Naturalization Clarifications. THANKS!

[tOOT3r 0]

Hi I just want to ask the following for NATURALIZATION:

1. Does the 5-6 month process still apply or is it quicker lately?

2. I am a GC holder, petitition my wife and daughter f2a....Just want to clarify the term, MARRIED TO A CITIZEN to be able to apply in 3 yrs. What if when we got married I was a green card holder then NATURALIZED? Will the 3 yr rule automatically take effect for her? What if my wife was already here and only then I naturalized does the time she was here still count to the 3 yr or only the ones after I naturalized?

[RICARDO4EVA2 194]

Hi I just want to ask the following for NATURALIZATION:

1. Does the 5-6 month process still apply or is it quicker lately?

2. I am a GC holder, petitition my wife and daughter f2a....Just want to clarify the term, MARRIED TO A CITIZEN to be able to apply in 3 yrs. What if when we got married I was a green card holder then NATURALIZED? Will the 3 yr rule automatically take effect for her? What if my wife was already here and only then I naturalized does the time she was here still count to the 3 yr or only the ones after I naturalized?

yes it has been quicker than the 5-6 months average maybe 4-5 months.

She would be eligible as if you had your citizenship prior. She would be required to meet the 3 year rule (marriage/green card). the only time that counts towards the "residency" is when she becomes a resident - it is the US and laws are stricter. someone will let me know if i'm wrong.

[tOOT3r 0]

yes it has been quicker than the 5-6 months average maybe 4-5 months.

She would be eligible as if you had your citizenship prior. She would be required to meet the 3 year rule (marriage/green card). the only time that counts towards the "residency" is when she becomes a resident - it is the US and laws are stricter. someone will let me know if i'm wrong.

1. hopefully its quicker so that people with f2a petition gets upgraded and shorten the line... but i am already not hoping to get my family via f2a good thing i filed separately my daughter and wife.

2. i see, so for example if an f2a wife gets approval and gets her GC, and husband only naturalized for example 2.5 yrs AFTER wife gets GC then wife would only need .5 yrs to be eligible for naturalization even if husband is just newly naturalized? thats good to know thanks

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Look at the timeline threads (ie: December Filers...) - depending on which Lockbox you're going through and then of course your local office - this should help you determine approximately how long it will be.

[len3rd26 0]

Sorry but I can only answer #1 based on recent experience.

I submitted my application for citizenship on 9/1/2010.

My interview, approval and oath taking was on 01/18/2011 (all in the same day).

So yeah, it was pretty quick.

Hi I just want to ask the following for NATURALIZATION:

1. Does the 5-6 month process still apply or is it quicker lately?

2. I am a GC holder, petitition my wife and daughter f2a....Just want to clarify the term, MARRIED TO A CITIZEN to be able to apply in 3 yrs. What if when we got married I was a green card holder then NATURALIZED? Will the 3 yr rule automatically take effect for her? What if my wife was already here and only then I naturalized does the time she was here still count to the 3 yr or only the ones after I naturalized?

[Szilvia74 3]

Depends if you expect any issues or not. I sent my application in September, had my interview early January, and I am still waiting...

[Patrick808 0]

To be eligible to file using your marriage to a USC

The N-400 instructions state:

[You must be]

A lawful permanent resident for at least three years and at least 18 years old;

AND

You have been married to and living with the same U.S. citizen for the last three years;

AND

Your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for the last three years.

Hi I just want to ask the following for NATURALIZATION:

1. Does the 5-6 month process still apply or is it quicker lately?

2. I am a GC holder, petitition my wife and daughter f2a....Just want to clarify the term, MARRIED TO A CITIZEN to be able to apply in 3 yrs. What if when we got married I was a green card holder then NATURALIZED? Will the 3 yr rule automatically take effect for her? What if my wife was already here and only then I naturalized does the time she was here still count to the 3 yr or only the ones after I naturalized?