Citizenship/Naturalization at 5 Years instead of 3???

[Maire 1]

Good Morning! Its been years since I have been in this forum. But, I have a question and need help! A little overview: I brought my fiance on a Fiance Visa from Cuba in 2009 and he became a permanent resident. We are still happily married, but never applied for naturalization at 3 years because we were struggling with a new baby and money was tight. However, I have now started filing the N-400 application online so that he can become a US Citizen (money is wayy better now). My questions is since he has been a permanent resident for more than 5 years: Should I select for the naturalization application the condition that says: 1) Be a permanent resident for 5 years or 2)Married to a US Citizen for at least 3 years?? Im confused??! Anybody in here applied for Naturalization way after the 3 years??Im thinking on selecting number 1: Permanent Resident for  5 years but I am not sure. Please help!😓

Edited January 9, 2019 by Maire

[MaLo 15]

Follow the 5 years process. Much less documentation than 3 years process where you have to provide evidence of Marital Union for the three years. 

[Unlockable 7,306]

Agree with above.

 

File under 5 year rule. Much easier.

 

 

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

1 hour ago, Maire said:

Good Morning! Its been years since I have been in this forum. But, I have a question and need help! A little overview: I brought my fiance on a Fiance Visa from Cuba in 2009 and he became a permanent resident. We are still happily married, but never applied for naturalization at 3 years because we were struggling with a new baby and money was tight. However, I have now started filing the N-400 application online so that he can become a US Citizen (money is wayy better now). My questions is since he has been a permanent resident for more than 5 years: Should I select for the naturalization application the condition that says: 1) Be a permanent resident for 5 years or 2)Married to a US Citizen for at least 3 years?? Im confused??! Anybody in here applied for Naturalization way after the 3 years??Im thinking on selecting number 1: Permanent Resident for  5 years but I am not sure. Please help!😓

You do the permanent resident for 5 years because that is what you are. It is also less documentation on your end so that is good for you. 

[Corredor 10]

Under 5 years.   It will be much faster and you won't have to provide proof of bona fide marriage again like before.  

[Maire 1]

Thank you all!!!! I thought so but was doubting myself a little bit!!! Also, anybody has filed the n400 online??? I dont see them asking for passport photos??!

[Corredor 10]

They no longer require passport photos.   They will take your photo during your biometrics appointment and they will use that for your naturalization certificate.