When can I file for N-400???

[whatislove 0]

Hello vjers,

I am slightly confused here the timeline when i can apply for my citizenship. We've been oficially married for 4 years, and I received my PR card August of last year (2008). So My question is whether my eligibility for applying my citizenship test is 3 years ever since I've got married, or 3 years after the PR card issued date??? FYI, I skip the CR-1 process and actually never got one because I went back to my country after we married and came here with K3 visa. Please I know so many of you are visa experts and can be able help me to answer this question.

Thank you in advance!

[Anh map 2,098]

Here is the USCIS Guide -->> http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/B3eng.pdf

From that document:

When can I apply for naturalization?

You may be able to apply for naturalization if you are at least 18

years of age and have been a permanent resident of the United

States:

• For at least 5 years; or

• For at least 3 years during which time you have been, and

continue to be, married to and living in a marriage relationship

with your U.S. citizen spouse

[whatislove 0]

Here is the USCIS Guide -->> http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/B3eng.pdf

From that document:

When can I apply for naturalization?

You may be able to apply for naturalization if you are at least 18

years of age and have been a permanent resident of the United

States:

• For at least 5 years; or

• For at least 3 years during which time you have been, and

continue to be, married to and living in a marriage relationship

with your U.S. citizen spouse

Thanks for the fast and clear reply! pic of your couple looks lovely. GOd bless both of you!!!

[moonhunt 1]

Hello vjers,

I am slightly confused here the timeline when i can apply for my citizenship. We've been oficially married for 4 years, and I received my PR card August of last year (2008). So My question is whether my eligibility for applying my citizenship test is 3 years ever since I've got married, or 3 years after the PR card issued date??? FYI, I skip the CR-1 process and actually never got one because I went back to my country after we married and came here with K3 visa. Please I know so many of you are visa experts and can be able help me to answer this question.

Thank you in advance!

For short answer, you should have been 3 years since you have been Lawful Permanent Resident AND married to same US Citizen for last 3 years.

For complete answer, you may check M-476.

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

[whatislove 0]

Hello vjers,

I am slightly confused here the timeline when i can apply for my citizenship. We've been oficially married for 4 years, and I received my PR card August of last year (2008). So My question is whether my eligibility for applying my citizenship test is 3 years ever since I've got married, or 3 years after the PR card issued date??? FYI, I skip the CR-1 process and actually never got one because I went back to my country after we married and came here with K3 visa. Please I know so many of you are visa experts and can be able help me to answer this question.

Thank you in advance!

For short answer, you should have been 3 years since you have been Lawful Permanent Resident AND married to same US Citizen for last 3 years.

For complete answer, you may check M-476.

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

Thanks for helping!