Citizenship eligibility

[yellowdarling]

I got my GC on 03/06 with AS06 status (asylum). The GC shows LPR since 03/05.
My question: If I married a US citizen, when would I be eligible to apply for naturalization? Three yrs or Five yrs from 03/05?

 

[takadigi]

Three yrs or Five yrs from 03/05?

It depends on which category you are going to be filing under. If you file under 5 years permanent resident category, you will be eligible from the day you became permanent resident. While if you file under married to a US Citizen category, you will be eligible 3 years after you got married. Usually, people in the same boat as you choose whatever category gets them to their eligibility sooner. No brainer. Isn't it?

 

[yellowdarling]

So if I were to get married next year, it would take same amount of time either way I apply.

Thanks, Takadigi.

 

[takadigi]

So if I were to get married next year, it would take same amount of time either way I apply.

Thanks, Takadigi.

That is correct.

 

[boatbod]

Eligibility thru marriage is 3 years starting from either the date of marriage or LPR date, whichever is later. i.e. you have to be married to a USC for 3 years AND have held your GC for 3 years.