Citizenship to IR-2

[kareelina 42]

Hi visa journey members , I need that the spouse  of US citizen can obtain citizenship after 3 years of living together , but I heard that the veterans' spouses can have it in less than 3 years , does anybody have any idea about that , and how about the kids when they obtain their citizenship .

[aleful 1,905]

how long have you been a GC holder?

 

you can apply if you are eligible 90 days before your 3 years and 3 years of marriage

 

if your children are residents and under 18 ,they will derive your citizenship once you are a US Citizen

 

 

[nelmagriffin 148]

Greetings!

I hope this will help you.

Nelma

Reference: https://www.uscis.gov/military/citizenship-family-members

 

Expedited Naturalization for Spouses of Military Members

Spouses of U.S. citizen service members who are (or will be) stationed abroad may be eligible for expedited naturalization in the U.S. under section 319(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

To apply for naturalization under INA 319(b), you generally must:

• Be age 18 or older;
• Establish your spouse is a U.S. citizen who is, or will be, regularly stationed abroad as a member of the U.S. armed forces for a period of one year or more;
• Be authorized to accompany your spouse abroad by your spouse’s official orders;
• Be present in the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident at the time of your naturalization application interview;
• Be present in the U.S. at the time of naturalization;
• Declare in good faith upon naturalization an intent to reside abroad with your U.S. citizen spouse and to reside in the U.S. immediately upon your spouse’s termination of service abroad;
• Be able to read, write, and speak basic English;
• Have a basic knowledge of U.S. history and government (civics); and
• Have been, and continue to be, a person of good moral character, attached to the principles of the U.S. Constitution and well-disposed to the good order and happiness of the U.S. during all relevant periods under the law.

[Ontarkie 14,223]

~~Moved to Military Immigration, from K1 P&P - As the OP is asking about citizenship~~

[carlinhoswave 30]

Hey guys, I'm sorry to be writing here but I saw the post and I couldn't let it pass. Well, I'm still finishing my process of Green Card and it is very close to get it. My husband (military active duty) is working abroad which is in Germany and he will stay this year there. My question is to expedite a naturalization for the spouse requires a minimum time remaining abroad? I mean it is already February and I believe I'm getting my Green Card in April. So it will be 9 months left, does he still can file for me?

[R&OC 371]

On 2/11/2018 at 11:49 PM, carlinhoswave said:

Hey guys, I'm sorry to be writing here but I saw the post and I couldn't let it pass. Well, I'm still finishing my process of Green Card and it is very close to get it. My husband (military active duty) is working abroad which is in Germany and he will stay this year there. My question is to expedite a naturalization for the spouse requires a minimum time remaining abroad? I mean it is already February and I believe I'm getting my Green Card in April. So it will be 9 months left, does he still can file for me?

 Hey, if you are actually clicking on the link of the previous posting, it will allow you to read through the different options. Don't take my word for it but you are eligible for citizenship after three years. The time abroad (meaning Germany) counts towards those three years of residency IF you are on your spouses orders or have the command write a letter. But the 9 months are not sufficient for an expedited naturalisation.

 

[Miew-Miew 9]

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On ‎2‎/‎12‎/‎2018 at 3:49 AM, carlinhoswave said:

Hey guys, I'm sorry to be writing here but I saw the post and I couldn't let it pass. Well, I'm still finishing my process of Green Card and it is very close to get it. My husband (military active duty) is working abroad which is in Germany and he will stay this year there. My question is to expedite a naturalization for the spouse requires a minimum time remaining abroad? I mean it is already February and I believe I'm getting my Green Card in April. So it will be 9 months left, does he still can file for me?

 

 

Where are you right now?  Not in Germany with him?  I think as soon as you get yr GC in April, then get yourself on his Military orders (if you haven't done so already) and apply for the expedite.  While living with him in Germany while he is in the military counts as the 3 years time, the whole point of the 319(b) is to skip through that phase.  Not sure you qualify based on yr timelime and current location, but it's certainly worth looking into after you get that GC.

 

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

On ‎1‎/‎25‎/‎2018 at 11:06 PM, kareelina said:

Hi visa journey members , I need that the spouse  of US citizen can obtain citizenship after 3 years of living together , but I heard that the veterans' spouses can have it in less than 3 years , does anybody have any idea about that , and how about the kids when they obtain their citizenship .

Active Duty not Veterans.