Only 3 months?

[bora bora 1]

Hey everyone! I've been skimming over this discussion and it seems that many people have their interview about 2-3 months after they apply for citizenship. That's fast, isn't it?

My husband and I are strongly thinking about moving back to Brazil in a year and a half and I believe it'd be better for my husband to be a citizen before we move (in case we decide in the future to move back). We're in the process of removing conditions so does that mean that we have about a year from now before we can apply for citizenship? He received his first GC in January 2008.

The reason I ask this is because if we move it'll be probably the summer of 2011 since I'm a teacher and we'd need to get to Brazil before the (American school) school year begins. I'd like my husband to be a citizen before I move so that we can go together.

Edited December 5, 2009 by bora bora

[Lansbury 19]

He can apply 3 years from the date on his GC which says he has been a citizen since. If 90 days before the 3 years, he has been married to you for three years he can apply then. The 90 day early application only applies to the residency requirement not the marriage requirement.

In order to apply for and be granted citizenship based on marriage you have to be living together, so I would suggest you couldn't go to Brazil and leave him in the US in those circumstances.

[bora bora 1]

He can apply 3 years from the date on his GC which says he has been a citizen since. If 90 days before the 3 years, he has been married to you for three years he can apply then. The 90 day early application only applies to the residency requirement not the marriage requirement.

In order to apply for and be granted citizenship based on marriage you have to be living together, so I would suggest you couldn't go to Brazil and leave him in the US in those circumstances.

Yea, I don't know why I wrote that....I wouldn't leave him behind . We've been together all the way and citizenshp wouldn't be an exception.

We were married in 4/07 so the 90-day rule would apply to us, correct? That way we can apply for his citizenship in 10/10 - that's hopefully enough time for him to become a citizen before the summer of '11.

Thanks for the answer!

[bora bora 1]

He can apply 3 years from the date on his GC which says he has been a citizen since. If 90 days before the 3 years, he has been married to you for three years he can apply then. The 90 day early application only applies to the residency requirement not the marriage requirement.

In order to apply for and be granted citizenship based on marriage you have to be living together, so I would suggest you couldn't go to Brazil and leave him in the US in those circumstances.

Yea, I don't know why I wrote that....I wouldn't leave him behind . We've been together all the way and citizenshp wouldn't be an exception.

We were married in 4/07 so the 90-day rule would apply to us, correct? That way we can apply for his citizenship in 10/10 - that's hopefully enough time for him to become a citizen before the summer of '11.

Thanks for the answer!

I called a friend of mine who also lives in Orlando to ask her how long it took her husband to be granted citizenship from the time they sent off the forms. She told me that it was 6-7 months and that that was quicker than they expected.

I still think this would be the best idea before moving abroad.

[Lansbury 19]

Yes you can apply 90 days before the 3 years residency is completed. My citizenship application was 14 weeks start to finish. It does depend on the office I would suspect Florida offices might get more applications than others due to the large Hispanic community which might mean a slower time and a longer wait for an oath ceremony. But if you apply October 2010 he should be a citizen April/May 2011 at the very least, all things being normal.

[antda 13]

Hi Bora bora,

Well, as for citizenship timelines...there are many variables....it can be slow, it can be fast.....

The average now to complete the US Citizenship process is about 2-6 months.....which is a big range.....

And it can change from year to year too, as a few years ago, things were a lot slower in the process...

It all boils down to: a) Interiew dates...Can your local office schedule one quick enough and are you able to pass such that day.

b ) More importantly: Oath dates. You are not a US Citizen until you take the oath. Some people get their oaths as quick as the same day, while some people get their oaths days, months, weeks, months, later.....It all depends on the schedule of your local office....

For example, my citizenship process was 2 1/2 months exactly, from start to finish....which was quicker than usual due to other circumstances....Can't say that it can be as quick for others...again...depends on your local office there....

So if I were you, I would hold off any long-term moving and travel plans back to Brazil or anywhere else, until your husband gets US Citizenship. Allow room and plan ahead too (lol..and save up $675 while you are at it)...And when he is a US Citizen, he can have more flexibility in his travels (especially in not losing residency status at all in the USA while away, as if he is gone for more than 6 months that could affect things too if you both decided to come back to the USA afterwards)...As well, long-term travel affects on residency requirements as to whether or not your husband can apply for citizenship at all. Too long outside of the country, can "reset the clock and delay" in terms of when he can apply for such.....

He can apply for US Citizenship in 3 years minus 90 days (or anytime after that) from the "residence since" date on his green cards....

Hope this helps. Good luck on your travels and with your immigration journey too.

Ant

Hey everyone! I've been skimming over this discussion and it seems that many people have their interview about 2-3 months after they apply for citizenship. That's fast, isn't it?

My husband and I are strongly thinking about moving back to Brazil in a year and a half and I believe it'd be better for my husband to be a citizen before we move (in case we decide in the future to move back). We're in the process of removing conditions so does that mean that we have about a year from now before we can apply for citizenship? He received his first GC in January 2008.

The reason I ask this is because if we move it'll be probably the summer of 2011 since I'm a teacher and we'd need to get to Brazil before the (American school) school year begins. I'd like my husband to be a citizen before I move so that we can go together.

Edited December 6, 2009 by Ant+D+A

[bora bora 1]

Hi Bora bora,

Well, as for citizenship timelines...there are many variables....it can be slow, it can be fast.....

The average now to complete the US Citizenship process is about 2-6 months.....which is a big range.....

And it can change from year to year too, as a few years ago, things were a lot slower in the process...

It all boils down to: a) Interiew dates...Can your local office schedule one quick enough and are you able to pass such that day.

b ) More importantly: Oath dates. You are not a US Citizen until you take the oath. Some people get their oaths as quick as the same day, while some people get their oaths days, months, weeks, months, later.....It all depends on the schedule of your local office....

For example, my citizenship process was 2 1/2 months exactly, from start to finish....which was quicker than usual due to other circumstances....Can't say that it can be as quick for others...again...depends on your local office there....

So if I were you, I would hold off any long-term moving and travel plans back to Brazil or anywhere else, until your husband gets US Citizenship. Allow room and plan ahead too (lol..and save up $675 while you are at it)...And when he is a US Citizen, he can have more flexibility in his travels (especially in not losing residency status at all in the USA while away, as if he is gone for more than 6 months that could affect things too if you both decided to come back to the USA afterwards)...As well, long-term travel affects on residency requirements as to whether or not your husband can apply for citizenship at all. Too long outside of the country, can "reset the clock and delay" in terms of when he can apply for such.....

He can apply for US Citizenship in 3 years minus 90 days (or anytime after that) from the "residence since" date on his green cards....

Hope this helps. Good luck on your travels and with your immigration journey too.

Ant

Hey everyone! I've been skimming over this discussion and it seems that many people have their interview about 2-3 months after they apply for citizenship. That's fast, isn't it?

My husband and I are strongly thinking about moving back to Brazil in a year and a half and I believe it'd be better for my husband to be a citizen before we move (in case we decide in the future to move back). We're in the process of removing conditions so does that mean that we have about a year from now before we can apply for citizenship? He received his first GC in January 2008.

The reason I ask this is because if we move it'll be probably the summer of 2011 since I'm a teacher and we'd need to get to Brazil before the (American school) school year begins. I'd like my husband to be a citizen before I move so that we can go together.

Thanks everyone for your responses - you've been so helpful!

[Corinthians 7]

The reason I ask this is because if we move it'll be probably the summer of 2011 since I'm a teacher and we'd need to get to Brazil before the (American school) school year begins. I'd like my husband to be a citizen before I move so that we can go together.

So you teach in Brazil? What's it like? I've thought about doing that in SP.

[bora bora 1]

The reason I ask this is because if we move it'll be probably the summer of 2011 since I'm a teacher and we'd need to get to Brazil before the (American school) school year begins. I'd like my husband to be a citizen before I move so that we can go together.

So you teach in Brazil? What's it like? I've thought about doing that in SP.

Yes, I taught in Brazil; we live in the U.S. now. I began my teaching career in Brazil at a language school (Fisk). I'm now working on my MA in TESOL and would like to return, but with a much better job.