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I dont think the divorce should have any affect, pay $1500 for a lawyer and get your paper work in
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If your fiance is a permanent resident and you're a US citizen how would the permanent resident get citizenship and how long do they have to wait to apply for citizenship?
3 years of being permenent resident then you can apply
Can a spanish male marry an American woman and gain us citizenship?
It is possible for U.S. citizens to apply for permanent resident status for their foreign spouses. After a certain amount of time, the permanent resident spouse is eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship.
Can a permanent resident apply for citizenship with two misdemeanors?
find an attorney and have the misdemeanors "expunged". to answer your question, yes you can apply.
You recevied green card through asylum how long do you have to wait before you apply for citizenship?
how long do you if permanent resident card to wait before you apply for citizenship
Do you have to have a green card to apply for citizenship?
Yes, you do. The first requirement for US citizenship is to be a lawful permanent resident of the United States (be a green card holder.)
You married a US citizen and wish to apply for citizenship Must you live in the US to apply for citizenship?
No, you will not be able to apply for citizenship while outside the U.S. Your husband will need to petition for a K-3 visa. Once in the U.S., you can apply for citizenship after being a permanent resident for at least 3 years.
How do you get citizenship in Canada if you are a American?
you must first become a permanent resident by going through one of many programs (ex: skilled worker, investor). once you are a permanent resident, after living in canada for 3 out of 4 years, you are eligible to apply for citizenship of canada.
Does a male who is a lawful permanent resident derive citizenship through his wife upon her naturalization?
No, you would want to have her apply for a visa.
If a permanent resident planning to apply for a citizenship but husband is illegal immigrant without a visa Can this person apply without informing immigration about illegal status of the spouse?
No!
Can you get a Canadian citizenship if you marry a Canadian?
You must first apply for Canadian permanent residency. After you have been living in Canada for 3 years out of 4 as a permanent resident, you can apply for citizenship. You can find out more information about the Family Class Sponsorship Program. See: Related Links
How long do you have to be a permanent resident to apply for a us citizenship?
No less than 5 years. Read all about it at the United States government site.
How do you get malaysian citizenship?
Obtain permanent resident status in Malaysia,live there for the period they require you,learn their official language,apply for Malaysian citizenship, andrenounce your previous nationality (the one you have now)
What do immigrants have to do to become citizens?
A foreign national must apply for permanent residential status (Green card) before he or she can apply for citizenship rights. A single adult/person must have 5 years of eligibility as a permanent resident before he or she can apply for citizenship. A person married to a U.S. citizen that holds PR can apply after 3 years of marriage/resident status. Persons with PR rights who have served in the military are eligible for citizenship based upon military criteria and USCIS regulations.
If someone is married to a US citizen can he remain in the US regardless of his own Visa status?
The person needs to have permanent resident status. Marrying a US citizen does not automatically give you citizenship or different visa status. The requirements are having been a legal permanent resident for five years. Or being a legal permanent resident and married to a US citizen for three years. The person can then apply for US citizenship.
Can a legal resident apply for citizenship with duii on his record?
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If an American marries a Mexican what are the requirements for the Mexican to receive American citizenship?
The Mexican must apply for Resident Status and after 3 years of being a Resident Alien they can apply for Citizenship.
How long does a permanent resident alien have to be married to a US citizen to get citizenship?
Marrying a U.S. citizen DOES NOT confer automatic citizenship or permanent resident status to the non-citizen spouse. The non-citizen spouse will have to apply following the standard immigration procedures as prescribed by law. http://www.uscis.org Marriage to a US Citizen does not automatically qualify an alien for citizenship. Contact a reputible Immigration attorney for guidence on pursuing citizenship.
How long do you have to live in the us to apply for citizenship?
You need to be a permanent resident card (green card) holder to be eligible to apply for citizenship. In normal circumstances, an immigrant should be a permanent resident for five years to be eligible for citizenship. If you are married to a US citizen, then it is three years of permanent residency.It is that you have to be in marriage to a U.S citizen and should be living with that U.S citizen for the past 3 three years of your permanent residency for the criteria to be applicable to you. Current regulations do allow a person to start the application process ninety days before they fulfill their residency requirement.
Do refugees to Canada who have permanent resident papers need to apply for a permanent resident card?
Yes, they do. The Canadian permanent resident card is the only proof of identification that proves, both inside and outside of Canada, you are a permanent resident of Canada.
Can a permanent resident become a citizen if they marry a us citizen?
No, it doesn't make them a citizen if they marry one. I am a German citizen with a permanent resident green card and married a solider. It didn't make me a US citizen like most people would think. A person in this situation still has to wait for 5 years in Permanent Resident status and then apply for citizenship.
How do you attain citizenship in US?
You are eligible to apply for US citizenship if you are a lawful permanent resident for a minimum of 5 years. If you are married to a US citizen the minimum period is 3 years. You need to be a resident of the area for a minimum of 3 months before applying.You need to be 18 years or above of age.You can use the Form N-400 to apply for US citizenship through naturalization process.
Does a permanent resident become a U.S. citizen when they marry a U.S. citizen?
No, they will still have to apply for citizenship in the manner prescribed by U.S. immigration laws. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, http://www.uscis.gov
How long does it take to get a citizenhip if you are married to a us citizen?
The person who marries the US citizen should first become a permanent resident before moving on to file citizenship application. They must have maintained the status of a permanent resident for at least 3 yrs. So only after this time can they apply for their citizenship. It is not easy to get US citizenship. The only advantage of applying for citizenship after marrying a US citizen is that the continuous residence criteria gets reduced to 3yrs.
What do you need to successfully apply for US citizenship?
Have a permanent resident status in the US (green card),Have a good and clear criminal background,Be able to communicate in English,Live in the US for at least 5 years (have to be physically present for this period),Apply for citizenship and, when told, take the citizenship test,Finally, upon approval, you'll be invited to a citizenship ceremony, take the oath for citizenship, and receive your citizenship certificate.
Does a permanent resident have to apply for a visa when traveling outside the US?
does a resident of usa need a passport
