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Subject: Re: How long to gain citizenship after naturalisation application? Posted on: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:22:17 -0700

Joe Feise (Immigration) wrote:

> mnetley@... wrote on 04/10/08 07:25:
>
>> Dear group,
>>
>> My wife completes three years as an LPR in February, so will be
>> applying for citizenship/naturalisation 90 days in advance.
>
>
>
> A person needs to be a Permanent Resident for 5 years before being
> eligible for naturalization.
> See the "Guide to Naturalization", available on the CIS website.

Yes, in this case she would need 5 years.
However, "A person" in your response is a bit misleading.
After all, if married to and living with a US citizen for 3 years, you
can file for naturalization 90 days short of THREE years on getting PR
status. This is also in the "Guide"
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