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My mom was deported to Mexico on March 17, 2010. My brother is currently a marine and when he turns 21, he is planning on filing for citizenship for my mom. He was born in the USA. My biggest concern is how long is the citizenship process? He's a marine so does that affect the time? She has stayed in Mexico since being deported so will that speed the process since she's out of country? Please let me know roughly how long the process will take, thank you!
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I think you are confusing citizenship with permanent residence (green card holder). Before becoming a citizen, one has to have been a permanent resident. Your brother can petition for your mother to become a permanent resident. After your mother becomes a permanent resident, she can file for citizenship once five years have passed. If your mother was deported, she may have difficulting getting permanent resident status depending on her situation. It take about a year for a normal I-130 petition to be approved, but if your mother needs a waiver, it could take longer.
Answered on Apr 04th, 2013 at 10:21 PM