2 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Home International Center Students Faculty, Staff and Visitors IU Departments About OIS
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MARRIAGE TO A U.S. CITIZEN
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If you marry a U.S. Citizen you are eligible to apply immediately for Permanent Residency (green card), unless you have had a J-1 visa with a two-year home residency requirement which has not been fulfilled or waived. For more information on the process involved, view our Process Overview for Marriage Based Permanent Residence Application. There are several issues related to travel and timing of an application which need to be considered carefully.
2006-08-20 18:46:55 · answer #3 · answered by ibelieve 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 years before you become a citizen. I got married 1.5 years ago and got my residency about a year ago. You have to be a resident for 3 years before you can become a citizen. Your friend might be talkign about residency not citizenship.
2006-08-20 17:47:03 · answer #4 · answered by davecz4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You never 'BECOME' a citizen. Being married for 2 years is to prevent fraud. And allows you to stay in the U.S. but you have to naturalize to become a citizen.
2006-08-20 17:48:01 · answer #5 · answered by Valeria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone a couple weeks ago posted that citizenship through marriage has been put on hold. I hope someone can check this out who can.
2006-08-20 18:14:40 · answer #6 · answered by yars232c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are married to a U.S. citizen it is three years from the time you got your green card. Otherwise it is five.
www.uscis.gov
2006-08-20 17:46:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you try to ask the people who really know. INS. You can get all sort of answers from regular people and they all might be wrong.
2006-08-20 17:52:05 · answer #8 · answered by shortty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get your green card, THEN your citizenship.
2006-08-20 17:44:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It also depends on what State you are in.
2006-08-20 17:44:52 · answer #10 · answered by EventNewYork 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋