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I am a lawful permanent resident when can I apply for citizenship?
Asked on Jan 10th, 2013 on Immigration - New York
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I got my green card in Dec. 2010, when can I apply for citizenship or how long is it going to take for citizenship? I never went outside of the country in this period of time. My son applied for me he is a US citizen.
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You have to be a permanent resident for a period of 5 years before you are eligible to apply for US citizenship.
Answered on Jan 24th, 2013 at 12:41 PM
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Francis John Cowhig
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5 years from the date you received your green card.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2013 at 8:26 PM
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You can file your application for naturalization 4 years and 9 months from the date you became an LPR. The process takes about 6-9 months.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2013 at 7:24 PM
You are not eligible for citizenship until 5 years from the date you became a resident. Of course, consult with an attorney to make sure you have no other eligibility bars. Until you are eligible, make sure you don't take trips outside the US lasting for more than 6 months and you are here at least 6 months out of the year. The processing times right now in the LA area are about 6-8 months for the entire process.
Answered on Jan 11th, 2013 at 3:19 PM
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4 years and 9 months from the day you became a resident.
Answered on Jan 11th, 2013 at 3:19 PM
Rebecca T White
You should be able to apply after five years as a lawful permanent resident, and there is a 90 day window prior to the five years during which you may file.
Answered on Jan 11th, 2013 at 3:18 PM
5 years from December 2012. But you can send in the form 90 days early.
Answered on Jan 11th, 2013 at 3:17 PM
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3 months before the 5th anniversary of the date on your "green card" you can apply for US citizenship. If the application is completed properly and there are no issues, it could be scheduled for interview close to the anniversary date.
Answered on Jan 11th, 2013 at 3:15 PM
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You need 5 years of residency. You can apply 90 days prior to the 5 year anniversary.
Answered on Jan 11th, 2013 at 3:14 PM
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Edward D. Flint Attorney at Law
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All Immigration questions are very fact intensive, and no easy answer can be given to your question without meeting with you in person and delving into your life history and what you might be eligible to apply for from USCIS.
Answered on Jan 11th, 2013 at 3:14 PM
Adebola O. Asekun
If you meet every other requirement for naturalization, you will be able to file your Form N-400 at any time after Oct. 2015
Answered on Jan 11th, 2013 at 3:14 PM