If you marry a U.S, citizen, you won’t be eligible for U.S. citizenship right away. If you marry a U.S, citizen, you won’t be eligible for U.S. citizenship right away. But you might become eligible for a U.S. green card, which can lead to U.S. citizenship.

How much does it cost to get citizenship through marriage?

The cost involved with obtaining a green card through marriage varies depending on your age and immigration circumstances. The USCIS lists the green card fee cost as: $535 for the I-130 petition. $85 biometrics services fee.

How long do I have to be married to get citizenship?

As a permanent resident who is married to a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible for naturalization after just three years. This is a significant benefit (as it normally requires five years as a permanent resident before applying for citizenship).

Is the spouse of an US citizen eligible for naturalization?

The spouse of a U.S. citizen who resides in the United States may be eligible for naturalization on the basis of his or her marriage. [1]

Can a US citizen be married to an US citizen?

A person subjected to battery or extreme cruelty by his or her U.S. citizen spouse is exempt from the following naturalization requirements: [18] Married to the U.S. citizen spouse at the time of filing the naturalization application;

Do you have to be a US citizen to file Form N-400?

Be a lawfully admitted permanent resident of the United States for at least three years immediately before the date you file Form N-400; Have been living in marital union with your U.S. citizen spouse during the three years immediately before the date you file your application and while we adjudicate your application;

Do you have to file a petition for naturalization?

In general, USCIS requires that an applicant for naturalization must have an approved petition to remove conditions before an officer adjudicates the naturalization application. However, certain CPRs may be eligible for naturalization without filing a petition or having the conditions removed if applying for naturalization on the basis of: