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How long do you have to be married to someone in the USA to get full permanent citizenship?
three years
As a permanent resident who is married to a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible for naturalization after just three years. This is a significant benefit (as it normally requires five years as a permanent resident before applying for citizenship).
How long do you have to be married to an immigrant before divorce?
Naturalization and Divorce However, if you’re married to a U.S. citizen, then you only have to wait three years after becoming a green card holder and then you can apply. If you divorce before you apply, then you have to wait the full five years that a non-marriage green card holder would.
What if an Indian marries a U.S. citizen?
When a U.S. citizen, residing in the United States, marries an alien, the alien is eligible to receive a green card based on that marriage. If you are a U.S. citizen, your spouse is considered an “immediate relative” and he or she may apply for permanent residency.
Can I get married in the US if my fiance is Indian?
If you are not yet married and your fiancé(e) is still in India, you can, if you are a U.S. citizen, petition for your fiancé(e) to enter the U.S. on a K-1 visa in order for the two of you to get married in the U.S.—and then your new spouse can apply for a green card, if desired.
Can I bring my wife back to the US after marriage?
It doesn’t matter that they are married to a U.S. citizen. The only thing they can do is to wait ten years since they last left the U.S. and then hope the government will allow them to apply for the opportunity to come back. See The Permanent Bar to Immigration for Certain Repeat Violators.
Can a US citizen immigrate to India on a marriage visa?
Although the U.S. has consulates in several cities in India, most of them do not process immigrant visas based on marriage. At this time (2019), only the consulate in Mumbai handles immigrant visas or fiancé visas.
How to become a permanent resident if your spouse is Indian?
If you and your husband or wife have already married, and your spouse is currently in India, you would start the permanent resident application process by filing Form I-130 with USCIS.