Question about I-751

[amberlm 2]

I don't know if this is silly or not but I might as well try! I've already posted questions about filing for my ROC, and how my card expires Feb. 14th, 2013. I've been married for 3 years as of October 26th, 2012. Am I able to just file for citizenship, or do I still have to do the ROC? (because I wasn't married for two years when we started) Just wondering, and if so that would save a lot of time! Thank you for your help!

(Also adding in, I have never worked since arriving in the USA. My husband has supported me completely as I'm just a housewife, and I'm not entirely sure what this 40 work credit thing is that I've read on the boards is!)

Edited November 12, 2012 by amberlm

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

I don't know if this is silly or not but I might as well try! I've already posted questions about filing for my ROC, and how my card expires Feb. 14th, 2013. I've been married for 3 years as of October 26th, 2012. Am I able to just file for citizenship, or do I still have to do the ROC? (because I wasn't married for two years when we started) Just wondering, and if so that would save a lot of time! Thank you for your help!

(Also adding in, I have never worked since arriving in the USA. My husband has supported me completely as I'm just a housewife, and I'm not entirely sure what this 40 work credit thing is that I've read on the boards is!)

You still have to file for ROC. You become eligible for citizenship based on marriage to a USC after 3 years of residency, not of marriage. Based on your card expiry date, you became a resident on February 14, 2011. Thus, you won't be eligible to apply for citizenship until (90 days before) February 14, 2014. Your window to file for ROC opens this Wednesday, November 14th.

The work credit thing relates to the I-864 affidavit of support that your husband (and joint sponsor(s), if applicable) filed during the CR-1 visa process. The obligations of sponsors under that affidavit cease when the beneficiary (i.e., you) become a US citizen or have received credit for 40 quarters of work from the Social Security Administration.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

I don't know if this is silly or not but I might as well try! I've already posted questions about filing for my ROC, and how my card expires Feb. 14th, 2013. I've been married for 3 years as of October 26th, 2012. Am I able to just file for citizenship, or do I still have to do the ROC? (because I wasn't married for two years when we started) Just wondering, and if so that would save a lot of time! Thank you for your help!

(Also adding in, I have never worked since arriving in the USA. My husband has supported me completely as I'm just a housewife, and I'm not entirely sure what this 40 work credit thing is that I've read on the boards is!)

If your card has a 2 year expiry date from issuance then yes you need to file for ROC.

You need to have been married at least 3 years yes, BUT the main requirement is that you've been an LPR for 3 years (minus 90 days) before you can apply for N-400.

[amberlm 2]

Thank you both! I appreciate it! I knew it was a silly question, but I might as well have removed any doubt what so ever either way. I'll continue with my filing then! Thank you!