Three Years Question

[Scouser92 6]

Hi guys I'm wondering if you can advice me on this. 

 

I came to the US in may of 2017. Married the next day and  I've been here for almost a year and a half.

 

It took over a year to get my green card so I've been only been a permanent resident since June of 2018.

 

So when can I apply for naturalization? Is it three years from becoming a permanent resident or does the whole time being here count? 

 

I hope that makes sense.

[Wuozopo 4,293]

4 minutes ago, Scouser92 said:

Hi guys I'm wondering if you can advice me on this. 

 

I came to the US in may of 2017. Married the next day and  I've been here for almost a year and a half.

 

It took over a year to get my green card so I've been only been a permanent resident since June of 2018.

 

So when can I apply for naturalization? Is it three years from becoming a permanent resident or does the whole time being here count? 

 

I hope that makes sense.

 

You will be eligible June 2021. You can submit the application 90 days prior to the date printed on your greencard. 

[Scouser92 6]

2 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

 

You will be eligible June 2021. You can submit the application 90 days prior to the date printed on your greencard. 

Okay, thanks for the reply I appreciate it.

[Diane and Chris 651]

4 hours ago, Scouser92 said:

Hi guys I'm wondering if you can advice me on this. 

 

I came to the US in may of 2017. Married the next day and  I've been here for almost a year and a half.

 

It took over a year to get my green card so I've been only been a permanent resident since June of 2018.

 

So when can I apply for naturalization? Is it three years from becoming a permanent resident or does the whole time being here count? 

 

I hope that makes sense.

You must apply for ROC before applying for citizenship. 

[Dashinka 24,592]

The three year rule (or five year rule) applies based on the time as a permanent resident.  Time in the US prior to getting the GC doesn't count.

 

Good Luck!

[Roni07 11]

Is it not best to look at your GC and look at the Resident Since and Card Expires Dates?