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When Can I Apply for Citizenship?

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Aimless_wanderer   15

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Hello,

I just need your help to figure out when I will be eligible to apply for citizenship based on 3-year rule. We got married on 07/08/2019 and got my conditional green card on 11/30/2020. I have a pending I-751 that was received on 09/17/2022 and currently in Nebraska Service Center. Our marriage is going well, we didn't get into any separation or breakup; we have been living under the same roof since 2018. Since I received my green card, I only took two short trips abroad alone to visit family: an 18 day trip in 2021 and a 10 day trip in 2023. When can I apply for citizenship? Will I have to wait for the I-751 to be adjudicated first?

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Crazy Cat   41,836

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By my calculations, you can apply on or after 9/1/2023.  You can apply even if the I-751 has not been processed.  Good luck.

 

USCIS Early Filing Calculator | USCIS

 

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Crazy Cat   41,836

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Please do not post this question in another thread.  *****One duplicate thread has been removed*****

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,836

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4 minutes ago, Aimless_wanderer said:

Thank you, Crazy Cat! So the 2 short trips I took by myself is not deducted from the 3 years wait? I read that in some article online, but I didn't find anything that says that specifically in USCIS website. I just wanna make sure I don't get denied because of that.  

 

Those short trips did not break Continuous Residence.  You fulfill the Physical Presence requirement, too.

 

Chapter 3 - Spouses of U.S. Citizens Residing in the United States | USCIS

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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