Q: Will the time period be counted for citizenship while waiting for my green card as an Asylee? Asylum granted in 2019.
I got my Asylee status in 2019. I applied for my green card in 07/2020. I am still waiting for my green card. My question is: will the time period be count towards citizenship while still waiting for my green card?
A: Asylees are typically admitted to lawful permanent resident status as of one (1) year before the approval of their Form I-485, meaning that your green card admission date will be backdated one (1) year from the date it is approved. You will be eligible to apply for citizenship, assuming all eligibility requirements are met, four (4) years and nine (9) months from the date of admission, as you are allowed to file three (3) months before you reach the five (5) years.
A: Yes, the time period you spent as an Asylee will count towards the residency requirement for citizenship. As an Asylee, you are considered a lawful permanent resident for the purpose of naturalization after one year of continuous residence in the United States. This means that if you apply for and receive your green card, the time you spent as an Asylee will count towards the five-year residency requirement for citizenship. However, you should note that there are other requirements that you must meet before you can apply for citizenship, such as being able to speak, read, and write basic English, passing a civics test, and demonstrating good moral character.
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