Does conditional status count towards naturalization?
Your time as a conditional resident counts toward the continuous residence requirement for the purposes of naturalization. In fact, a conditional resident spouse who remains in a viable marriage is often able to become a U.S. citizen three years after first obtaining conditional permanent residency.
What are the 5 conditions that a person must meet to become a naturalized United States citizen?
Eligibility
- Be at least 18 years of age at the time you file the application;
- Have been a lawful permanent resident for the past three or five years (depending on which naturalization category you are applying under);
- Have continuous residence and physical presence in the United States;
What kind of disabilities qualify for the waiver citizenship?
Who is eligible for a disability waiver? The applicant must have a medically determinable physical or developmental disability or mental impairment that causes the applicant to be unable to learn English and/or U.S. history and civics. The disability is expected to last at least 12 months.
Can I take the citizenship test in my native language?
You will be permitted to take the civics test in your native language. If you take the test in your native language, you must bring an interpreter with you to your interview.
Can I apply for naturalization before removal of conditions approval?
In general, USCIS requires that an applicant for naturalization must have an approved petition to remove conditions before an officer adjudicates the naturalization application.
How long does I-751 take to process?
12 to 18 months
After filing the Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, your I-751 processing time can take anywhere from 12 to 18 months.
How do you apply for citizenship if you are disabled?
To request a disability exception, a citizenship applicant must submit not only the usual Form N-400 (used to apply for naturalized U.S. citizenship), but a filled-out Form N-648. Only a U.S. licensed medical doctor, doctor of osteopathy, or clinical psychologist can complete Form N-648.
Does SSI affect citizenship?
The short answer is that, as long as you received the public benefits lawfully (without using fraud, for example), it will not hurt or affect your eligibility for naturalization in any way.
What happens if you fail the naturalization test?
If you fail any of the tests at your initial interview, you will be retested on the portion of the test that you failed (English or civics) between 60 and 90 days from the date of your initial interview.
Can you have a translator for citizenship interview?
Yes, an applicant may bring an interpreter to the interview. USCIS in general will not provide an interpreter and may reschedule the interview if the officer believes the applicant is not strong enough in English yet to complete the interview without an interpreter.