Whether your wife obtained her permanent residence through marriage to you or through asylum does not matter in the consideration of whether she can apply on the basis of having been a resident for three years. To take advantage of the rule, she must have been a permanent resident for three years (can apply up to 90 days in advance of the three years); lived in marital union constantly with you during the three year period prior to application; and you must have been a US citizen during the three years. If she meets those conditions, she can qualify for three years citizenship. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.
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