QUESTION
I have been a resident for 4 years I got my resident while being in foster care how long do I have to wait to become a citizen?
Asked on Nov 14th, 2012 on Immigration - New York
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You have to be a permanent resident for 5 years before you can apply for US citizenship. If you were a child at the time you got your status and were subsequently adopted, you may be able to qualify for citizenship sooner.
Answered on Nov 16th, 2012 at 2:52 AM
Rebecca T White
Most likely you will be able to file after 4 years and 9 months as a lawful permanent resident. You will want to review the specifics of your eligibility with an immigration attorney prior to filing.
Answered on Nov 15th, 2012 at 4:42 AM
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You have to be a lawful resident for at least 4 years 9 months before you can apply for naturalization. If you were under 18 years of age and at least one of your parents is a US citizen when you attained your legal residency, you may have automatically derived your citizenship through your parent(s) under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000. e.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2012 at 2:52 PM
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It should be 5 years. You can apply 90 days before the 5 years.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2012 at 2:52 PM
After five years as a permanent resident you may apply to become a US Citizen if you are at lease 18 years old.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2012 at 2:51 PM
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5 years. You can file the application for naturalization 90 days before the 5th anniversary of your green card.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2012 at 2:50 PM
5 years, you may be able to file 90 days earlier.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2012 at 2:50 PM