Legal Question in Immigration Law in Florida

how to obtain citizenship

my wife and I have been married for 4 years. We are currently going through a divorce. She has her permanent residency papers and would like to apply for U.S. Citizenship. Would our pending divorce affect her application.


Asked on 4/24/02, 9:37 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Fariba Faiz Law Offices of Fariba Faiz

Re: how to obtain citizenship

She is eligible to apply for citizenship on her own merits as a green card holder within 4 years and nine months of having obtained her green card. If she plans to apply for citizenship using the 3 year eligibility requirement (as the qualifying basis for citizenship) for spouses of US citizens, then the impending divorce would render her ineligible.

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Answered on 4/24/02, 12:30 pm


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