Is this a right time to file for naturalization for a US citizen. She qualify for applying.

[Jaswin 4]

Hello Everyone

Is this a right time under current administration to apply for my spouse Naturalization , being a spouse of a US citizen. My spouse is eligible under 3 + years one .she entered on IR1 visa. My stepchild had IR2, but my child left the country permanently after she got married overseas. Should I wait or apply for my spouse naturalization. Or wait for 3 years more for the new administration to take over. I hope applying at uscis online is a start forward process. Please help or advice on the issue. We are bit sacred though ..

 

 

Edited 3 hours ago by Jaswin

[OldUser 10,205]

Thousands apply and thousands become citizens.

 

Does she have any immigration issues or criminal past?

 

What's her resident since date on green card? She may be eligible under general provision if she became a LPR in August 2020.

 

[George99 13]

There have been several reports by reliable sources that the Citizenship test is going to get harder (civics test and English test) so it is advisable to apply this year. Some have said that the changes will take place after the first of the year but those who apply this year will still have the existing requirements.

[Jaswin 4]

20 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Thousands apply and thousands become citizens.

 

Does she have any immigration issues or criminal past?

 

What's her resident since date on green card? She may be eligible under general provision if she became a LPR in August 2020.

 

Thanks for it. She got GC stamped at the time of port of entry on March 14th 2022. 

[OldUser 10,205]

1 minute ago, Jaswin said:

Thanks for it. She got GC stamped at the time of port of entry on March 14th 2022. 

Ok, she's only eligible under 3 year rule so far. In 2027 she could apply under general provision.

 

Right now she's eligible (at least based on resident since date) to apply under 3 year rule.

 

Again, unless she has issues:

 

25 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Does she have any immigration issues or criminal past?

She can apply today

[Jaswin 4]

Just now, Jaswin said:

Thanks for it. She got GC stamped at the time of port of entry on March 14th 2022. 

Good moral character, No felony, no public charge etc , never spend more thann 180 days out of country .

 

 

[Jaswin 4]

23 minutes ago, George99 said:

There have been several reports by reliable sources that the Citizenship test is going to get harder (civics test and English test) so it is advisable to apply this year. Some have said that the changes will take place after the first of the year but those who apply this year will still have the existing requirements.

Thanks..

 What u think should we apply in few weeks to avoid those hardships to pass the citizenship exams 

[OldUser 10,205]

5 minutes ago, Jaswin said:

Thanks..

 What u think should we apply in few weeks to avoid those hardships to pass the citizenship exams 

Why wait? LPR is always one serious issue away from being put in removal and deported.

 

If she wants to be a citizen, no reason to wait.

 

[Jaswin 4]

3 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Ok, she's only eligible under 3 year rule so far. In 2027 she could apply under general provision.

 

Right now she's eligible (at least based on resident since date) to apply under 3 year rule.

 

Again, unless she has issues:

 

She can apply today

How to prove marital union proof , we have joint bank statements, but lease is running on my name only though we r living together and paying our rent through our joint ac since april 2025.  Bank ac which was initially opened in april 2022 until oct 2024 and currently we restated the same ac as a joint ac since April 2025. We  are filing our tax returns jointly since 2022 

[Jaswin 4]

2 minutes ago, Jaswin said:

How to prove marital union proof , we have joint bank statements, but lease is running on my name only though we r living together and paying our rent through our joint ac since april 2025.  Bank ac which was initially opened in april 2022 until oct 2024 and currently we restated the same ac as a joint ac since April 2025. We  are filing our tax returns jointly since 2022 

Also, I m preparing to apply myself through uscis account ( will create her ac ) , might take 2 weeks to get things done ( docs etc ) to get going 

[OldUser 10,205]

4 minutes ago, Jaswin said:

How to prove marital union proof , we have joint bank statements, but lease is running on my name only 

That's not ideal... Why didn't you add spouse to lease?

 

5 minutes ago, Jaswin said:

We  are filing our tax returns jointly since 2022 

That's good

[Jaswin 4]

9 minutes ago, OldUser said:

That's not ideal... Why didn't you add spouse to lease?

 

That's good

Because, I just forgot to put her name on the lease at the time on move in.  We do have joint ac, filing taxes together except lease , we r keeping photos of the home together though. Putting her in lease now, will increase my lease definately

[OldUser 10,205]

Just now, Jaswin said:

 Putting her in lease now, will increase my lease definately

I wouldn't risk the immigration because it costs more to have her on lease.

 

1 minute ago, Jaswin said:

Because, I just forgot to put her name on the lease at the time on move in.  

Forgot or it was cheaper?

 

I'm only telling the best, you do what works for you

[Jaswin 4]

15 minutes ago, OldUser said:

I wouldn't risk the immigration because it costs more to have her on lease.

 

Forgot or it was cheaper?

 

I'm only telling the best, you do what works for you

It was cheaper rent for a individual rather than 2 people's  yes

[OldUser 10,205]

27 minutes ago, Jaswin said:

It was cheaper rent for a individual rather than 2 people's  yes

Not great for her protection in life. If she's not on lease, what happens if you suddenly die?

 

Not great for immigration either.

 

Do you both at least have IDs or DLs with this address?

Edited 1 hour ago by OldUser