eligibility

[cillyx5 2]

Do I start counting my eligibility years from when I because a conditional resident or permanent resident?

I received my green card as a conditional resident (because I hadn't been married for 2 years when I applied) in 2012. So I am eligible to get my citizenship 3year from then? OR, is it 3years from when my condition has been removed?

Thank you!

[NancyNguyen 1,657]

Since you first received conditional green card, which is withing Sept 2015.

[Ian H. 207]

The resident since date on your GC is when you begin counting. That would be the date you entered the US with your CR1 visa. Time spent as a conditional resident counts towards the citizenship since conditional permanent residents have all of the same rights and privileges as a regular LPR.

[Dave&Roza 748]

Do I start counting my eligibility years from when I because a conditional resident or permanent resident?

I received my green card as a conditional resident (because I hadn't been married for 2 years when I applied) in 2012. So I am eligible to get my citizenship 3year from then? OR, is it 3years from when my condition has been removed?

Thank you!

A conditional LPR is a LPR. The only difference is that the conditional LPR's status expires when the 2 year GC expires and you must file for removal of conditions (ROC) using the I-485. A LPR with a 10 year GC applies for a new GC using the I-90 form and their status as a LPR does not expire when the GC expires. So you look at your GC and see what the resident since date is on the GC. Add 3 years to that date, which should be three years after you received your conditional GC, and you can apply 90 days before that date--assuming you remain married to your USC spouse.

Good luck,

Dave