US citizenship requirements and Visa question

[jiggy&jiga 0]

Hello Vj members,

I have few questions that I need help with.I am permanent resident of US since September 2010.I remember the lady who interviewed us,told that we could apply for our citizenship in July 2013.I talked to one of my friend,she told me that since my husband is in the military service I can apply earlier than that time.I wasnt sure,I tried to do a search online I got more confused:)Does anybody know how long does it take to apply for citizenship after getting permanent greencard?

My parents are also planing a visit for christmas,I am trying to get their visa done,do i need to send them our marriage certificate to prove that they have ties in america.

Any help will be appreciated.Thank you,Good luck to you all with your journey!

[Inky 1,111]

Spouses of U.S. citizen members of the U.S. armed forces who are (or will be) deployed may be eligible for expedited naturalization or for overseas processing. Children of U.S. citizen military members deployed abroad may be eligible for overseas processing.

http://www.uscis.gov...000082ca60aRCRD

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=8aa13e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=8aa13e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

Expedited Naturalization for Spouses of Military Members

Spouses of U.S. citizen service members who are (or will be) deployed may be eligible for expedited naturalization in the United States under Section 319(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

In general, an applicant for naturalization under section 319(b) of the INA must:

• Be age 18 or older
• Establish that his or her U.S. citizen spouse is deployed abroad as a service member
• Be present in the U.S. pursuant to a lawful admission for permanent residence (green card holder) at the time of examination on the naturalization application
• Be present in the U.S. at the time of naturalization
• Declare in good faith upon naturalization an intent to reside abroad with the U.S. citizen spouse and to reside in the U.S. immediately upon the citizen spouse’s termination of service abroad
• Be able to read, write, and speak basic English
• Have a basic knowledge of U.S. history and government (civics)
• Have been, and continue to be, a person of good moral character, attached to the principles of the U.S. Constitution and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the U.S. during all relevant periods under the law

Edited September 29, 2011 by Inky

[jiggy&jiga 0]

Thanks for your detailed information.My husband is in the service but currently not deployed.I read the information you sent,but couldnt see anything about the timeline.When will i be able to apply for citizenship?Thanks a lot for your response.

Spouses of U.S. citizen members of the U.S. armed forces who are (or will be) deployed may be eligible for expedited naturalization or for overseas processing. Children of U.S. citizen military members deployed abroad may be eligible for overseas processing.

http://www.uscis.gov...000082ca60aRCRD

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=8aa13e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=8aa13e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

Expedited Naturalization for Spouses of Military Members

Spouses of U.S. citizen service members who are (or will be) deployed may be eligible for expedited naturalization in the United States under Section 319(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

In general, an applicant for naturalization under section 319(b) of the INA must:

• Be age 18 or older
• Establish that his or her U.S. citizen spouse is deployed abroad as a service member
• Be present in the U.S. pursuant to a lawful admission for permanent residence (green card holder) at the time of examination on the naturalization application
• Be present in the U.S. at the time of naturalization
• Declare in good faith upon naturalization an intent to reside abroad with the U.S. citizen spouse and to reside in the U.S. immediately upon the citizen spouse’s termination of service abroad
• Be able to read, write, and speak basic English
• Have a basic knowledge of U.S. history and government (civics)
• Have been, and continue to be, a person of good moral character, attached to the principles of the U.S. Constitution and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the U.S. during all relevant periods under the law

[Little_My 464]

If you are not eligible for expedition, you can apply after you've been a permanent resident for three years. Since your husband is not currently deployed or is not about to be deployed (?) it doesn't seem like you qualify for expedition.

You can submit your application for naturalization 90 days before your 3-year anniversary of being a permanent resident.

Edited September 29, 2011 by Little_My

[jiggy&jiga 0]

Ok,thank you for your information,i got my answer.Thats how i thought,too,but wanted to make sure.I appreciate your response.

If you are not eligible for expedition, you can apply after you've been a permanent resident for three years. Since your husband is not currently deployed or is not about to be deployed (?) it doesn't seem like you qualify for expedition.

You can submit your application for naturalization 90 days before your 3-year anniversary of being a permanent resident.