Newbie question. US Citizen from k1 Visa question

[Paolo11 0]

Hello. Sorry for asking. I just want to clarify before I submit the requirements. My wife got her permanent Greencard last 4/26/2014 and her remove for status on 6/2016. When can she apply for US Citizenship or when is the best time to apply?

[little immigrant 800]

She has been eligible to apply since 2017

 

I suggest to apply online 

 

https://www.uscis.gov/n-400

Edited June 18, 2018 by little immigrant

[Coco8 1,039]

Because it is under the 3 year rule (3 years from becoming a resident), she can already apply. 

 

The best time is now if she wants to become a citizen. It takes a while,  6 months or longer, depending on where you live.

Edited June 18, 2018 by Coco8

[Paolo11 0]

3 minutes ago, Dee elle said:

She is eligible to apply after 3 years of LPR status if she is still married to the spouse who sponsored her K1, or after 5 years of LPR status is she is no longer married to that person. Application window opens 90 days before each date. There is no “best” time.. each person decides when or if they apply 

I am the spouse who did her k1. So I can apply now, right?

 

Also, any tips? Do I need to submit more evidence? Also,  I make two separate checks. One is for biometrics and other is for the application fee, yes? Any more forms I need to work on aside from n400? Sorry for asking.

[Paolo11 0]

9 minutes ago, little immigrant said:

She has been eligible to apply since 2017

 

I suggest to apply online 

 

https://www.uscis.gov/n-400

 

Is it faster or reliable than mail? Also, can I pay the fee online like a credit card instead of mailing check?

[little immigrant 800]

6 minutes ago, Paolo11 said:

 

Is it faster or reliable than mail? Also, can I pay the fee online like a credit card instead of mailing check?

I believe so and you can fill out G-1450 to pay with credit card. I suggest you read the instructions which are in the link I sent. I made one check it doesn't really matter. 

Edited June 18, 2018 by little immigrant

[KDMG12 9]

1 minute ago, Paolo11 said:

 

Is it faster or reliable than mail? Also, can I pay the fee online like a credit card instead of mailing check?

What’s your local office?

 

I’m in San Antonio. I filed on paper. We received my husband’s interview notice prior to some VJ users filing online at a similar time. I suggest doing some research for your local office. Go to immigration timelines for N-400 and search for your particular office. Then you can see how quickly online cases are moving compared to others.

[Paolo11 0]

Just now, KDMG12 said:

What’s your local office?

 

I’m in San Antonio. I filed on paper. We received my husband’s interview notice prior to some VJ users filing online at a similar time. I suggest doing some research for your local office. Go to immigration timelines for N-400 and search for your particular office. Then you can see how quickly online cases are moving compared to others.

Los Angeles, CA.

[Mollie09 1,543]

21 hours ago, Dee elle said:

She is eligible to apply after 3 years of LPR status if she is still married to the spouse who sponsored her K1, or after 5 years of LPR status is she is no longer married to that person. Application window opens 90 days before each date. There is no “best” time.. each person decides when or if they apply 

Just one point of clarification - the 3 year rule applies to anyone married to a USC, not just the USC who originally petitioned them.