Application requirments

[Clare-n-Lisa 0]

if you are applying for naturalization on the basis of marriage to a u s citizen

My wife of 7 years in June 2014 is applying for N-400. I don't understand the requirments. Could somebody help explain what requirments we need to meet and send in with the application?

Thanks

Clare-n-Lisa

[alix 20]

You should go to http://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/citizenship-through-naturalization/naturalization-spouses-us-citizens

There you can find everything!

[Shub 78]

If she became a permanent resident more than 5 years ago (it looks like that's the case based on your timeline), it's actually easier if she applies on the basis of 5 years of residence. There's less paperwork to assemble. Forget that she's married to you for the purpose of the application. She will say that she's married to you in her application, but that has no bearing on the application.

My suggestion to you is to go to http://www.uscis.gov/n-400 and review the third link (document checklist, current fees, eligibility worksheet) -- the checklist is immensely helpful when assembling the documentation, and the eligibility worksheet will help you make sure you fit the basic requirements for naturalization. In the eligibility worksheet, just take the fork that says you've been an LPR since 5 years or more and go from there.

[Clare-n-Lisa 0]

Thanks Shub. That's what I thought. they convalute the questions pretty good.