2007-05-19 05:49:10 · 14 answers · asked by cibmcwbr 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
No, it only enables them easier access to permanent residency. Citizenship always requires taking an exam and being confirmed in a US court.
2007-05-19 05:52:37 · answer #1 · answered by Joe Rockhead 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
These people on this board got not concept of what is a permanent resident. Permanent residents are people who are legally in this country who are able to work and live indefinately. Now if a permanent resident marry a US citizen they are eligible for citizenship after 3 years in which they have to go through the process of naturalization. They need fo file a N-400, have fingerprinting done, interview and test then be sworn in.
2007-05-19 06:03:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am married to a Philippine lady and it is very hard to even marry legally in the states.
You must now have a fiance' visa and papers to prove that you are both legally free to marry.
If you don't get permission first, no license can be issued.
Then, it takes an average of two years to become a citizen if all goes right, which it seldom does.
Good luck!
2007-05-26 00:34:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no. And if s/he entered without a visa s/he will also most likely be ineligible for permanent residency, which must be obtained prior to applying for citizenship.
If s/he entered with a visa (but is illegal because of an overstay), and s/he is otherwise eligible, then you can petition for your spouse and s/he can concurrently apply for permanent residency.
If approved for permanent residency, s/he can apply for citizenship in three years if you are still married (5 years if you are not).
2007-05-19 05:57:56 · answer #4 · answered by sb 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If a permanent resident (do you mean illegal) of the US marries a US citizen will they become a citizen? That's what I've heard. Check out the following website (link) - it provides you with a lot of information.
2007-05-19 05:52:49 · answer #5 · answered by ☆Bombastic☆ 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No. When we were married, my husband was a permanent resident and I am a citizen. He got his citizenship after we were married. He had to pay the fee, do the paperwork, go to the interview, etc. He also had to get fingerprints. He applied in January 2005 and by August, he had his citizenship ceremony.
We thought that was pretty quick and it wasn't difficult for him.
2007-05-19 05:53:30 · answer #6 · answered by Stimpy 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes. This is why so many permanent resident aliens and illegals marry a US citizen. Sometimes it is for love and sometimes it is for the convenience of the citizenship, but that is one of the fringe benefits of marrying someone in many other countries, not just the US...you get the benefit of citizenship.
2007-05-19 05:59:12 · answer #7 · answered by Suzanne 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
no and I know this from experience not second hand information.My mother is Danish and immigrated here 40 years ago.She finally received citizenship 15 years ago after taking a test an American couldn't pass.She was happy she could finally vote too.She couldn't before.Many things are really not understood on this forum but people think they know and give answers anyway.To be believable others on here need to check their facts better before making biased comments.I really hope the ones who make un-informed comments write their Congressman and show just why we need government looking over our shoulders to protect us from ourselves.
2007-05-19 06:31:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, my wife is an Argentine and has been fighting with the INS for the last 5 years. She's been married to me for 13 years and here in the USA for 28.
2007-05-19 05:54:22 · answer #9 · answered by The Forgotten 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No- they changed that law in the 60is! You still have to apply, like anyone else
2007-05-26 02:41:59 · answer #10 · answered by Regina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋