When Can I Apply For U.S. Citizenship?
Many things affect when you can become a citizen.
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If you are married to a U.S. Citizen, it shortens
the time you need to have a green card…
You should wait to apply.
You must have a green card for at least 5 years before you can apply for U.S. citizenship.
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The date you entered is 0.0 years ago…
To be eligible for citizenship, you need to have a green card for at least 5 years.
(but you are allowed to file up to 90 days before your eligibility date.)
You should wait to apply.
Your eligibility date is and you can apply any time after .
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Next, think about the trips you've taken outside the U.S. since …
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You should probably wait to apply.
When you apply, you will need to have been present in the U.S. for at least half of the previous 5 years.
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You should probably wait to apply.
Trips longer than 6 months can cause problems when you apply for U.S. citizenship.
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Good news!
You can apply for U.S. citizenship!
When you're ready, we'd love to help you with your application!