Applying for naturalization after 3 years of marraige

[azmarkd 6]

1st, sorry if this was discussed here and I couldn't find it.

 

 We have been married since 8/5/17 and my wife got her 2 year green card on 4/9/19. Our 3 year anniversary is just around the corner and I read on here that you could apply for citizenship if married for 3 years (see below)

 

"Spouses of U.S. Citizens

Generally, certain lawful permanent residents married to a U.S. citizen may file for naturalization after residing continuously in the United States for three years if immediately preceding the filing of the application:

      the applicant has been married to and living in a valid marital union with the same U.S. citizen spouse for all three years;
           the U.S. spouse has been a citizen for all three years and meets all physical presence and residence requirements; and
           the applicant meets all other naturalization requirements."

 

I also heard conflicting info that you could not file the N400 until 3 years after original Green Card date which would put us out another 2 years.

 

Could someone please advise?

 

Thank you so much!

[Georgia16 2,858]

3 years married AND 3 years as a Green Card holder. 

[Liam2021 583]

It's 3 year from the date you become PR ( spouse of USC). However, you must apply for ROC( remove of condition) first.

https://www.uscis.gov/i-751

[Lucky2Lucky 2,526]

26 minutes ago, azmarkd said:

1st, sorry if this was discussed here and I couldn't find it.

 

 We have been married since 8/5/17 and my wife got her 2 year green card on 4/9/19. Our 3 year anniversary is just around the corner and I read on here that you could apply for citizenship if married for 3 years (see below)

 

"Spouses of U.S. Citizens

Generally, certain lawful permanent residents married to a U.S. citizen may file for naturalization after residing continuously in the United States for three years if immediately preceding the filing of the application:

      the applicant has been married to and living in a valid marital union with the same U.S. citizen spouse for all three years;
           the U.S. spouse has been a citizen for all three years and meets all physical presence and residence requirements; and
           the applicant meets all other naturalization requirements."

 

I also heard conflicting info that you could not file the N400 until 3 years after original Green Card date which would put us out another 2 years.

 

Could someone please advise?

 

Thank you so much!

Her three years would be 4/9/2022. It is three years of being a permanent resident married to an American or five years being a permanent resident not being married to an American.