My tem years green card has not arived yet, has been 9 months since I've applied. Can I aplly for US, Citenzenship?

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   Carl ShustermanPro

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   Answered March 19, 2013 21:26. You can file for naturalization. This will also force the USCIS to make a decision on your pending I-751.

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   F. Capriotti

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   Answered March 19, 2013 20:53. You need to tell us more.
   
   Did you and your spouse file an I-751 9 months ago?
   
   Although technically you 'could' file an N-400 now ... it isn't a good idea ... especially if you're spending substantial periods of time out of the US.
   
   Meet with an attorney for proper, personal, guidance.

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   J. SmithPro

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   Answered March 20, 2013 01:56. I agree with Attorney Shusterman.

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   Robert Brown

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   Answered March 20, 2013 05:47. If you are married to and residing with a US citizen spouse you may be eligible to file if you are physically present in the US for 1/2 plus 1 day of the three year period. You may submit the application 90 days prior to 3 years as a permanent resident.
   
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