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How long do you have to be a permanent resident to apply for a us citizenship?
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
about 10000 years so dont even try its not worth it trust me i was 19 when i started applyng i am 65 now and i still havent even received my residency so dont try its not worth it i am just kidding try it keep working on getting your citizenship it takes about 2 years depending on who you are and your case but to become a resident alien it takes about 6-8 months depending on how much time you have lived and worked in the us so keep trying its worth it for a lot of things
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoA legal alien has to be a permanent resident for at least 5 years before becoming a US citizen. However, it may take a long time before the alien become a permanent resident. For example, an alien could be on a student visa for 10 years before becoming a permanent resident. They would then have to wait another 5 years before becoming a US citizen.
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoNo less than 5 years.
Please read the United States government site to find out about citizenship.
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoNo less than 5 years. Read all about it at the United States government site.
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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
How long it take to become a US citizen?
As a Permanent Resident (green card holder), you must continuously stay in the United States for five (5) years to qulify for U S citizenship. www.passintlus.com Or join the military and as soon as you get to your duty station apply for citizenship, no matter how long have you been a Permanent Resident you will get your citizenship in around 5 months.You have to live in the U.S. for at least 5 years. Only 3 if you are married to a citizen.
How long to get citizenship if you get pregnant with a man who is a citizen?
Being pregnant by a US citizen won't get you a citizenship. If you are married to a US citizen and have filled for permanent resident and got your green card and after your first green card for 2 years you have to apply for your second green card, but for citizenship you can apply after 2 yrs and 9 months from first green card.
When marrying a us resident how long it take to process your papers and become a resident?
If the marriage is found to be valid it takes a minimum of 6-18 months to obtain permanent residence status (green card). The parties must remain legally married and residing together for three years before the immigrant can apply for US citizenship. Persons who are in the US illegally are not eligible for permanent resident status and citizenship even if they marry a US citizen.
What is legal permanent resident status?
A Permanent Resident is a non-citizen within a country other than one which they have citizenship for. Permanent Residency grants them all rights to live in that country for as long as they desire, with certain conditions. They do not have all rights of a citizen, such as voting and representation, however; Residency is normally the last step towards gaining citizenship.
When marrying a US citizen how long does it take to process your papers and become a resident?
If the marriage is found to be valid it takes a minimum of 6-18 months to obtain permanent residence status (green card). The parties must remain legally married and residing together for three years before the immigrant can apply for US citizenship. Persons who are in the US illegally are not eligible for permanent resident status and citizenship even if they marry a US citizen.
You have green card How long you can stay in US?
If you are a conditional resident 90 days before it expires you need to adjust status and get the green card with 10 years validity. Permanent lawful resident can stay as long as they want provided they renew their green card which is valid only for 10 years.
My green card is about to expire should I applY for the us citizenship?
You can apply for naturalization if you are confident that you are eligible. It is not always in the best interest of a permanent resident to apply to become a naturalized citizen. When you apply for naturalization, you are giving the government information that may result not only in denial of your citizenship application but may also place you in removal (deportation) proceedings. For example, if you were outside of the United States for a long period of time, you may have abandoned your permanent residency without knowing it. Or you might have a criminal history that makes you deportable, in which case you would definitely want to avoid applying for citizenship. It is always best to consult with a citizenship attorney before filing your naturalization application.
How long before a foreign bride can divorce her husband and retain citizenship?
If you are already a citizen, your citizenship will be retained even if you get a divorce. If you are asking, "How long before a foreign bride can divorce her husband and obtain citizenship?", then the answer is not certain. It depends if you are currently a permanent resident or not. You can check more details at www.ezvisa.us
To become a naturalized u.s. citizen an alien must have lived in the u.s. for how long?
If your legal resident status was obtained through marriage to a US citizen, you can apply for citizenship as early as 2 years and 9 months after you were granted permanent residency. If your legal resident status was obtained through means other than marriage to a US citizen, you may apply as early as 4 years and 9 months after you were granted permanent residency. Once you apply, it takes between 6 and 9 months to process.
What is permanent residence?
A Permanent Resident is a non-citizen within a country other than one which they have citizenship for. Permanent Residency grants them all rights to live in that country for as long as they desire, with certain conditions. They do not have all rights of a citizen, such as voting and representation, however; Residency is normally the last step towards gaining citizenship.
I am a property owner in the US how long can i stay?
well, it depends what status you are living under. Like a permanent resident or on a visa. If you are a permanent resident then you can stay here as long as you stay out of trouble and renew your card when it expires. If you are using a visa, then you have to leave when your visa expires or apply for an extension.
