-Tom

My wife is applying for U.S. citizenship. I am a natural-born U.S.
citizen, and she has been a permanent resident for more than 5 years.
We've been married for 7+ years.

Onb of the first questions on the N-400 form asks to check one box:
either 1) permanent resident for more than 5 years or 2) permanent
resident for more than 3 years and married to a U.S. citizen.
Both are true about my wife. But I think I should check the first box,
as then I don't need to send in much of the back-up paperwork, or am I
missing something?

appreciate anybody's thoughts on this.

thanks,

Tom

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You would check off the first box since the second scenario only
applies to those who wish to apply for Citizenship before the 5 year
LPR requirement. I always tell people to have a qualified attorney
help them out because it might all seem like a document that has to be
filled out but in reality, there are many laws behind it all, and
everything and anything you do will affect your case.


***NOTE: This is not legal advice and should not be interpreted that
way. This is for informational purposes only. You should always
consult a lawyer who is knowledgeable in the area of US Immigration
Laws.***