When to file for US citizenship?

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   Philip Eichorn

   Cleveland Immigration Attorney

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   Answered January 29, 2013 08:56. Not true. All lawful permanent residents may apply to naturalize five years after they are granted status. All LPRs must meet the physical presence requirement, the continuous residence requirement and the good moral character requirements.

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   Veronica Tunitsky

   Houston Immigration Attorney

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   Answered January 29, 2013 08:58. If your parents were granted permanent residence then they would be eligible to apply for citizenship after 5 years.

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   Michael CarlinPro

   Ann Arbor Immigration Attorney

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   Answered January 29, 2013 09:01. I agree with my colleagues. They will be eligible to become US Citizens on the 5-year anniversary of the date they became permanent residents. They may submit their citizenship applications as early as 3 months before their 5-year anniversary.

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   Carlos Sandoval

   Hollywood Immigration Attorney

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   Answered January 29, 2013 09:00. They can apply for naturalization 90 days before the 5th anniversary of becoming residents.

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   Karen-Lee PollakPro

   Dallas Immigration Attorney

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   Answered January 29, 2013 09:37. They can apply after 5 years

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