Processing time and procedure (I-751 & N-400)

[Babeth 0]

hello everyone,

I have read some thread about this topic but I dont seems find the answer to my question. Hopefully you can help me:

1. How long does it usually take to process I-751.

2. When is the best time to file for N-400, and how long.

I have seen some people file for N-400 while waiting for I-751, why is that? Thanks!

[motu 5]

It could take 3 to 6 months for I751 but maybe even longer. You can file for Citizenship after three years of marriage (minus the 90 days) or five years if no longer married to the USC. So, if the I751 is still pending - and a year has passed - you are at the three year mark to be eligible to file for citizenship. Good Luck

[john_t_03 0]

It could take 3 to 6 months for I751 but maybe even longer. You can file for Citizenship after three years of marriage (minus the 90 days) or five years if no longer married to the USC. So, if the I751 is still pending - and a year has passed - you are at the three year mark to be eligible to file for citizenship. Good Luck

This is incorrect - you can file for citizenship 3 years (minus 90 days) after the issue date of your green card (approval of AOS). When you got married is irrelevant. There are separate requirements about actual time spent in US, etc. which you can find on the N-400 application instructions.

[motu 5]

It could take 3 to 6 months for I751 but maybe even longer. You can file for Citizenship after three years of marriage (minus the 90 days) or five years if no longer married to the USC. So, if the I751 is still pending - and a year has passed - you are at the three year mark to be eligible to file for citizenship. Good Luck

This is incorrect - you can file for citizenship 3 years (minus 90 days) after the issue date of your green card (approval of AOS). When you got married is irrelevant. There are separate requirements about actual time spent in US, etc. which you can find on the N-400 application instructions.

John is right. I meant to say three years from the issuance of the greencard but in my mind its the same as three years from marriage (she got the greencard about 7 months later - so my mind is somehow screwed up on this bit) Good Luck