If you’re applying for U.S. naturalization based on marriage to a U.S. citizen, you can typically file three years after obtaining your green card — technically 2 years and 9 months, since USCIS allows applicants to file 90 days early. But many people are caught off guard by one requirement:
You must once again prove your marriage is real.
Even though you’ve already provided evidence during your I-130 and I-751, the government doesn’t stop checking. USCIS reviews the bona fides of your marriage at every stage, including naturalization. They want to confirm the relationship is ongoing, genuine, and not created just for immigration benefits.
That means maintaining proof such as:
Joint financial records
Shared residence documents
Photos together
Insurance policies
Tax returns
Anything else showing a real married life
Your marriage and your immigration history go hand in hand. Keeping both strong and well-documented is essential.
You can apply for naturalization three years after marriage to a U.S. citizen, but you must again prove the marriage is genuine.
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@law.office.of.muh You may apply for naturalization three years after becoming a permanent resident through marriage to a U.S. citizen (you can actually file 90 days early, at 2 years and 9 months), but you must again prove that the marriage is bona fide (genuine) at the time of filing. #Naturalization #MarriageBasedGreenCard #USCIS #ImmigrationTips #FamilyLaw ♬ original sound - Law Office of Muhammed Kus