I'm a u.s citizen, can I marry a green cardholder?

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   Carl ShustermanPro

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   Answered February 04, 2012 18:40. Yes, you can marry whoever you like. The green card holder can apply for naturalization 5 years after he got his green card or 3 years after he marries you, whichever comes first.

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   Robert West

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   Answered February 04, 2012 18:01. Yes certainly. Three years but he has to take a test and pass. He may be eligible now to apply if he has held residency for more than 5 years. See a lawyer to determine eligibility.
   
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   Jamahl Kersey

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   Answered February 05, 2012 00:32. Of course you can marry a greencard holder. You could marry a person illegally present in the U.S. too for that matter. It would just be a little more difficult to obtain legal status for such a person.
   
   See the link below for general requirements for naturalization. One generally has to have been a legal permanent resident for at least 5 years to naturalize, only 3 if they acquired residency through a spousal relationship.

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