I-751 Checklist and Questions

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Feb 8th 2013, 2:22 pm

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Re: I-751 Checklist and Questions

No. When applying on the basis of marriage you must have been a PR for 3 years and still be married to the same US citizen for those 3 years.

You can apply 3 months (90 days?) sooner than 3 years if you meet all of the other requirements at the time you apply.

Read M476 - A Guide to Naturalization.

Regards, JEff

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Originally Posted by EJ3

After reading over the requirements for citizenship on uscis.gov I believe I may be eligible to apply. Do I have to have held a 10 year green card for a certain time period before I can apply?

Feb 8th 2013, 2:24 pm

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Re: I-751 Checklist and Questions

And, if you meet all of the other requirements at the time of application. Not everyone does.

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Originally Posted by ian-mstm

If, on the day you apply, you've been married for 3 years to a USC, you can apply 90 days prior to the 3rd anniversary of the "resident since" date on your GC.

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Feb 8th 2013, 2:29 pm

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Re: I-751 Checklist and Questions

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Originally Posted by EJ3

Thanks!

Exactly the response I was looking for, thank you Ian.

After posting, I used the search bar to look up N400 threads. Very useful information obtained from previous threads and many questions answered. A good place to read for other members who are reaching this point.

Also, all this information (and more!) is in the USCIS Guide to Naturalization, found at www.uscis.gov.

Rene

Feb 8th 2013, 6:53 pm

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Re: I-751 Checklist and Questions

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Originally Posted by richbogle84

I knew I was being overly optimistic [or cheeky] hoping I could skip the I-751 stage altogether!

In case you're not already aware, you can file the N-400 even if your I-751 has not yet been adjudicated... so you can file the N-400 when you're otherwise eligible to file. Indeed, filing the N-400 will force adjudication of the I-751.

Ian

Feb 11th 2013, 9:19 am

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Re: I-751 Checklist and Questions

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Originally Posted by ian-mstm

Thanks Ian,

I think when the time comes, this is the path we'll pursue. The sooner I get to american citizenship, the better really. That said, for now we'll focus on first getting my CR-1!

Appreciate the information,

Rich.

Apr 17th 2013, 1:36 pm

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Re: I-751 Checklist and Questions

I received an email notification yesterday that our 10 year Green Cards are being produced. It took about 7 and a half months from the date that I sent in my pack to remove conditions. All being well, we will send in the paperwork for citizenship this summer.