I am a U.S. Soldier. I am married to a woman from Sri Lanka. How long should it take to get her citizenship?

Question

I have hears being in the u.s. military that its faster than a regular citizen. How long should it take my wife to get her citizenship? I have heard 6 months to over two years. What is the proper answer?

Answer 1

I believe she gets her green card right away. Im not sure what the waiting period is until she can apply for a passport and full citizenship though.

Answer 2

You heard right about the fast track for those in the military, but your wife isn't the one in the military.

Answer 3

3 years.  Just like any foreigner who marries a US citizen.

As a member of the military, if you get orders overseas, and she's got her 3 years as a permanent resident, she'll be able to get naturalized very quickly and avoid the long wait.

Answer 4

It's gonna take the time for people who are not married to U.S Soldiers.

The only thing is that you are gonna have some benefits being your spouse' sponsor, I am talking about poverty line requirements and some other things, you should take a look at the USCIS' website

www.uscis.gov

Hope it is helpfull,

Good Luck and Thank you and all the soldiers for what you guys are doing in Iraq.   :))

Answer 5

I was under the impression that if you stay married to an American citizen for two years, you can become a full citizen.  Until then, you get some sort of provisional citizenship, which isn't full, but allows you to live in the US as a spouse.