California | Immigration Law
Legal Question
Green Card Holder's application for Citizenship
I have been a permanent resident in the US for almost 5 years now (DV program) and I want to apply for citizenship. After I become a US citizen I want to get married to a foreigner and bring her here legally, that's why I want to go through this process as fast as possible.
My questions are:
- Can I apply before the 5 years period? (the 5 years will be up in May 2004).
- How long does it usually take to process the reqest for citizenship in this case?
- Will I need legal assistance to make the application?
Thank you.


