Q: When will I get my US citizenship?
If I marry a green card holder (who just got her employment based green card), assuming everything goes well, will I get my US citizenship along with her 5 yrs from now? OR in 5+3 = 8 yrs from now? Both of us are Indians. (I know there are plenty ifs and buts here, but assume there are no hiccups).
A:
You are presenting a scenario that requires numerous suppositions.
IF you marry and IF you are in status and IF the visa is available (see the visa bulletin) you can apply for adjustment of status.
IF you remain married to your resident spouse and IF you are not deportable and IF you fulfill all other requirements for submitting the FORM N-400 then you can apply for naturalization after holding resident status for the requisite period of 4 years and 9 months.
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