Can I apply for Citizenship within 3 years?

[sombraland]

Hi!

I am married to my husband for 14 years. When we got married he was a Green Card Holder. However, he applied for a Green Card for me when he became a US Citizen. Would I qualify to apply for citizenship in 3 years or would I need to wait 5 years.
Thanks So Much for your help!

Sombraland

[PLANTATIONJOCKY]

Yes you can

yes

you can apply n400 after three years.

You dont have to wait for 5 years to apply

rgds
PJ

[poisontee]

yes

you can apply n400 after three years.

You dont have to wait for 5 years to apply

rgds
PJ

More info on filling under 3 yrs rule.

Info from uscis website!

In general, you may qualify for naturalization under Section 319(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) if you have been a permanent resident (green card holder) for at least 3 years, have been living in marital union with the same U.S. citizen spouse during such time, and meet all other eligibility requirements under this section.

In certain cases, spouses of U.S. citizens employed abroad may qualify for naturalization regardless of their time as permanent residents. These spouses may qualify under Section 319(b) of the INA.

For information relating to spouses of military members, see the “Information for Members of the Military and Their Families” link to the right. For information about becoming a permanent resident or petitioning for family members, see the “Green Card” or “Family” links to the right.
General Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for naturalization pursuant to section 319(a) of the INA, an applicant must:

* Be 18 or older
* Be a permanent resident (green card holder) for at least 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
* Have been living in marital union with the U.S. citizen spouse, who has been a U.S. citizen during all of such period, during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application and up until examination on the application
* Have lived within the state, or USCIS district with jurisdiction over the applicant’s place of residence, for at least 3 months prior to the date of filing the application
* Have continuous residence in the United States as a lawful permanent resident for at least 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application
* Reside continuously within the United States from the date of application for naturalization until the time of naturalization
* Be physically present in the United States for at least 18 months out of the 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application
* Be able read, write, and speak English and have knowledge and an understanding of U.S. history and government (civics)
* Be a person of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States during all relevant periods under the law