Can I file for Citzenship while I-751 is in process?

[Enigma11561 336]

I am filing my wife's 751 as I write this. The expectation is about 9 months+ or so for approval. However, in 6 months we will be at the 3 year marriage mark which means we can file for her citizenship. Can both proceed concurrently?

Thanks for any help.

Edited December 16, 2012 by Enigma11561

[Martyshk 137]

Yes. But you don't file N-400 (naturalization) based on your marriage anniversary, you do it based on a 3 year (minus 90 days, just like ROC) anniversary of your GC issue date.

So basically you can file for naturalization 1 year after you filed for ROC. And yes, you can do it while ROC is still pending and it might force ROC decision if it hasn't been adjudicated yet.

[Enigma11561 336]

Generally, certain lawful permanent residents married to a U.S. citizen may file for naturalization after residing continuously in the United States for three years if immediately preceding the filing of the application the applicant has:

· been married to and living in a valid marital union with the same U.S. citizen spouse for all three years

· the U.S. spouse has been a citizen for all three years and meets all physical presence and residence requirements

· the applicant meets all other naturalization requirements

Martysk

The above, from the guides here, says that after 3 years of marriage, and continuously been here for 3 years we can file. Or am I reading this wrong.

[Martyshk 137]

The above, from the guides here, says that after 3 years of marriage, and continuously been here for 3 years we can file. Or am I reading this wrong.

You are reading it somewhat wrong.

Your wife did not become a resident of United States until her GC arrived. Before that she was just your wife and that's it.

You'll see when others weigh on this too later on.

Here's something for you too: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=e6051c613880f210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=fe529c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

and

http://www.uscis.gov/dateCalculator.html

[Leenie 15]

You are reading it somewhat wrong.

Your wife did not become a resident of United States until her GC arrived. Before that she was just your wife and that's it.

You'll see when others weigh on this too later on.

Here's something for you too: http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

and

http://www.uscis.gov...Calculator.html

Martyshk's right

[bigdog 376]

Yep, got to go by the green card date.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

You can be married for over 50 years, and it would not allow you to naturalize a single day earlier than at the 3rd anniversary of your Green Card.