Citizenship Requirements for 3 Year Married Permanent Resident
Have you been a legal permanent resident (green card holder) and married to a U.S. citizen for at least 3 years? If you answered “yes”, you may be eligible to apply to become a citizen of the United States. Are you curious about the citizenship requirements for a three year married permanent resident? You have certain benefits as a legal resident, but there are several rights and responsibilities only available for U.S. citizens.
As a U.S. citizen, you gain the right to vote, travel more freely with a U.S. passport, are eligible for jobs and elected offices requiring citizenship, and are free from the threat of deportation. Naturalization (the process of becoming a citizen) allows you to sponsor your family members (parents, siblings, and married children) who want to join you and your spouse in the United States.
Check Your Eligibility. What are the citizenship requirements?
You qualify for naturalization if you:
- Are 18 years old or older
- Have basic knowledge of U.S. government and can pass a civics test*
- Have been physically present in the U.S. for 18 continuous months (out of the past 3 years) before your application date
- Speak, write, and read basic English*
- Demonstrate good moral character
*Some exemptions apply in certain circumstances
Note: if you were instead looking for the citizenship eligibility requirements for 5 year permanent residents please see this link
Apply to Become a U.S. Citizen!
Road to Status is here to help you complete the N-400 Application for Naturalization to become a US citizen. If you are ready to begin your citizenship application, learn more here about how Road to Status can make your application process faster and easier. Our software will guide you through each step of your process. It usually takes about six months after you apply to become a citizen – so start your application today!
The Pathway to Citizenship
Once you submit your application to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services), they will schedule a biometrics appointment for you, and then an interview at which you will take the U.S. Citizenship test. You may travel while your application is pending because you are still a Permanent Resident, but you MUST be present at your USCIS biometrics appointment, your interview, and your Naturalization Ceremony. You should also make sure that if you leave you still have enough continuous presence to qualify for naturalization.
After passing the civics test, your English test, and your interview, USCIS will schedule you for a Naturalization Ceremony where you will take the Oath of Allegiance, and officially become a citizen of the United States!
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