temporary or permanent residence granted?

[Karly-n-Bruce 0]

One more question, while I wait to file for I 751 , Can I file for US citizenship before that as we will celebrate our 2nd year marriage anniversary in february 2008. I heard one can apply for citizenship after 3 year of marriage,correct?

thanks again

I found this on page 18 of form M-476 (guide to naturalization) link:

Requirements:

If you are at least 18 years old and:

Have been a Permanent Resident for the past 5

years and have no special circumstances.

NOTE: Over 90% of applicants fall into this category.

Time as Permanent Resident:

5 years

Continuous Residence:

5 years as a Permanent Resident without leaving the

United States for trips of 6 months or longer.

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Requirements:

If you are at least 18 years old and:

Are currently married to and living with a U.S. citizen;

and

Have been married to and living with that same U.S.

citizen for the past 3 years;

and

Your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for the past 3 years.

Time as Permanent Resident:

3 years

Continuous Residence:

3 years as a Permanent Resident without leaving the

United States for trips of 6 months or longer.

Hope that helps.

[kim&james 0]

Based on marriage, you can apply for naturalisation 3 years after approval of your green card, not the marriage.

[minisobe 0]

You can also find form I-751 and its instructions here. You can file them by yourself, without the help of a lawyer.

Thanks for all the info.

One more question, while I wait to file for I 751 , Can I file for US citizenship before that as we will celebrate our 2nd year marriage anniversary in february 2008. I heard one can apply for citizenship after 3 year of marriage,correct?

thanks again

Thank you so much for all the info!

I got a message letting me know the PR card was ordered today. How long will it take to be received?

Also as soon as I receive my PR card I plan on moving residence for couple of months either for studying or finding new jobs opportunity in other states. Is it considered to be changing his residence and do I have to inform my new residence every time I move?

Do Immigration services have access to SSN to trace you where you work where you live? My wife is fine with my projects as long I return home from time to time? Is it going to be an issue when filling for I 751 ?

thank you for sharing your experiences w/ me

[minisobe 0]

Based on marriage, you can apply for naturalisation 3 years after approval of your green card, not the marriage.

Do you have to go through another interview after filling for I 751?