Naturalization based on 5 years OR 3 years plus marriage?
Feb 23rd 2006, 8:20 am
#1
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Naturalization based on 5 years OR 3 years plus marriage?
I am about to apply for citizenship in the USA. I have been a Lawful
Permanent Resident for over 15 years. I have also been married to a US
Citizen for over 5.
So when filling out the application, I am given to choices as to
eligibility:
1. I have been a Lawful Permanent Resident of the US for at least 5
years.
2. I have been a Lawful Permanent Resident of the US for at least 3
years AND have been married to a US citizen for the last 3 years.
My question is, is one choice faster than the other? Will I obtain
citizenship status faster one way or the other?
Anyone know?
jg
Permanent Resident for over 15 years. I have also been married to a US
Citizen for over 5.
So when filling out the application, I am given to choices as to
eligibility:
1. I have been a Lawful Permanent Resident of the US for at least 5
years.
2. I have been a Lawful Permanent Resident of the US for at least 3
years AND have been married to a US citizen for the last 3 years.
My question is, is one choice faster than the other? Will I obtain
citizenship status faster one way or the other?
Anyone know?
jg
Feb 23rd 2006, 9:47 am
#2
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Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 46,392
Re: Naturalization based on 5 years OR 3 years plus marriage?
Chose No. 1 since you have been a PR for 15 years. You were eligible for naturalization 10 years ago.
Originally Posted by Jg
I am about to apply for citizenship in the USA. I have been a Lawful
Permanent Resident for over 15 years. I have also been married to a US
Citizen for over 5.
So when filling out the application, I am given to choices as to
eligibility:
1. I have been a Lawful Permanent Resident of the US for at least 5
years.
2. I have been a Lawful Permanent Resident of the US for at least 3
years AND have been married to a US citizen for the last 3 years.
My question is, is one choice faster than the other? Will I obtain
citizenship status faster one way or the other?
Anyone know?
jg
Permanent Resident for over 15 years. I have also been married to a US
Citizen for over 5.
So when filling out the application, I am given to choices as to
eligibility:
1. I have been a Lawful Permanent Resident of the US for at least 5
years.
2. I have been a Lawful Permanent Resident of the US for at least 3
years AND have been married to a US citizen for the last 3 years.
My question is, is one choice faster than the other? Will I obtain
citizenship status faster one way or the other?
Anyone know?
jg
Feb 23rd 2006, 9:48 am
#3
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Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 46,392
Re: Naturalization based on 5 years OR 3 years plus marriage?
Originally Posted by Jg
My question is, is one choice faster than the other? Will I obtain
citizenship status faster one way or the other?
Anyone know?
jg
citizenship status faster one way or the other?
Anyone know?
jg
Both will take the same amount of time.
You waited 10 years pass the time you were eligible for why the rush now?
Feb 23rd 2006, 2:23 pm
#4
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Re: Naturalization based on 5 years OR 3 years plus marriage?
I was in the same boat as you are. What you base it on is your choice. Neither one is faster than the other.
If you apply based on being married to USC they can ask for things like joint ownership documents (bank, utility bills, mortgage, car...) to make sure you both are living a joint married life. So, I would think applying based on being married to USC will be a bit slower.
If you apply based on being married to USC they can ask for things like joint ownership documents (bank, utility bills, mortgage, car...) to make sure you both are living a joint married life. So, I would think applying based on being married to USC will be a bit slower.
Originally Posted by Jg
I am about to apply for citizenship in the USA. I have been a Lawful
Permanent Resident for over 15 years. I have also been married to a US
Citizen for over 5.
So when filling out the application, I am given to choices as to
eligibility:
1. I have been a Lawful Permanent Resident of the US for at least 5
years.
2. I have been a Lawful Permanent Resident of the US for at least 3
years AND have been married to a US citizen for the last 3 years.
My question is, is one choice faster than the other? Will I obtain
citizenship status faster one way or the other?
Anyone know?
jg
Permanent Resident for over 15 years. I have also been married to a US
Citizen for over 5.
So when filling out the application, I am given to choices as to
eligibility:
1. I have been a Lawful Permanent Resident of the US for at least 5
years.
2. I have been a Lawful Permanent Resident of the US for at least 3
years AND have been married to a US citizen for the last 3 years.
My question is, is one choice faster than the other? Will I obtain
citizenship status faster one way or the other?
Anyone know?
jg
Feb 23rd 2006, 2:31 pm
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Re: Naturalization based on 5 years OR 3 years plus marriage?
Option 1 is less complicated.
Feb 23rd 2006, 4:37 pm
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Re: Naturalization based on 5 years OR 3 years plus marriage?
I'm tired of having my job opportunities slashed in half. I do a lot
of contract work and I often find myself in need of security clearance.
of contract work and I often find myself in need of security clearance.
Feb 23rd 2006, 7:41 pm
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Re: Naturalization based on 5 years OR 3 years plus marriage?
Originally Posted by Jg
I'm tired of having my job opportunities slashed in half. I do a lot of contract work and I often find myself in need of security clearance.
Ian
Feb 24th 2006, 2:30 pm
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Re: Naturalization based on 5 years OR 3 years plus marriage?
jamie01 wrote:
> > I am about to apply for citizenship in the USA. I have been a Lawful
> > Permanent Resident for over 15 years. I have also been married to a
> > US
> > Citizen for over 5.
> >
> > So when filling out the application, I am given to choices as to
> > eligibility:
> >
> > 1. I have been a Lawful Permanent Resident of the US for at least 5
> > years.
> > 2. I have been a Lawful Permanent Resident of the US for at least 3
> > years AND have been married to a US citizen for the last 3 years.
> >
> > My question is, is one choice faster than the other? Will I obtain
> > citizenship status faster one way or the other?
> >
> > Anyone know?
> >
> > jg
> I was in the same boat as you are. What you base it on is your choice.
> Neither one is faster than the other.
> If you apply based on being married to USC they can ask for things like
> joint ownership documents (bank, utility bills, mortgage, car...) to
> make sure you both are living a joint married life. So, I would think
> applying based on being married to USC will be a bit slower.
What happens when there is a divorce process initiated but not final
yet at the time of citizenship application?
>
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
> > I am about to apply for citizenship in the USA. I have been a Lawful
> > Permanent Resident for over 15 years. I have also been married to a
> > US
> > Citizen for over 5.
> >
> > So when filling out the application, I am given to choices as to
> > eligibility:
> >
> > 1. I have been a Lawful Permanent Resident of the US for at least 5
> > years.
> > 2. I have been a Lawful Permanent Resident of the US for at least 3
> > years AND have been married to a US citizen for the last 3 years.
> >
> > My question is, is one choice faster than the other? Will I obtain
> > citizenship status faster one way or the other?
> >
> > Anyone know?
> >
> > jg
> I was in the same boat as you are. What you base it on is your choice.
> Neither one is faster than the other.
> If you apply based on being married to USC they can ask for things like
> joint ownership documents (bank, utility bills, mortgage, car...) to
> make sure you both are living a joint married life. So, I would think
> applying based on being married to USC will be a bit slower.
What happens when there is a divorce process initiated but not final
yet at the time of citizenship application?
>
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Feb 24th 2006, 4:11 pm
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Re: Naturalization based on 5 years OR 3 years plus marriage?
If naturalization application is based on being married to USC then one should be married for at least the prior 3 years (or to be technical may be a bit less) before applying, AND through oath date.
They usually look at the validity of the marriage and I don't know how a divorce process that was initiated but not final will play out. That is for the attorneys.
Amanda writes ...
[What happens when there is a divorce process initiated but not final
yet at the time of citizenship application?
>
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com[/QUOTE]
They usually look at the validity of the marriage and I don't know how a divorce process that was initiated but not final will play out. That is for the attorneys.
Amanda writes ...
[What happens when there is a divorce process initiated but not final
yet at the time of citizenship application?
>
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com[/QUOTE]
