When to apply for citizenship

[Genets 0]

Hi everyone!

I am planning to apply for citizenship in the next few months, but I wanted to make sure I am eligible to apply before I start the process. I entered the USA in 2012 on K1 Visa. I got married in October 2012, and became permanent resident in July 2013. Unfortunately things didn't work out so we got separated and eventually divorced in Dec 2016. So am I eligible to apply for citizenship at this point?

Thank you in advance for your help.

 

Regards..

[zilchfox 296]

You can apply 90 days in advance of your 5-year LPR anniversary (July 2013), so no you're still looking at approximately April 2018. 

 

It's now 5 years because you're no longer married to the spouse that sponsored you, otherwise you'd be eligible now under the 3-year rule. 

[charmander 692]

15 minutes ago, Genets said:

Hi everyone!

I am planning to apply for citizenship in the next few months, but I wanted to make sure I am eligible to apply before I start the process. I entered the USA in 2012 on K1 Visa. I got married in October 2012, and became permanent resident in July 2013. Unfortunately things didn't work out so we got separated and eventually divorced in Dec 2016. So am I eligible to apply for citizenship at this point?

Thank you in advance for your help.

 

Regards..

No not yet. Sometime in April 2018 you will be eligible to apply based on 5 year residency.

 

Start from Page 5 of this document https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/article/attachments.pdf to check if you satisfy the remaining requirements.

[Genets 0]

Thanks for the speedy response!