How long can I become an American citizen after marrying an American?

It will be three years before you can become a citizen.

A foreign citizen who marries an American citizen must continue to marry for three years (the party who marries an American citizen must have permanent residency).

Note: Immigration law enforcement agencies will conduct on-the-spot investigation on the applicant's residence, and will also investigate and verify whether the applicant exists and maintain the authenticity of the marriage relationship by asking neighbors, relatives and colleagues. Only in this way can both husband and wife apply for naturalization with Citizenship and Immigration.

According to the relevant laws of the United States, foreign citizens who are married to American citizens or permanent residents of the United States should apply for naturalization as soon as possible as long as they meet the conditions for applying for American citizenship, and become American citizens as soon as possible, enjoying all the rights as American citizens.

But the premise is that there must be a marriage relationship that lasts for more than three years.

Extended data:

You can apply for permanent residency in the United States for parents, spouses, children and siblings as American citizens;

You can enjoy all aspects of American citizens' treatment, such as medical insurance, various subsidies, citizens' right to vote and stand for election, etc.

Because the United States and many countries in the world have visa-free agreements, they can enjoy visa-free treatment, eliminating visa fees and many complicated procedures, and it will be more convenient and fast to travel, visit relatives and do business in other countries;

When living or traveling in the United States or abroad, I am protected by American embassies and consulates. In case of political instability or major disasters, American citizens can leave the country and return to China under the protection of the US government.

These rights also bring corresponding obligations to naturalized citizens. Applicants for naturalization must swear to renounce all loyalty to their country of origin; Support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States; Swear allegiance to the United States; Actively serve the United States when necessary. At the same time, citizens also have the obligation to serve as jurors, register and vote.

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