How can I get expedited US citizenship after Green Card?

It depends. More information is needed. How old are you? If you of a certain age, then you may apply for the armed services. If recruited, you will have to serve, but can get expedited citizenship by naturalization. I strongly recommend an appointment to discuss all of your fiance's options with a candid and experienced immigration attorney. The above is general information and does not create an attorney client relationship.

Hello. I am an attorney based out of Austin, Texas. It is true that if you joined the military you can expedite your naturalization process (like the prior attorney stated)--- but that is a very extreme thing to have to do to expedite naturalization and I don't recommend it for various reasons -- call me to discuss (I spent 8 years in the military). You have to wait for 5 years before you can become a US citizen -- unfortunately, besides the military exception, I can't think of any other ways to expedite that. And I am assuming you are over the age of 18. However, your case can be handled in a manner that will allow you to spend time with your spouse while you wait for your case. There are many options that could be explored. It is true that a visa has to become available for her to be able to come to the United States, and how long it takes also partly depends on what country she is from (you did not state that). Also, the good news that I can give you is that you are mistaken about how long it takes to process your future wife's status with you being a permanent resident (it is not years and years). Take a look at the Visa bulletin: (http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5145.html) for the month of October. Your fiance (who would have to become your wife first by the way) is category 2A under the Family Chart. Immigration is six months behind (approximately) so not as long as you think -- unless your fiance is Mexican, then it's a few more months. You have a case that cannot be processed as fast as it would be if you were a US citizen, so you will have to be a little bit more patient with your case, but we are not talking years and years and time goes by very fast. You should invest in a consultation with an immigration attorney. You'll find that it will clear things up for you and that there is a way to handle your case timely. Using a legal professional will ensure that your case does not suffer any setbacks due to errors in the petition or other mistakes (petition errors are the worst kind of delays in my opinion). Feel free to contact me and I can set up a consult for you. Our website is www.lyttlelaw.com This answer is general in nature and does not create and attorney-client relationship. To get accurate legal advice, you must meet with a legal professional who will assess your case using your particular case facts. www.lyttlelaw.com

In addition to the information supplied in previous responses, note that depending upon employment details (employment in some religious worker categories, employment by the U.S. government, employment for certain companies involved in international trade, etc.) one may be able to work abroad without risking loss of Permanent Resident status. Additionally, in some instances the time working abroad will not interfere with meeting both the Physical Presence and the Residence requirements for naturalization. [Note: Consistent with policy, this communication is intended as general information and not specific legal advice, and this communication does not create an attorney-client relationship.] David N. Soloway Frazier, Soloway & Poorak, P.C. 1800 Century Place, Suite 100 Atlanta, Georgia 30345 www.fspklaw.com 404-320-7000 * 1-877-232-5352 * [email protected]