So confused when do you become a us citizen ? After 10 year GC?

[Lisa011 6]

I received a 2 year green card thru marriage to a u.s citizen

I will be filling the I-751 soon and was wondering what happens next once that is approved do I become a us citizen or do I get a 10 year GC and then after the 10'yrs become a u.s citizen ?

[aleful 1,905]

I received a 2 year green card thru marriage to a u.s citizen

I will be filling the I-751 soon and was wondering what happens next once that is approved do I become a us citizen or do I get a 10 year GC and then after the 10'yrs become a u.s citizen ?

you will get your 10 year GC. you will quailify for naturalization with 3 years of residency and 3 years of marriage. then you can apply for naturalization or citizenship

[jeff and rowela 0]

You'll have to apply for your 10 year GC, but then you'll be able to apply for US Citizenship 3 years after the issue date of your 2 year green card.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

I received a 2 year green card thru marriage to a u.s citizen

I will be filling the I-751 soon and was wondering what happens next once that is approved do I become a us citizen or do I get a 10 year GC and then after the 10'yrs become a u.s citizen ?

Assuming you stay happily married to your American husband, you can become a US citizen as early as on the 3rd anniversary of your residency. In plain English: in front of your Green Card is a field reading when you became a resident. Exactly on the day 3 years later you can become an American yourself. You are allowed to submit your N-400 application up to 90 days earlier.

If you desire to keep your German citizenship, file the "Beibehaltungsbescheinigungsantrag" with the BVA in Köln not later than 3 months before you file your N-400. Since the BBG is valid for up to 2 years, you can file it as early as you want, if you like immediately after having received your new, unrestricted, 10-year Green Card.