5 years rule or 3 years rule?

[meredith pa 0]

Hi,

regarding residency through fiance visa / marriage.

On my permanent greencard it says

I've been a resident since 03-04 - 05.

Does it mean I could apply for naturalization if I wanted to?

Should I choose the 5 year rule as oppose to the field 3 years married etc?

Would they still make you prove your marriage etc?

Or after 5 years they don't focus on the USC spouse anymore.

thanks

Edited June 12, 2010 by meredith pa

[v333k 59]

Hi,

regarding residency through fiance visa / marriage.

On my permanent greencard it says

I've been a resident since 03-04 - 05.

Does it mean I could apply for naturalization if I wanted to?

Should I choose the 5 year rule as oppose to the field 3 years married etc?

Would they still make you prove your marriage etc?

Or after 5 years they don't focus on the USC spouse anymore.

thanks

No - you qualify under the 5 year rule so that's what you need to check. Even if you check the 3 year box, the IO during your interview will change it to 5 years (which makes it easier for you and him/her to complete your interview).

Go with the 5 year option and make sure you submit what is required with that....

[meredith pa 0]

Hi there

So the 5 year rule really makes things easier...What is different about it?

I still need to do some reading to find out what documents must be sent

with the apllication, study for civic test etc..And probably Ill be back here with more questions.

But I get anxious all over again just thinking that I still have

this last process to go through

I will have to get over anxiety and fears that something could go wrong,

and apply for naturalization as everybody says that it is better....

M.

No - you qualify under the 5 year rule so that's what you need to check. Even if you check the 3 year box, the IO during your interview will change it to 5 years (which makes it easier for you and him/her to complete your interview).

Go with the 5 year option and make sure you submit what is required with that....

[milimelo 4,446]

Hi there

So the 5 year rule really makes things easier...What is different about it?

I still need to do some reading to find out what documents must be sent

with the apllication, study for civic test etc..And probably Ill be back here with more questions.

But I get anxious all over again just thinking that I still have

this last process to go through

I will have to get over anxiety and fears that something could go wrong,

and apply for naturalization as everybody says that it is better....

M.

Read the M-476 guide for naturalization = has all the info you need.

[v333k 59]

Read this guide... very very useful and helpful.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/M-476.pdf

You can also go to USCIS's website and get the 100 questions in PDF.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Out of all of the immigration processes we went through, Naturalization was by far and away the easiest and least stressful - so don't worry. Read over the Guide and you will know all you need to know. Basically, with a 5 year application, you don' t need to provide documents that you are still married to and living with your US spouse, so there is less paperwork involved.

[franklocks 0]

I agree with all the comments made. The most stressless stage of the immigration journey for most of us is the naturalization stage. I went through the process based on 3-yr marriage and it was really a wonderful journey. And based on what I read on this thread, it really does not matter which of the two your application is based on. In your case, 5-yrs would be ideal. Just read the guide and follow the thread here and you will be safe. I knew less about the immigration process until I joined VJ. I have learned a lot here. Every information you get here should be taken serious and if it applies to your case, then you should go with it and you will surely go through without struggles. Members here on VJ are really knowlegeable. Good luck and hi to Kathryn41. Her comments on this thread is really helpful.

Out of all of the immigration processes we went through, Naturalization was by far and away the easiest and least stressful - so don't worry. Read over the Guide and you will know all you need to know. Basically, with a 5 year application, you don' t need to provide documents that you are still married to and living with your US spouse, so there is less paperwork involved.