Notice of approval, VSC

[sgillgutti 0]

Hello everyone,

I got an email on Jan 9th, 08 from CRIS informing me I was approved and that they will mail my greencard.

Here's my timeline.

I filed on May 2nd, 2007

VSC recieved it on May 3rd.Check cashed on 24th May, 2007(Day22)

NOA came late. Don't remember when.

Biometrics was 11-26-07

Approval, Jan 9th.

Total time- 8 months and 9 days.

Now my question is when can I apply for naturalization. I have been a conditional PR since july of 2005, but have been married to my US citizen husband for 5 years out of which I have lived here in US for 4 years and 8 months. I came here on a K3 visa and started the PR process a little late.

Thanks for your input in advance.

[ianletz 0]

As long as you're still married and live together with your spouse, you can apply for naturalization 90 days prior to your 3rd anniversary of the date on your Permanent Resident Card saying "Resident since:...". In your case that would be 90 days prior to your PR date of July 2008.

But there are some other restricitions that apply regarding with the time you've been outside the US since you've become a Resident. You can read the "Guide for Naturalization" on the USCIS website: www.uscis.gov. It's all well explained therein, with detail.

Congrats for your I-751 approval!!

[sgillgutti 0]

Thanks.

I guess I have some time to get my papers organized for the n-400.

[myfellah 0]

I just wanted to add our congratulations on your green card! Good luck with the rest of your journey.

Doreen