Q: If I am a green card holder and I get married to a US citizen will I be able to fill the N-400 earlier
A: If your green card was obtained as a result of being married to the same US Citizen, then you would likely be eligible. You should contact an experienced immigration attorney to determine your options.
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Normally, you must be a lawful permanent resident for at least five years, and meet certain other conditions, before you can fill out the N-400.
However, you may be able to fill out the N-400, and apply for and apply for naturalization as a U.S. citizen, earlier, if you are married to a U.S. citizen.
If you are married to a U.S. citizen, you may fill out the N-400, and apply for naturalization as a U.S. citizen if:
1. You have been a lawful permanent resident for at least three years;
2. You are married to, and living with, a U.S. citizen;
3. You have been married to that U.S. citizen for at least the past three years;
4. Your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for at least the past three years; and
5. During the past three years, you have not been out of the country for 18 months or more.
To see if you are eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship, click here:
https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/attachments.pdf?download=1
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