Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Permanent Resident Marries Citizen

Hello,

I am a US born citizen and my wife is a lawful permanent resident with a ''green card.'' We were married on May 15, 2004, in Calif. On August 13, 2004, my wife had her green card for 5 years. How should we go about getting her citizenship? Would she apply as a married person or since she has been here 5+ years. Thanks so much!


Asked on 8/16/04, 8:14 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Myron Morales Lee Lane Smith LLP

Re: Permanent Resident Marries Citizen

It really doesn't matter how she applies, because she is now eligible for citizenship. However, marriage to a U.S. citizen would be a favorable factor in her petition.

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Answered on 8/17/04, 8:47 am
Jacob Sapochnick

Re: Permanent Resident Marries Citizen

Hi,

As a spouse of a US Citizen she could apply after 2 years and 9 months after getting her green card. Now that she has waited for 5 years, she could apply based on the marriage to a US Citizen to achieve faster processing.

It is important to make sure that she meets all the residency, moral character and other related citizenship requirements. Otherwise the case might be delayed. Make sure to discuss the case with a qualified attorney.

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Jacob Sapochnick

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Answered on 8/17/04, 1:09 pm


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