Legal Question in Immigration Law in Florida

My Chinese spouse entered US 01/14/2014 as permanent resident. We were married 02/14/2011. Spoken English is ok and has never been away from the US for more than 3 months.

When will she qualify for US citizenship?


Asked on 2/09/16, 4:48 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Paul V. Suppicich Maney, Gordon, Zeller, P.A.

If you are a United States citizen, your spouse must ​have continuously resided in the ​United States​ after ​be​coming​ a​ Lawful Permanent Resident ​for at least three years immediately preceding the date of filing the naturalization application and must have lived in marital union with you for at least those three years.​ Your spouse must establish that she meets the following criteria, among others, in order to qualify:​ have been ​physically present in the United States for at least 18 months​ (548 days)​ out of the three years immediately preceding the date of filing the application​ and demonstrate an understanding of the English language, including an ability to read, write, and speak words in ordinary usage​. Your spouse may qualify to become a citizen in January 2017, but I recommend that you consult face to face with a qualified immigration lawyer to make sure before you file.

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Answered on 2/10/16, 8:46 am
Rahul Manchanda, Esq. Manchanda Law Office PLLC

Please call me at (800) 750-1828. Kind regards, RDM

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Answered on 2/12/16, 11:02 pm


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