2006-09-23 11:17:44 · 9 answers · asked by carriat 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
It's not automatic after a certain number of years. There are a lot of hoops to jump through, and the amount of time it takes depends in part on how quickly you can get the required information.
2006-09-23 11:22:36 · answer #1 · answered by Catspaw 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hello:
If you obtained your green card through marriage to a USA citizen, then it takes 3 years. After 3 years and if you are still married, you will be able to file for US citizenship.
If your green card was not obtained through a marriage to a US citizen, then it is 5 years.
Many people are able to keep their original citizenship of their country allows dual citizenship.
2006-09-23 18:21:59 · answer #2 · answered by Immigration Lawyer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most Permanent Residents have to wait 5 years after becoming PRs to qualify for US Citizenship. However, the law gives a break to spouses of US Citizens: If you have been married for at least 3 years, and your spouse has been a US Citizen for at least 3 years, you are eligible for citizenship 3 years after you become a Permanent Resident. Actually, you are allowed to apply for naturalization 3 months before the end of your 3 year residence.
2006-09-23 18:25:42 · answer #3 · answered by zipflmaniac 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe that it is 5 years
If you are married to a US Citizen, 3 years.
2006-09-23 18:25:28 · answer #4 · answered by -------- 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well my father in law has been jumping threw hoops to get his wife her cititzenship for 7 year's now! she's here in the usa from china but since 9/11 it's taking extra long to issue us citizenship. : / gl and hang in their!!
2006-09-23 18:20:37 · answer #5 · answered by anyways_fukitol 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
5 years and if married to an USC then 3 Years .
2006-09-24 08:15:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
FIVE(5) YEARS!!!!!!
2006-09-23 18:49:14 · answer #7 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends where you are from and if you want to give up your own citizenship.
2006-09-23 18:18:50 · answer #8 · answered by CHEVICK_1776 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you can get in faster if you join the military, unfortunatly you are probubly too old or too chicken sh1t to join up.
2006-09-23 18:26:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋