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Asylum based green card holder wanting to apply for citizenship

Asked on Sep 15th, 2022 on Immigration - Oklahoma
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My wife got her green card through asylum but will be married to me since December of 2019 and in December of 2022 we have been married for 3 years.
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Immigration and Nationality Law Attorney serving New York, NY
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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.
Answered on Sep 30th, 2022 at 4:35 PM

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