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What is the minimum income required? How long does it generally take for someone to become a US citizen? How long do we have to stay married before we divorce for them to remain a US citizen?
Asked on October 14, 2012 under Immigration Law, Ohio
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you are a US citizen and you marry a foreign national, they do not get automatic US citizenship. You first have to petition them for permanent residence (green card) on the basis of a bona fide marriage. Once the spouse gets permanent residence and remains in that status for at least 3 years, he/she will be eligible to apply for US citizenship if he/she is still married to you. If you are no longer married, he/she will need to wait 5 years until being eligible to apply for US citizenship.
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