i was wondering if anyone knows how long someone from a different country has to live over in united states before they don't need to get a greencard?
2007-11-29 10:53:10 · 6 answers · asked by juanital_31 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
It's not about how many years you live in te U.S.A. It's about how many years you've held a legal status. If you've been living as a legal resident for 5 consecutive years then you can apply for citizenship and don't have to have a green card.
2007-11-29 10:58:08 · answer #1 · answered by tatys 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An alien living in the U.S. would need a green card for his entire life.
If the person naturalized, then they wouldn't need the green card anymore, but a person from a different country needs a green card to live in the U.S., and there is no point in time when that requirement goes away unless they become a U.S. citizen.
2007-11-30 12:42:29 · answer #2 · answered by Fred S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have been a Resident Alien for 5 years then you can apply for Citizenship
If you are a Resident Alien and are married to an American or Citizen then you have to wait for 3 year before you apply for Citizenship.
2007-11-29 19:04:06 · answer #3 · answered by Lisita 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Until they apply for and receive citizenship.
2007-11-29 18:57:12 · answer #4 · answered by booman17 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Passing time is never enough. You have to be given permission.
2007-11-29 22:41:36 · answer #5 · answered by DAR 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
between 101 and 107 years
2007-11-29 18:57:44 · answer #6 · answered by Habindwerl F 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋