You are here
Naturalization for Spouses of U.S. CitizensIn general, you may qualify for naturalization under Section 319(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) if you
In certain cases, spouses of U.S. citizens employed abroad may qualify for naturalization regardless of their time as permanent residents. These spouses may qualify under Section 319(b) of the INA. For more information, see USCIS Policy Manual Citizenship and Naturalization Guidance. For information relating to spouses of military members, see our Members of the Military and Their Families page. Also for information about becoming a permanent resident or petitioning for family members, please visit our Green Card or Family webpages. General Eligibility RequirementsTo be eligible for naturalization pursuant to section 319(a) of the INA, an applicant must:
For more information, see USCIS Policy Manual Citizenship and Naturalization Guidance. Spouses of U.S. Citizens Employed AbroadGenerally, the spouse of a U.S. citizen who is employed by the U.S. government, including the military, or other qualifying employer, whose spouse is scheduled to be stationed abroad in such employment for at least 1 year at the time of filing, may be eligible for naturalization under Section 319(b) of the INA. In general, a spouse of a U.S. citizen employed abroad must be present in the United States pursuant to a lawful admission for permanent residence at the time of examination on the naturalization application and at the time of naturalization, and meet of all of the requirements listed above except that:
Note: You must also establish that you will depart abroad immediately after naturalization and that you intend to reside in the United States immediately upon the termination of your spouse’s employment abroad. For more information, see USCIS Policy Manual Citizenship and Naturalization Guidance. For More Information…
Last Reviewed/Updated: 01/22/2013
|
Related Links
FormsOther USCIS Links
External Links |