Which path to gain citizenship

[tierneyc24 0]

Was looking for some advice for a young family friend. We have a family member (whom is a US citizen) who is planning to marry in the upcoming weeks a permenant resident. The permenent resident arrived in the U.S. when she was 8 years old and has been here for 10 years so far. My question is, what is the best path for her to gain citizneship? Can she apply because of the amount of years of being here in the U.S. or can she do it through her soon to be marriage. Also..., they're expecting a child later on in the year. She arrived in the U.S. with her mom (also permenant resident), but I'm not sure if she has gained citizenship yet.

[designguy 1,179]

7 minutes ago, tierneyc24 said:

Was looking for some advice for a young family friend. We have a family member (whom is a US citizen) who is planning to marry in the upcoming weeks a permenant resident. The permenent resident arrived in the U.S. when she was 8 years old and has been here for 10 years so far. My question is, what is the best path for her to gain citizneship? Can she apply because of the amount of years of being here in the U.S. or can she do it through her soon to be marriage. Also..., they're expecting a child later on in the year. She arrived in the U.S. with her mom (also permenant resident), but I'm not sure if she has gained citizenship yet.

If she meets the following criteria then she can apply for Naturalization

• Be at least 18 years old at the time of filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.

• Be a permanent resident (have a “Green Card”) for at least 5 years.

• Show that you have lived for at least 3 months in the state or USCIS district where you apply. 

• Demonstrate continuous residence in the United States for at least 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing Form N-400. 

• Show that you have been physically present in the United States for at least 30 months out of the 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing Form N-400. 

• Be able to read, write, and speak basic English. 

• Have a basic understanding of U.S. history and government (civics). 

• Be a person of good moral character. 

• Demonstrate an attachment to the principles and ideals of the U.S. Constitution.

https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/educators/naturalization-information

 

[Just Paul 4,595]

8 minutes ago, tierneyc24 said:

Was looking for some advice for a young family friend. We have a family member (whom is a US citizen) who is planning to marry in the upcoming weeks a permenant resident. The permenent resident arrived in the U.S. when she was 8 years old and has been here for 10 years so far. My question is, what is the best path for her to gain citizneship? Can she apply because of the amount of years of being here in the U.S. or can she do it through her soon to be marriage. Also..., they're expecting a child later on in the year. She arrived in the U.S. with her mom (also permenant resident), but I'm not sure if she has gained citizenship yet.

Her marrying a citizen bears no impact on her filing for her own citizenship.   If her mother obtained US citizenship before she was 18 she should already be a citizten.  Otherwise she just files a N-400.

[NancyNguyen 1,658]

1. Ask the mom or the dad if they were naturalized before she was 18. If they were , she is citizen now. 

 

2. If they are still permanent residents now, she can apply on being permanent resident for at least 5 years.