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Does the years that I have lived in US, holding visa, count in my citizenship application process?

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I have been living in US for 2 years and I have recently gained my Green Card. I am wondering when can I apply for citizenship? 5 years after my Green Card issued date or can it be earlier ?

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Adan Vega ·
You will need to wait 4 years and 9 months before you consider filing the FORM N-400. If you are married to a U.S. citizen for at least 2 years and 9 months you can file the FORM N-400 earlier.
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Karen-Lee PollakImmigration AttorneyDallas, TX ·
If you got your green card through employment you can apply for citizenship 4 years and 9 months from the date your green card was issued.
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Giacomo Jacques BeharImmigration AttorneySan Diego, CACA licensed ·
No. Only the time that you lived after having attained lawful US permanent resident status counts. You will be eligible to apply for citizenship exactly 4 years and 9 months from the effective date found on your "green card".
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