I have been a permanent resident in California for 29 years. I married an American citizen and I have five children from that marriage. I am now divorced.
2006-11-19 16:03:10 · 11 answers · asked by rikdi2 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
File a petition in the US for naturalization as US citizen. Prove it by documents showing that you married an American citizen, had been living in the US for the past 29 years and had children who are US citizens.
2006-11-19 16:07:32 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The truly easiest way to receive citizenship is through marriage. If you are already in a relationship again that could lead to marriage, this would be the decision that would most likely be the easiest. However, if you are not looking to become married again, the next best idea is to apply for naturalization.
Because you have been a legal, permanent resident in the United States for the past 29 years, and you obviously speak English perfectly, you may apply for naturalization.
This will include many hours of filling out paperwork, testing and waiting for approvals and scores, but your efforts will pay off in the end.
For more detailed information, here is a link to the US Naturalization website, where you can find each individual step and practice test questions to help you study your American Goverment and History.
This is the pdf of a guide to naturalization for the US:
http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/M-476_English.pdf
This is the website link:
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=ce2b2cd1f7e9e010VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=96719c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
I hope this information helps, and good luck! I know it's hard, my boyfriends parents just finished going through this, and it was even harder for them because of the English proficiency exams. All of your hard work will absolutely pay off.
2006-11-19 16:16:07 · answer #2 · answered by Marisa 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why did you wait so long to become a citizen? If your children were born here they are legal citizens. If you were married to an American citizen you probably could get citizenship easier than someone who isn't or never was married to an American citizen. You will need to talk to someone in immigration law.
2006-11-19 16:15:55 · answer #3 · answered by Lelani 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should go to an immigration laywer and file the proper paperwork. After 7 years as a permanent resident you are eligible to apply for citizenship, provided you are not a felon. Good Luck.
2006-11-19 16:14:18 · answer #4 · answered by Chappaquiddick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd stay a United Kingdom citizen if i were you... lol. America is having problems at the moment if you havent noticed. But if you really want to then i have no clue.... sorry
2006-11-19 16:08:34 · answer #5 · answered by Rwaryourdinos 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contact the American Embassy. Or your English Consulat to advise you on the procedure.
Go to this web site:
http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/?NS_cid=20
2006-11-19 16:08:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you are a citizen. I always thought, if you marry an American, then you too become a citizen.
2006-11-19 16:07:43 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm not a US Citizen but I've always believed in going to the source for information.
Please check out the attached link for some very helpful information:
2006-11-19 16:10:03 · answer #8 · answered by redcoat7121 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
GO TO THIS WEBSITE...WWW.US.GOV YOU CAN DOWNLOAD ALL THE FILES AND PAPERS YOPU NEED TO APPLY FOR CITIZENSHIP...YOU SHOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM..EVEN IF YOUR DIVORCED...YOU STILL GOT YOUR PERMANENT RESIDENCE..YOU CAN APPLY FOR CITIZENSHIP AFTER FIVE YEARS OF BIENG SUCH...MY BEST WISHES AND GOOD LUCK...ALSO YOU MAY WANT TO ASK ABOUT DUAL NATIONALITY..
2006-11-19 16:16:15 · answer #9 · answered by free-spirit 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go back to your wife---------if she was good for 29 years she should be for the rest of your years
2006-11-19 16:10:18 · answer #10 · answered by grassmanfive 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋