naturalization path

[1node1 0]

Hi,

I have a question on behalf of my friend:

He got married more than two years ago to a US citizen but never filed for adjustment of status, so after more than two years he decides to do it and gets a 10 year greencard(he doesn't get the conditional one because the condition is met, they've been married for more than two years).

He got the 10 year greencard in october 2012, when is he eligible to apply for citizenship?

Thanks in advance.

[TimeTravel 78]

Aug 2015.

[bigdog 376]

I think it would be 3 years from the date of issuance of his GC, but his delay might have put him int he 5 year period. Maybe some research on his own is in order or an info pass appointment.

[English Muffin 59]

Aug 2015.

As long as he stays married to her.

[1node1 0]

I think it would be 3 years from the date of issuance of his GC, but his delay might have put him int he 5 year period. Maybe some research on his own is in order or an info pass appointment.

He got the 10 year green card, not the 2 year conditional one.

[HappyKnappy 30]

He got the 10 year green card, not the 2 year conditional one.

Having a conditional LPR card vs the "10 year" has no bearing on his eligibility to apply. The law states that if the application is based on marriage to a US Citizen, he or she is able to apply 90 days prior to the 3 year anniversary of being admitted as a Legal Permanent Resident (date on card).

[1node1 0]

Having a conditional LPR card vs the "10 year" has no bearing on his eligibility to apply. The law states that if the application is based on marriage to a US Citizen, he or she is able to apply 90 days prior to the 3 year anniversary of being admitted as a Legal Permanent Resident (date on card).

Thank you.