Am i already a citizen if...i been here (FL) since i was 6 years old i am now 26, i have a permenant resident card, i've been married to a citizen for 3 1/2 years that join the armed forces and had a child from him. and Do i need to fill out the paper work still? how much does it cost and how long does it take?
2007-03-12 02:42:00 · 13 answers · asked by ? 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
You are a legal immigrant because you have a permanent resident card. You have to go through the Naturalization process, which normally takes 5 years, but since you've being married to a US citizen for 3 1/2 years, the proces will be expedited. It's sounds like you've meet all the requirements. The fee is between $330-$400, depending upon what is required. There are some exceptions to that fee, usually involving miltary applicants. Good Luck!!!
2007-03-12 03:11:55 · answer #1 · answered by Elias Aloysius Day 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Until you have your naturalization papers, you are not a citizen, just a legal alien.
Some people live in the US for all their lives as legal aliens and never get the naturalization.
There is paperwork to do and there is a somewhat convoluted process involved. It would be best to apply sooner rather than later because I believe there is a time after the application in addition to a time since the issuance of the permanent residence and/or the marriage.
The local post office may have the correct forms, or you may have to send off to the INS.
2007-03-12 10:16:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are a legal immigrant but if you wish to be a citizen then you have to go thru the process. You start with INS ask for a citizenship application.
2007-03-12 10:00:03 · answer #3 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, you're still a resident alien. You'll probably still have to "fill out the paperwork" even after the amnesty plan goes through because it sounds like you're here legally.
Is our immigration policy screwed up or what?
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2007-03-12 13:16:28 · answer #5 · answered by Ajayi Adeniyi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! You have to apply like everyone else. Marriage to a citizen doesn't give you auto citizenship either.
Fill out the paperwork!
2007-03-12 12:15:00 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u are a legal immigrant u should go to the social security administration and speak to them about becoming a citizen
2007-03-12 09:51:06 · answer #7 · answered by Crystal B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you were born here or unless you have been through the naturalization process and have your naturalization papers, you are not a citizen.
2007-03-12 13:21:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just pay your taxes and obey the law of the land..
yes, it cost you to be a real American citizen..if you have doubts to your legal status..see an immigration lawyer..the best things in life are not free...and they never were.
2007-03-12 09:45:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you are a legal citizen because u are married to one
2007-03-12 10:32:42 · answer #10 · answered by Wonder Boi N 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋