Naturalization for US armed forces spouse

[MrsHips 0]

Good day guys!

i know my question is still too early for me to ask but i just want to know some things regarding this topic.my questions are:

1.Do i still need to apply for my removal of conditional visa when the time comes or can i already apply or the naturalization since my husband is in the military?(im confused on this one cause according to the eligibility worksheet i cant apply unless ive already been staying in the US for 3-5 years but on this chart http://www.***removed***/citizenship/naturalization-eligibility.html#requirements ,it says that i can apply as long as im a permanent resident by the time of USCIS interview?)

2.When is the earliest time that i can apply for naturalization?

3.do i need to pay again once ill apply for my naturalization?

thank you!

[milimelo 4,481]

Unless your husband is being deployed overseas for one year or more and you going with him it's regular naturalization timeline for you.

But first, removal of conditions on your 2-yr green card - within 90 days of your GC expiration.

A year later you can apply for naturalization. And yes, you'll pay fees for both processes so you may want to start saving for the form fees.

[GoingCrazy2012 16]

Just sharing my experience here. We had conditions removed just like the above member described and applied for Citizenship 2 years later. Didn't do at the 3-year mark due to upcoming PCS and we didn't want to get caught up and risk USCIS's documents getting lost in the mail due to moving to a new place of residence.

[newacct 688]

You need to apply for Removal of Conditions when you have been a permanent resident for 2 years. If you are naturalized before then, you don't need to do Removal of Conditions. Under the 3-year rule or 5-year rule you will need to do Removal of Conditions first because under those rules, you only qualify after being a permanent resident for more than 2 years. If your spouse is stationed overseas, then you can qualify for naturalization under INA 319(b) without any period of being a permanent resident (i.e. you can apply for naturalization immediately after you've become a permanent resident); in this case, you can naturalize before 2 years and not have to do Removal of Conditions.