US Citizenship: When and How Long Before I Can Apply for Naturalization?

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  • @CoCo-wt3mc
    @CoCo-wt3mc 3 роки тому +1

    Great info!! 💛💛

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  3 роки тому

      Thank you!

    • @anactorwins
      @anactorwins 3 роки тому

      @@USImmigrationTalk After finishing up the civics test, how long does it take to go to the oath ceremony?

  • @Literallyarealhuman
    @Literallyarealhuman 2 роки тому

    I didn’t know about the policy change 😮

  • @sadiashabbir5591
    @sadiashabbir5591 3 роки тому

    Ur videos r really informative sir...plz make a video or tell me if someone wants to make a complaint against anyone's case what would be the procedure

  • @nadyachaney8737
    @nadyachaney8737 3 роки тому

    Good day, sir. I stay in United States since 4 of June , 2014. I never been outside United States, since I comes to USA, I apply for my citizenship in March 1, 2020. I never received my Green card for 10 years, I was applied for my I-751 , in June 6 2017, now my case outside normal processing time. From beginning I come to USA by K-1 visa.. I married with my husband on 27 June, 2014. I got my first green card in September , 2015 , for two years. The green card expired in September 2017, before 90 days we was applied for I-751 , it was in 6 June 2017. I never received my Green card for 10 years, I tired to wait for my Green card interview, I applied for my citizenship case N-400, after 5 years, in 1 March 1 , 2020. USCIS said since I applied for my citizenship I will have interviews for both cases in one time. I still waiting for notice for interview, but in August 1, 2021 will be 17 mouth, since I filed my case N-400, online. I am in Texas, there is on the website USCIC.GOV, mention from 14 mounts to 17 Mounts, I can got my citizenship interview, I still not yet received noting. What I should to be doo? Please can you navigate me, what I need to do, to expedite my situation. Thank you very much for your videos.

  • @farzanehhatamiaghdam7142
    @farzanehhatamiaghdam7142 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for your informative video. Now that the N-400 can be applied online can we be outside the US at the time of application? These 90 days residency in a forum you make the application shall be a physical presence inside that jurisdiction or having a permanent address, the State ID, the bank account and etc. would be enough.
    I mean the applicant's residential address is in Los Angeles California for example but at the time of filing N-400 online, she or is on a trip abroad, so she is not physically inside the US but has a permanent address and other proof of address does it make any issue later on? Highly appreciate it if you could answer that.

  • @hancheng6563
    @hancheng6563 3 роки тому +1

    Hi, I have a question.
    I talked with 2 different USCIS people on the phone, and they told me that I can file my n-400 aboard. After traveling outside and finished filling my N-400 aboard, I realized there is an addition rule that a person has to stay in the resided state for 3 months before filling. I have met all the physical presence and continuous residency requirements, but filed my N-400 aboard. Will this be a problem? Thank you so much for answering!

  • @racrai2012
    @racrai2012 3 роки тому +2

    Very informative, please advise when someone gets their green card through marriage does the 3 year starts counting from the date on the conditional green card or the unconditional green card?

  • @lisafaithful3787
    @lisafaithful3787 3 роки тому

    Attorney Khosravi, how about the 3-year wait to citizenship? If the green card was approved and received through vawa, the abusive spouse is a US citizen and the VAWA was filed after divorce how long wait?

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  3 роки тому

      Please schedule a private consultation to discuss your case.

  • @haiderichmond8401
    @haiderichmond8401 3 роки тому

    Hi Sir!i have question..im just confused my physical resident here is already 2yrs but i just got my greencard due to pandemic it takes slow before i got it.Now my question is to apply citizenship its count a day from arrival or its counts a day when i got my greencard.?I really need clarificication with this pls

  • @yourcrytoboynextdoorcrypto671
    @yourcrytoboynextdoorcrypto671 3 роки тому

    Sir question, what if leaving the states all the time but only staying in different countries for 2 weeks to 1 month max, is that an issue?

  • @bellacasin3765
    @bellacasin3765 2 роки тому

    Hi have a good day,I have a question in last 5years I live in one state, but we move 3times in the same state,my question did I need to put that when I fill up the form?2nd question,I don't driver's license even my states I'd Is already expired last 2years I didn't renew it,I can bring my green card and my passport only without driver's license?thank you for answer it's help.

  • @miguelvillanueva5492
    @miguelvillanueva5492 Рік тому

    Hello! My wife is a permanent resident since sept 2019 and I became a US citizen on august 2020. When would be the correct time for her for the early application for her citizenship? Should we start counting the 3 years since she became a permanent resident or since I became a US citizen? Thanks !

  • @maysoonhummadi4502
    @maysoonhummadi4502 3 роки тому +1

    Hello
    I had green card for more than 8 years through which i had many trips out side U.S each for many months(less than 6 months) because i had a job outside the US..i settled in US since 5 months and applied for citizenship and will have my interview soon.
    I have bank account and own apartment and paying my tax regularly during all this time but my total stay in the U.S is less than one year and not 913 days as mentioned in the video..would that affect my citizenship application??any advice??
    Thanks

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  3 роки тому

      Please schedule a private consultation to review your case

    • @maysoonhummadi4502
      @maysoonhummadi4502 3 роки тому

      @@USImmigrationTalk
      How is that??what to do please.

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  3 роки тому

      If you did not meet the residency requirement, your case will be denied. Please email info@jqklaw.com for a consultation ($250 fee for 30 minutes).

  • @tarabobart5524
    @tarabobart5524 3 роки тому

    Hi,
    Can you pls tell me what a Returning Legal Immigrant who came to Trinidad and Tobago in March 2020 on a brief vacation but has been able to return to the US because of the Pandemic. As I have overstayed due to no intent or fault of my own and anxious to return as soon as I am able to do so. Thank you

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  3 роки тому

      I would need to review your case in private to be able to give legal guidance. Please schedule a consultation by emailing my office directly: info@jqklaw.com

  • @rdogshow
    @rdogshow 2 роки тому

    My wife literally just received our green card in the mail today. We waited 30 months from the day we applied til receiving it. She entered the US through the K1. Do we get credited with the lost time? We waited so long. In other words, do we have to wait less than the three years from the issue date of the green card to apply for citizenship? Note: my wife received the 10 year green card though.

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  2 роки тому

      Hi, the citizenship time calculation starts from the admission date listed on the Green Card unfortunately.

    • @rdogshow
      @rdogshow 2 роки тому +1

      @@USImmigrationTalk that’s what I thought. Was hoping to be wrong though. Thank you for the information.

  • @hannaysaung4923
    @hannaysaung4923 2 роки тому

    Can I change my citizenship interview location? Thank you.

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  2 роки тому

      Hi! Please schedule a private consultation by emailing us at Info@JQKLaw. com. Alternatively, you may ask your question during the live Q&As session next Wednesday, at 6 PM Pacific. Thank you.

  • @randomvidz02024
    @randomvidz02024 2 роки тому

    Hi, I got my 10 Years green card through marriage. I haven't apply yet for N400 with the 3 year rule...... Can I still do it after 3 years? Please advice :) Thank you

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  2 роки тому

      Hi! Please schedule a private consultation by emailing us at Info@JQKLaw. com. Alternatively, you may ask your question during the live Q&As session next Wednesday, at 6 PM Pacific. Thank you.

  • @pokemonhunter8418
    @pokemonhunter8418 3 роки тому

    My birth certificate has never been created I'm not a registered child in the UK
    Nether my parents has nor I do
    ????????????????

  • @tavusk3119
    @tavusk3119 3 роки тому +2

    Hi, thank you for your informative videos. Please keep us updated on any new information concerning physical presence in the US when applying for naturalization (if the USCIS still checks the physical presence requirement not only in the past 5 years but from the time the green card was granted). Thank you🙏

  • @ceuser3555
    @ceuser3555 3 роки тому +3

    Very informative, well presented. Thank you for explaining these technicalities in detail.

  • @jamespatterson1433
    @jamespatterson1433 Місяць тому

    My Philipina girl friend has lived in the US as a citizen since she was 17, now she's 66. She found out she has breast cancer and starts her chemo tomorrow. Her niece who is 50, and just finished care giver school of somekind over in the Philippines. My girlfriend and the niece wants to have her over to North Carolinia where we live to help her out with her day to day during her treatments. The niece has a passport if it helps. My girl friend is on medical leave, and did work 40 hours but she makes 15 something hour.
    I just learned about humanitarian parole just yesterday. How do we get her here asap?
    I did print out form I-134 and I think it was I-131.

  • @PonsoPilato1552
    @PonsoPilato1552 2 роки тому +1

    My green card is almost 3 years now and I happen to still have my schooling to be finished here in my home country, I've been in the US for 7 months but then I came back to the Philippines and start the course of being an Aircraft maintenance, before all that I applied for a re-entry permit, now it is going to expire and I need to go back to the US for at least a year to continue my residency, I applied for a leave of absence in my school here and told them I will return to finish my studies formally. What are the grounds for me to still apply for a US citizenship, does having a green card for 3 years still counts? I know I still have to be physically living in the US for 2.5 years with no travels at all right?

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Luis! Please schedule a private consultation by emailing us at Info@JQKLaw. com. Alternatively, you may ask your question during the live Q&As session next Wednesday, at 6 PM Pacific. Thank you.

    • @samluca945
      @samluca945 2 роки тому

      hi kabayan. I hope it all works out well for you.

  • @elmerdelacruz3394
    @elmerdelacruz3394 Рік тому

    Not clear very very 😂😢 sorry speak slow

  • @paulyncastro8485
    @paulyncastro8485 3 роки тому +1

    Hi sir, I obtained my green card about 5 yrs ago and planning to apply for naturalization. However, in the last 5 years, I go on vacation at least 3 months every year to Philippines during summer break but I still stay in the US 9 months out of the year. I was wondering if that could be a problem that falls under "multiple absences that is less than 6 months". Thank you so much!

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  3 роки тому

      Probably not, but I need to review your case privately to be able to answer that.

    • @Literallyarealhuman
      @Literallyarealhuman 2 роки тому

      No but like he said he needs to review your case like for example if you can’t prove you’ve been paying taxes on the us, if it looks like u work somewhere else and don’t pay American taxes for it. Generally if your docs look like you are clearly not living in the us. If you call the us home and that’s where you’re based then it should go super smooth.

  • @BREVIE
    @BREVIE 2 роки тому

    What if from IR2 green card holder... How long before filing us citizenship

  • @David-uz8hu
    @David-uz8hu 3 роки тому +1

    Sir i am currently 20 years old and am waitinh for interview date..my f3 visa was filed on may 2009..my bday is on sep...wil i not be in the interview list..i had paid fees and submitted documments andbit all has been successfully accepted...plz reply

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  3 роки тому

      These cases are subject to the travel ban. Will need to wait some more time before your interview comes up.

    • @David-uz8hu
      @David-uz8hu 3 роки тому

      @@USImmigrationTalk is there any chance that i can get excluded due to age..

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  3 роки тому

      I need to review your case first before I can answer that. Please schedule a consultation.

  • @nadiahashim2486
    @nadiahashim2486 3 роки тому +1

    Very informative video!! Please let me know
    After getting green card on marriage base, it takes 3 years to get citizenship first? and can i travel to the home country for a month to meet my family? there is no harm or it will effect to citizenship process, Please respond.

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  3 роки тому +1

      Hi, I have a detailed video about citizenship which you can watch. Travel for a month is not an issue for citizenship

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  3 роки тому +1

      Hi

    • @nadiahashim2486
      @nadiahashim2486 3 роки тому

      @@USImmigrationTalk thanks and appreciate to respond

  • @Raj3eenTV
    @Raj3eenTV 2 роки тому

    I got stuck in my country during covid period for 8months is that going to impact my application ?

  • @orz4169
    @orz4169 3 роки тому

    My husband is from Brazil. His Brazilian father is deceased now and never married his mother. Shortly after, she married his stepfather who is a US citizen. They are now divorced. They married before he became 18. On the form N-400, there is a section to whether state if his parents married before his 18th birthday if one of his parents is a US citizen. His mother is a permanent resident. Should he check "yes" or "no"?

  • @loryrowe6581
    @loryrowe6581 3 роки тому

    Hello Sir, I applied for N400 Naturalization few months ago. I have an expired Philippine passport. My question is do I need to renew it for my naturalization interview? Thanks.

  • @mohammadalabdat7603
    @mohammadalabdat7603 3 роки тому

    My daughter arrived to usa before she turne 18 few days . should i wait 5 years to apply for her citizenship or i can apply for her right away .. thank you very much

  • @MohanRajaBhoopalan
    @MohanRajaBhoopalan Рік тому

    you have not covered the citizenship for people coming back with re-entry permit. Please update the video.

  • @edytito3376
    @edytito3376 2 роки тому

    I do appreciate if you answer me sir .. I’m Iran immigrated I have four years and half can I apply for citizenship now please answer

  • @DaicyMiaLuv2
    @DaicyMiaLuv2 2 роки тому

    Thank you for all the information..

  • @wiktorandrade7933
    @wiktorandrade7933 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video thank you!

  • @lateefatakanni8673
    @lateefatakanni8673 2 роки тому +1

    The best so far

  • @kyanhvu4793
    @kyanhvu4793 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for your video! It was very helpful!

  • @narendravora1256
    @narendravora1256 2 роки тому

    What about covid situation? How do they cinsider?

  • @mamonmishra2113
    @mamonmishra2113 3 роки тому +1

    Very informative videos!

  • @rashidshaikh1878
    @rashidshaikh1878 3 роки тому +1

    Great information

  • @ADLCx
    @ADLCx 3 роки тому

    Hi , I need a question answered ! I’m in DACA and I read somewhere that (hopefully) they’ll give a path to citizenship, but I never graduated high school due to personal reason and being poor. Would that affect me from being eligible to become a resident? Should I enroll myself back into school ? Should I take some type of high school equivalency test ?

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  3 роки тому

      There's no rule or pathway to citizenship right now. Hopefully something will open up in the future.

  • @salaguirreful
    @salaguirreful 2 роки тому

    Hi,
    I got my GC in 03/2015, on 07/2016 I moved to the Dominican Republic to work as an expat for my US company. I stayed in the DR (Had travel documents/re-entry permit for me and my family for the whole time I was there). My contract ended in 12/2019. and im back in the USA since. Im confused as to when can I apply for naturalization. watching your video I see that I could apply in 12/2023? is this my only option?
    when you mention the change in law that they now look at any gaps even after 10-15 years... does having a re-entry permit make a difference?
    Thanks!
    Sal

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  2 роки тому

      Hi! Please schedule a private consultation by emailing us at Info@JQKLaw. com. Alternatively, you may ask your question during the live Q&As session next Wednesday, at 6 PM Pacific. Thank you.

  • @reenarani4264
    @reenarani4264 3 роки тому

    Hi sir I am going to apply for citizenship very soon. But I have 1 question. Can I get citizenship on my own without my husband’ help or any documents? And one more thing do I need to write down about my husband’s prior spouse information in my application?? But my husband will never give me that information. What should I do?? I am living in usa more then 8 years. Am I eligible to apply for citizenship??? Please reply

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  3 роки тому

      Hi, I would need to have a private consultation to discuss your case.

  • @punnooserajan7988
    @punnooserajan7988 3 роки тому

    Hi Sir, this video is very helpful. I have a question, I am a green card holder since 2018 November (I arrived in the US) and at that time my wife was also a green card holder and my spouse became a US citizen in 2021 January. So in this situation, will the 3-year rule applies to me, to apply for naturalization in 2021 November? As I officially complete 3 years of residency and my spouse is a US citizen now. Can you please advise?

    • @badalsocret
      @badalsocret 2 роки тому

      I do have the same question. Sir, I didn’t see the answer of your question over here. Sir, would you mind to tell me what you did?

  • @mamajay9181
    @mamajay9181 3 роки тому

    Hello sir
    I have a question for you. I have been in marriage with a us citizen for the last 5yesrs and got my green card in October-1- 2019. I applied for citizenship last month and the uscis sent me my receipt. Please sir I need your advice, will I get denied? Thank you so much

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  3 роки тому

      Yes, you need to have had your Green Card for at least 3-5 years before applying citizenship.

  • @iffatalemi2383
    @iffatalemi2383 3 роки тому

    I was absent for 30 days outside of the USA is this 30 days of absent include the 90 days before I apply for Naturalization become a 5 years Citizen? Please answer!🙁

  • @diannenamnama3877
    @diannenamnama3877 3 роки тому

    Good day, Sir! I have a question. On the the Physical and Presence Requirement. I am a Filipino holding a F2A visa case. If I plan to visit/vacation here in the Philippines 10-20 days every 10 or 12 months stay on US, will it affect my Green Card and Citizenship application? And can I apply for a job in US? Please answer. Thank you in advance!

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  3 роки тому

      I need to have a private consultation to advise you on this. But in general, brief vacations out are not a problem.

  • @nidakhan2530
    @nidakhan2530 2 роки тому

    Hey I have. Question I have been here for 2 years and 11 months but my case is on base merigge my laywer send me the paper that I can apple now so my case is about 3 years they told me I will get after 3 years can I apple now?

    • @JQKLawFirm
      @JQKLawFirm 2 роки тому

      Hi, I would need to have a consultation with you and review your documents before I can give a response

  • @nenebrown3794
    @nenebrown3794 3 роки тому

    Need your help please I am confused. On the Green Card, Do you go by the Resident since date, or by the expiration date to file for citizenship?

  • @martyhowfield4618
    @martyhowfield4618 3 роки тому

    AWESOME presentation👍

  • @mrsphiona12
    @mrsphiona12 3 роки тому

    If we have reentry permit, and outside the US for 1.5 years, are we able to apply for naturalization on the 5th year?

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  3 роки тому

      I would need to review your case before I can answer that.

  • @5star221
    @5star221 2 роки тому

    my cousin apply for citizenship 90 days before 5 years... can she travel next week after applying?

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  2 роки тому

      Hi! Please schedule a private consultation by emailing us at Info@JQKLaw. com. Alternatively, you may ask your question during the live Q&As session next Wednesday, at 6 PM Pacific. Thank you.

  • @alexandermerino2911
    @alexandermerino2911 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much for the video, very informative. I have a small question, would I have any problem if I apply for naturalization and then after few weeks, move out to another state? Thank you so much in advance

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  3 роки тому

      Normally not a problem. But I can't provide individual legal guidance for your case. Please schedule a private consultation to discuss your case.

  • @sidahmeddjabri2424
    @sidahmeddjabri2424 3 роки тому +1

    🙏👊

  • @prithvigoutam7292
    @prithvigoutam7292 3 роки тому

    Hi my immigrant visa case was returned to nvc after my interview in Mumbai n after that they sent my case agin USCIS n they asked new evidence from my wife n my wife send them more than evidence n USCIS approval my case agin now tell me what next ?

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  3 роки тому

      The case will be sent to the NVC for processing all over again

    • @prithvigoutam7292
      @prithvigoutam7292 3 роки тому

      @@USImmigrationTalk What happens after the case is reaffirmed? Step by step process. Dose it go directly back to the consular or does it pass through NVC again and updated in the ceac system?

  • @muntasiralam308
    @muntasiralam308 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the information can u explain how i can change the fnu in my name

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  3 роки тому

      Thank you. Regarding guidance on the FNU, I would need to have a private consultation to discuss it.

  • @abwhinnawredde8126
    @abwhinnawredde8126 3 роки тому

    After getting the citizenship can I sponsor my brother

  • @trdrockwarrior_sport4432
    @trdrockwarrior_sport4432 2 роки тому

    I’m a military retired my son. Was born in Germany his mother is a German citizen how can I get my son his green card within Germany??

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  2 роки тому

      Hi TRD! Please schedule a private consultation by emailing us at Info@JQKLaw. com. Alternatively, you may ask your question during the live Q&As session next Wednesday, at 6 PM Pacific. Thank you.

    • @trdrockwarrior_sport4432
      @trdrockwarrior_sport4432 2 роки тому

      ok i'll emal you also thanks

    • @trdrockwarrior_sport4432
      @trdrockwarrior_sport4432 2 роки тому

      @@USImmigrationTalk ok thanks

  • @agroculture5905
    @agroculture5905 3 роки тому

    I am stranded out of the usa due to covid with expired gc. What can i do?

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  3 роки тому

      Please consult with an attorney in private.

    • @agroculture5905
      @agroculture5905 3 роки тому

      @@USImmigrationTalk thank you. Do you do free consultation or what would be a typical cost for initial Consultation?

  • @JCampbellDK
    @JCampbellDK 3 роки тому

    Can you do a video on pros and cons of just continuing to renewing your green card vs getting a citizenship?
    Won my gc and have been here for almost 10 years.

  • @abwhinnawredde8126
    @abwhinnawredde8126 3 роки тому

    The information you gave to us is very valuable an ordinary person cannot find this informationwhich you gave, thank you so much. I have small question that is what if I get Green card today then do I need to wait for 5 years to get citizenship. If it is a 5 years to wait then, can I travel to India yearly once (one month 30 days in each year)

    • @USImmigrationTalk
      @USImmigrationTalk  3 роки тому

      Brief trips do not affect citizenship. Please schedule a private consultation to review your individual case.