You may apply for Citizenship if:
- 1. "You have been a lawful permanent resident of the United States for at least 5 years.'
(N-400, Page 1, part 1, 1, A)
- 2. "You have been a lawful permanent resident of the United States for at least 3 years. In addition, you have been married to and living with the same US citizen spouse for the last 3 years, and your spouse has been a US citizen for the last 3 years at the time you filed your Form N-400."
You will need to provide the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) a transcript of your jointly filed taxes for those three years.
To do so click here.
Rental agreements showing both your name and your spouse's name on them, utility bills showing both your name and your spouse's name on them, etc....
(N-400, Page 1, part 1, 1, B)
You may be exempt from having to do the interview in English if:
- 1. "Are you 50 years of age or older and have you lived in the United States as a lawful permanent resident for a period totaling at least 20 years at the time you file your Form N-400?"
(N-400, Page 2, part 2, 13, A)
- 2. "Are you 55 years of age or older and have you lived in the United States as a lawful permanent resident for a period totaling at least 15 years at the time you file your Form N-400?"
(N-400, Page 2, part 2, 13, B)
- 3. " Are you 65 years of age or older and have you lived in the United States as a lawful permanent resident for periods totaling at least 20 years at the time you file your Form N-400?" (If you meet this requirement, you will also be given a simplified version of the civics test.)
(N-400, Page 2, part 2, 13, C)
- Those of you who qualify to be language exempt and therefore have your interview in the language of your choice may want to find a translator / interpreter to accompany you to your interview since USCIS is, now, trying to step away from having to offer and use a telephonic translation service during your interview.
You might be able to use a translating App but I'm not sure about the USCIS' Wifi quality and speed or access.
Other requirements may be found in the following USCIS check list (pdf format)
"A Document Checklist"
Remember, good moral character is important!