QUESTION
I am a Green Card lottery winner and I am married to a US citizen for more than 3 years, can I apply for a US citizenship as a US citizen's spouse?
Asked on Jan 09th, 2014 on Immigration - Texas
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Even if you are married to a U.S. citizen you still have to be a permanent resident, regardless of how you obtained that status, for at least 3 years prior to being eligible to apply for naturalization. One half of that time you have to be physically present in the U.S.
Answered on Jan 13th, 2014 at 11:06 PM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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Only if you received your green card through marriage and have had your green card for 3 years. Otherwise you will have to wait 5 years from the date your green card was issued to become a U.S. citizen.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2014 at 9:19 PM
Yes, if you otherwise qualified.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2014 at 9:18 PM
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If you have been a legal permanent resident and married to a U.S. citizen for the last 3 years, you may be eligible to apply for naturalization with USCIS.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2014 at 7:31 PM