When does the five years start?

[heff 0]

Apologies if this question has been addressed elsewhere... I couldn't find a thread about it so thought I'd just start a new one.

I am trying to join the Air Force as a direct commissioned officer and as such have to be a naturalized citizen first. So my question is when am I eligible to apply for citizenship?

I came to the US from England on a K1 visa which was issued in April 2007. I married in May 2007 but we seperated in 2010 and are still not officially divorced. My permanent resident card states "resident since 10/25/2007" and I'm not sure where this date came from, perhaps when my conditional card was issued following my marriage.

So based on what the green card says I cannot apply for citizenship until October of this year. However, I was here legally from April 2007 when my K1 visa was issued so does this time (April untill October) count towards the five years requirement? Which would mean I can apply in April?

I hope this makes sense and that someone can point me to where I might find the answer. Many thanks.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

From date on card. That is the date your residency was approved, after marriage. When you were here on a K-1 you were a non-immigrant. Good luck.

[Kajikit 65]

You have to use the date on your card. They count the five years forward from there. You'll be able to join the airforce as a USC some time next year.