Help - Citizenship process

[Magui 0]

HI,

My name is Maria and I came to the US with the K1 visa.

I’ve got my 2 years green card on May 2007.

I did all the process and now I have the green card for 10 year since May 2010 when I removed the conditions.

My Husband and I we are going through a difficult time. Now, he wants to separate me and ends the relationship.

Beside my sadness for this moment, I was wonder if someone can help me with the citizenship process

Will I still able to apply for the citizenship based on marriage?

Will I able to apply for the citizenship not based on marriage?

Does anybody know if he can do something to revoke my permanent resident?

Thanks so much for your help.

[Hatem&Zeinab 30]

He can never revoke you permanent residence status.

No, You can't apply for citizenship based on marriage once you are separated or divorced.

Yes, you can still apply for citizenship not based on marriage. You just need to wait 5 years instead of 3 before you are eligible. If you stay married you can apply after 3 years.

[Inky 1,110]

You can apply after 5 years if you divorce.

If you don't divorce you can apply after 3 years.

They cant revoke your PR status.

[Nimaan 27]

No one can revoke your status.

If you get divorced, You will be eligible to apply for citizenship May 2012 which is 5 years from May 2007. You will be able to send in the application 90 days before the 5th anniversary of the greencard which will be around Feb 2012.

[Magui 0]

Thanks,

I have another question: we are not divorce; we are going to move apart, “take a break”.

If I stay married when do I start to count the 3 years? From the date of marriage, the date I’ve got the two years green card or the date I’ve got the 10 years green card?

Do I still can apply based on the last three year if we are living apart for a few weeks?

Thanks

[JA Tam 7]

It would be 3 years from when you received the 2 year GC; if you look on your 10yr GC, it will tell you the date you have been a resident since (which is similar to the date that would have been on your 2yr GC). Calculate the time from that date.

Even though technically you would still be married, even if you separate, I would wait until the 5 year time period. Don't push it. If you and your husband are able to work it out, then you can apply based on the marriage rule.

All the best to you.