When to apply

[Ann 26 1]

Hello,

I have a question about my US citizenship. My journey to become a US citizen is still not over.

Immigrated to US in 2009 (Conditional residency)

Applied to remove conditions in December 2010 (jointly)

My husband passes away in April 4 and I get approval on 10 year card in April 11 (the day of his burial )

Someone was telling me that I can apply for citizenship right after 3 years of residency. However, I thought I needed to be married for 3 years and residing in US to be eligible.

To my understanding now I need to wait till 5 years elapse to apply...

Please, help

Thanks in advance

[Manika 0]

Hello,

I have a question about my US citizenship. My journey to become a US citizen is still not over.

Immigrated to US in 2009 (Conditional residency)

Applied to remove conditions in December 2010 (jointly)

My husband passes away in April 4 and I get approval on 10 year card in April 11 (the day of his burial )

Someone was telling me that I can apply for citizenship right after 3 years of residency. However, I thought I needed to be married for 3 years and residing in US to be eligible.

To my understanding now I need to wait till 5 years elapse to apply...

Please, help

Thanks in advance

Hi Ann,

We're in the same boat,my husband just passed away a month ago. I came in the US last April 2008 and I got my Conditonal Green Card in May of 2009. I was supposed to take the citizenship this coming July 2012 but the attorney that i saw told me that I cant qualify to do that this year. The reason was I have to be married at the time I am taking the citizenship. So in this case I have to wait for the 5year period before I can take my citizenship whic is on November 2013...I hope this helps and that others will help.

[Manika 0]

Hi Ann,

We're in the same boat,my husband just passed away a month ago. I came in the US last April 2008 and I got my Conditonal Green Card in May of 2009. I was supposed to take the citizenship this coming July 2012 but the attorney that i saw told me that I cant qualify to do that this year. The reason was I have to be married NOT WIDOW at the time I am taking the citizenship. So in this case I have to wait for the 5year period before I can take my citizenship whic is on November 2013...I hope this helps and that others will help.