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How does a foreign national who has held permanent resident status for more than 5 years apply for citizenship after divorcing a US citizen spouse?
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∙ 17y ago
So what? Don't worry about the divorce. You were a resident for five years. And as long as you were legally married and stayed out of trouble you should be granted U.S. Citizenship. Visit the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services website for specific information. http://www.uscis.gov
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∙ 17y ago
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∙ 17y agoI dont think the divorce should have any affect, pay $1500 for a lawyer and get your paper work in
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If your fiance is a permanent resident and you're a US citizen how would the permanent resident get citizenship and how long do they have to wait to apply for citizenship?
3 years of being permenent resident then you can apply
How Can a legal permanent resident be awarded citizenship if married to an American citizen?
yes. it can, but not always is.
Can you get Spanish citizenship by marrying a Spanish citizen?
It is possible for U.S. citizens to apply for permanent resident status for their foreign spouses. After a certain amount of time, the permanent resident spouse is eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship.
Is it possible to marry a outsider upon applying for a citizenship and getting a divorce after applying?
yes but its tough takes a while * No, the dissolution of a marriage will render the application for citizenship null and void unless the foreign national spouse holds permanent resident status.
What is the process of renewing an expired alien resident card if you are a permanent resident married to a US citizen?
Answer: If you have been married for 3 yrs or more than you can choose to renew your permanent resident card or file for citizenship. If you choose to renew your card, its the same process as any other permanent resident would have to go through.
Can a permanent resident apply for citizenship with two misdemeanors?
find an attorney and have the misdemeanors "expunged". to answer your question, yes you can apply.
What is legal permanent resident status?
A Permanent Resident is a non-citizen within a country other than one which they have citizenship for. Permanent Residency grants them all rights to live in that country for as long as they desire, with certain conditions. They do not have all rights of a citizen, such as voting and representation, however; Residency is normally the last step towards gaining citizenship.
Can you become Australian at the same time as your child born in Australia while you are permanent resident?
No. Citizenship is not automatically granted to children born in Australia and people do not get automatic citizenship if they have a child in Australia regardless of whether they have a permanent visa or not.
If you have a you-551 card can you get a us-passport?
This is the same question as if you are a U.S. permanent resident, as the "Green Card" or permanent residence card is Immigration Form I-551. Essentially No, not until you fulfill and undergo requirements for U.S. citizenship by naturalization. Up until then you are a foreign national or alien.
Does a male who is a lawful permanent resident derive citizenship through his wife upon her naturalization?
No, you would want to have her apply for a visa.
If you and your fiance have a child together and he is a permanent resident would getting married make him a citizen?
Not automatically. After being married to a US citizen for two years the legal foreign national spouse can apply for citizenship. Visit the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service website for specific information.
Can a us permanent resident have another residency from another country?
Yes, it is called dual citizenship.
