Legal Question in Immigration Law in California
Can one get or apply for US citizenship before 5yrs expires from recieving a green card. I got a green card in 2008 June.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Hi,
If you obtained your green card based on marriage to a U.S. citizen, and you are still married, then you can apply for naturalization (U.S. citizenship) 2 years and 9 months from the "resident since" dated noted on your green card. We have additional information here: http://h1b1.com/citizenship.htm
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The time period required for naturalization is 3 years (can apply 3 months prior) if you obtained your green card as a self-petitioner under VAWA, or married to the same US citizen for 3 years.
Of course, an applicant must meet all other Naturalization requirements.
www.law-visa-USA.com
You can file your application for naturalization in 4 years and 9 months since you received your green card. However, if you have obtained your permanent resident status based on your marriage to a US Citizen, you can apply for the US Citizenship in three years since obtaining a green card, provided that you are still married.