Requirment to get citizenship

[Renata1984 0]

Hello everybody,,, my husband had just passed away like a week ago... Well about 6 month ago i ve got the 10 years Green CArd. I really do not know what to do next... Can i get the citizenship faster because of his death? Do i need to wait like 3 more years to be able to apply for it? And what income do i need to have by year if i want to get a citizenship? I earn now 18 000 $ Will it be enough?

THANKS in advance

[realcool1 0]

your husband just died and you are talking about citizenship,ok back to your question,you are just a green car holder now without your husband you will have to wait for 5 year like a normal green card holder.

[antda 13]

Hi Renata1984,

Sorry for you loss of your husband... My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this itme.

In answer to your question:

Unfortunately, one of the requirements of US citizenship, under the 3-year rule is to still be married and living with the same US citizen spouse. And since your husband is deceased, you cannot apply under this rule anymore. However, you can still apply for citizenship under the 5-year general rule or anytime after that....

As for US citizenship (or any other citizenship), you seriously have to think about this. This is not a decision to be taken lightly, especially in the recent events of your life. Having citizenship can have both positive and negative consequences in your life. So think it over....

The questions right now you should ask are: Now that my husband has passed away, do I see myself happier living in and belonging in the USA? Or do I see myself happier and belonging in my former country? Do I see myself having allegiance to the USA? Or do I see myself having allegiance to another country?

As for finances...There is no income requirement to apply for US Citizenship...

And now that your husband is deceased (assuming they were your sponsor), then he is no longer obligated to fulfill the requirements of the I-864 (affidavit of support) that he signed...

However, as a US citizen, you will be required to file an income tax return, regardless of your income, and regardless of where you live in the world

As well, you might be subjected to US taxes, in terms of your husband's estate (someone else can explain this further...)

There are people that live in the USA as permanent residents, which is ok to do.....Just renew your green card every 10 years...

There is no deadline and/or obligation to be a US citizen...As it is completely optional...

So think it over...And good luck with whatever you decide...

Hope this helps. Good luck.

Ant

Hello everybody,,, my husband had just passed away like a week ago... Well about 6 month ago i ve got the 10 years Green CArd. I really do not know what to do next... Can i get the citizenship faster because of his death? Do i need to wait like 3 more years to be able to apply for it? And what income do i need to have by year if i want to get a citizenship? I earn now 18 000 $ Will it be enough?

THANKS in advance

[NickD 202]

To put it in a non-sensitive very sarcastic way, my wife had to keep me alive clear through the completion of her oath ceremony. What really made me happy, she still wants to keep me alive after all this was over. Not that I had any doubts, we have been through a lot together. Just puts you in frame of mind that you are guilty of fraud until you prove yourself innocent and that is a constant reminder that maybe fraud does indeed exist or they wouldn't make such a huge issue of it.

We can give you sympathy for your loss, and that we do, but not from the USCIS.