How to Get US Citizenship Faster by Two Years

Getting citizenship in the United States can sometimes take a long time. While there are some rules that everyone has to follow, there are ways to speed things up if you meet certain conditions.

Usually, after you get your Green Card, you need to wait about five years to apply to become a citizen through a process called naturalization. 

But there's a shortcut – if you are married to a U.S. citizen, you only have to wait three years instead of five.
 

What You Need to Know to Get US Citizenship in Just 3 Years

To start, you must have a Green Card, which says you're allowed to live in the United States. Once you have that, normally you wait for five years to apply for citizenship. But, if your husband or wife is a U.S. citizen, you only have to wait three years.

However, it's not just about the waiting time. Even if you are married to a U.S. citizen, you need to learn English and pass tests about American history and how the government works. 

Plus, there are other important rules you must follow. But if you are married to an American, you can become a citizen two years sooner.
 

Requirements to Become a US Citizen

Here's what you need to know to become a U.S. citizen:
 

• You must be at least 18 years old.
• You have to be a legal permanent resident (have a Green Card) for at least 5 years, or 3 years if you're married to a U.S. citizen.
• You need to have lived in the U.S. for at least 2 and a half years (30 months) out of the last 5 years (or 1 and a half years if you're married to a U.S. citizen).
• Your behavior must show good moral character—that means a clean record with no major crimes.
• You should be able to speak, read, and write in English, although there are some exceptions.
• You need to pass a citizenship test that's about United States' history and its government.

Following these steps and meeting these requirements will allow you to apply for citizenship, putting you on the path to becoming a U.S. citizen.

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