Q: Need to know if senior above 65 years old has to satisfy 5 years of stay requirement before applying for citizenship?
My parents are holding green card from 2014. They are aware of the fact that they need to wait for 5 years before they can apply for citizenship, but need to confirm if there is any exception for this rule for seniors an the can apply after there continuous stay requirement is fulfilled or they have to satisfy this requirement.
A: Yes, they must wait for the regular 5 year period. Generally, the only time age is a factor is when it relates to the English and Civics requirements. For example, persons over 65 who have also been LPRs for 20 years do not have to take the English test, and they receive an easier version of the Civics test. If your parents became LPRs in 2014, this will not apply to them. Sounds like they need to wait until 2019. Take care.
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