How many years i should wait to be eligible to apply for US citizenship?

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   Giacomo BeharPro

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   Answered October 04, 2012 11:33. 2 years and 9 months. Req's are to still be married to the same USC through you got your green card; be a person of good moral character & not be on any type of probation with a law enforcement agency; AND must have resided and been physically present in the US for at least half of the 2 yrs, 9 months.

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   Dhenu SavlaPro

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   Answered October 04, 2012 18:47. You can apply at 2 years and 9 months. More about Naturalization here: http://www.swagatusa.com/archives/776
   
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   Veronica Tunitsky

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   Answered October 04, 2012 23:03. 2 years 9 months after the effective date on your green card if you meet the general requirements and satisfy the 3-year rule: married to a us citizen for 3 years, living with same USC for 3 years, and the USC has been a USC for 3 years.

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   F. Capriotti

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   Answered October 04, 2012 11:22. 3 years.
   
   3 years.
   
   Go to www.uscis.gov and follow the links on naturalization.
   
   They have great info pages .... and VIDEOS!!

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   Simone Bertollini

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   Answered October 04, 2012 11:30. 3 years from the date you became a Lawful Permanent Resident

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