3 or 5 year naturalization, which one to choose? what to expect in the interview , if its 5 year eligibility

[KCMO 84]

Hello,

 

I have a green card that i received based on my marriage to my husband, a US Citizen. I got CR1 visa and that was treated as green card when i entered the US in Dec 2014. Last feb 2018 i removed the conditions on my greencard which is now a 10 year green card.

I am 3 months short of 5 years eligibility although i am eligible to apply for citizenship right now under 3 year marriage to us citizen rule. BUT if i wait till september 15th then , i am eligible to apply under 5 year rule, thats the earliest filing date for 5 year eligibility.

 

My question is which is easier to get through? 3 year or 5 year ? I understand 3 year rule requires a lot of evidence that i have , tax returns etcetc. but its headache to gather them all , print , compile , mail, i have done that during green card process, i would like to avoid all that and just apply under 5 year rule except i dont know what they require under 5 year rule?

 

do they ask about job? right now i have barely started my own business , but it can be considered hobby at this point, will they ask about financial stuff and my job under this 5 yearl rule?

 

what do i need to be aware of about the interview if i decide apply under 5 year rule. thanks

[arken 4,197]

Going by 5 year is better in terms of evidences required. They don’t care about whether you have job or not as long as you are a law abiding person.

Edited August 23, 2019 by arken

[KCMO 84]

8 minutes ago, arken said:

Going by 5 year is better in terms of evidences required. They don’t care about whether you have job or not as long as you are a law abiding person.

awesome!

 

I am right now in between jobs. But we both are financially doing well, we inherited some money from his parents ,so we took break from having to work. Although recently i started a website where i do sell my art and i am pursuing that further.

 

So, what do they ask in the 5 year citizenship interview? any ideas?

i was worried that they want specifics of the job or financial support etc.

 

Is there any guide about interview process and preparation for 5 year eligibility?

Edited August 23, 2019 by KCMO

[little immigrant 801]

I don't remember discussion about my job extensively but I was asked about my marriage even though I applied under the 5 year rule. I think you can just explain it the way you did here and you'll be fine. 

Edited August 23, 2019 by little immigrant

[dilip 187]

24 minutes ago, KCMO said:

awesome!

 

I am right now in between jobs. But we both are financially doing well, we inherited some money from his parents ,so we took break from having to work. Although recently i started a website where i do sell my art and i am pursuing that further.

 

So, what do they ask in the 5 year citizenship interview? any ideas?

i was worried that they want specifics of the job or financial support etc.

 

Is there any guide about interview process and preparation for 5 year eligibility?

5 years-  Read experience in this board about the interview experience.  You need to learn 100 questions, read and write ( I am sure you okay, since your are in this board) and if your record are clean, no special preparation is needed for N-400 interview.  In my view, it is the easiest process step of immigration journey.   Also apply online

Edited August 23, 2019 by dilip

[KCMO 84]

i just had a speeding ticket, thats the only record i can think of. Taxes are all filed every year jointly. no issues there.

[KCMO 84]

i am checking out those 100 questions right now. thanks

 

 

Edited August 23, 2019 by KCMO

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

My husband also did the 5 year rather than the 3 year. It was easy peasy and nothing to worry about.