Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

naturalization (citizenship) eligibility

Hello There,

I am a legal permanent resident. I know UCSIS states that to apply for citizenship, one should have resided continuously as a lawful permanent resident in US for at least 5 years prior to filing.

Now, I received my green card in 2004. However, I applied in June 2001. So will my 5 years be considered complete from the starting date of my green card application (june 2001) or from june 2004 (when I received my green card).

If from 2001, then I should be eligible to apply for naturalization in june 2006, right?


Asked on 5/05/06, 6:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jennifer Brill

Re: naturalization (citizenship) eligibility

If you received your permanent residency through an employer or other means (not through marrying a USC), you MAY be eligible to apply for naturalization 4 yrs and 9 months AFTER you received the Permanent residency (not after the application for PR). If you received the permanent residency through marriage to a US Citizen and you are still married to that US Citizen, you may be eligible to apply 2 yr. and 9 months after you recevied your permenant residency.

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Answered on 5/05/06, 7:25 pm


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