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Us Citizenship For Spouse
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To obtain U.S. Citizenship for a foreign spouse, they must be a lawful permanent resident for 3 years and live in marital union. File Form N-400 for naturalization. U-Visa holders need 3 years of status and continuous presence, then file Form I-485 to adjust status. Form I-130 is not needed for U-Visa holders adjusting status.Full Conversation
I need the step by step process to obtain US citizenship for a foreign spouse.
Hi ****! Here's a step-by-step process to obtain U.S. citizenship for your foreign spouse:
*. Establish Eligibility:
- Your spouse must have been a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) for at least 3 years.
- Your spouse must have been living with you in marital union for those 3 years.
*. File Form N-*:
- Complete and submit Form N-*, Application for Naturalization.
- Include required documents and evidence of eligibility.
*. Biometrics Appointment:
- Attend a biometrics appointment to provide fingerprints, photos, and signatures.
*. Interview and Exam:
- Attend a naturalization interview and pass English and civics tests.
*. Receive Decision:
- USCIS will notify you of their decision. If approved, you'll receive a notice to take the Oath of Allegiance.
*. Take the Oath of Allegiance:
- Attend the oath ceremony and receive the Certificate of Naturalization.
Do you have any specific questions about any of these steps?
*. Establish Eligibility:
- Your spouse must have been a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) for at least 3 years.
- Your spouse must have been living with you in marital union for those 3 years.
*. File Form N-*:
- Complete and submit Form N-*, Application for Naturalization.
- Include required documents and evidence of eligibility.
*. Biometrics Appointment:
- Attend a biometrics appointment to provide fingerprints, photos, and signatures.
*. Interview and Exam:
- Attend a naturalization interview and pass English and civics tests.
*. Receive Decision:
- USCIS will notify you of their decision. If approved, you'll receive a notice to take the Oath of Allegiance.
*. Take the Oath of Allegiance:
- Attend the oath ceremony and receive the Certificate of Naturalization.
Do you have any specific questions about any of these steps?
What if your spouse is here under a U-Visa?
If your spouse is here under a U-Visa, they must follow these additional steps:
- Have U-Visa status for at least 3 years.
- Maintain continuous presence in the U.S. for these 3 years.
- File Form I-* to adjust status to a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder).
Would you like more details on any of these steps?
- Have U-Visa status for at least 3 years.
- Maintain continuous presence in the U.S. for these 3 years.
- File Form I-* to adjust status to a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder).
Would you like more details on any of these steps?
Yes, please!
If your spouse is here under a U-Visa, here's what they need to do:
*. Eligibility:
- Have U-Visa status for at least 3 years.
- Maintain continuous presence in the U.S. for these 3 years.
*. File Form I-*:
- Complete and submit Form I-*, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
- Include necessary documents and evidence of eligibility.
*. Biometrics Appointment:
- Attend a biometrics appointment to provide fingerprints, photos, and signatures.
*. Interview:
- Attend an interview if required.
*. Receive Decision:
- USCIS will notify you of their decision. If approved, your spouse will receive a Green Card.
*. Naturalization Process:
- After holding the Green Card for 3 years, your spouse can then follow the steps for naturalization listed earlier.
Would you need more information on any specific step in this process?
*. Eligibility:
- Have U-Visa status for at least 3 years.
- Maintain continuous presence in the U.S. for these 3 years.
*. File Form I-*:
- Complete and submit Form I-*, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
- Include necessary documents and evidence of eligibility.
*. Biometrics Appointment:
- Attend a biometrics appointment to provide fingerprints, photos, and signatures.
*. Interview:
- Attend an interview if required.
*. Receive Decision:
- USCIS will notify you of their decision. If approved, your spouse will receive a Green Card.
*. Naturalization Process:
- After holding the Green Card for 3 years, your spouse can then follow the steps for naturalization listed earlier.
Would you need more information on any specific step in this process?
What about I-*? Is that necessary?
Form I-* (Petition for Alien Relative) is generally used to establish the relationship between a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and a foreign relative who wishes to immigrate to the U.S. Since your spouse is already in the U.S. under a U-Visa, Form I-* is not required for adjusting status to a Green Card holder through Form I-*.
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