Citizenship

[shyamni]

I got my Green Card on 30th Jan 2008. How long have I to wait to apply for Citizenship?

If I get the citizenship is it mandatory for me to stay in US or visit US every year?

If I take the citizenship and later want to get Indian citizenship again (not OIC) by surrendering US citizenship, is it possible?



If I surrender my Green card will I be able to get Visitor's visa and if I decide to re-apply for Green card again, can I re-apply

Can anyone help me on the above queries?

regards

shyamni

[immihelp]

I think your questions have a very wide spectrum. You should focus on what you want to do in your life and decide where you want to live, and then go for it accordingly.

1. Waiting period for citizenship depends upon how your got the green card in the first place. It is either 3 years or 5 years waiting.

https://www.immihelp.com/usa-citizenship-through-naturalization/

2. In order to apply for citizenship, there are residency and physical presence requirements. Read https://www.immihelp.com/usa-citizenship-through-naturalization/

Also, it is not simply enough to just visit USA every year. You need to retain your green card. Read https://www.immihelp.com/retain-greencard-useful-tips/

3. Yes.

4. Yes, Yes.