In order to acquire US Citizenship, an Immigrant Spouse would need to acquire Lawful Permanent Residence. Common filing situations could be as follows:
So, yes, it is possible to go from Green Card Holder to US Citizen. Most people have to wait 3 years to become a US Citizen, but many military dependents qualify for 319(b) Naturalization, which can occur a few weeks after acquiring a Green Card. Military PCS-ing Abroad is common and living abroad is better as a US Citizen than as a Lawful Permanent Resident of the US.
No. If someone wants to become a US Citizen, they must become a Green Card Holder. There is an exception for US Military Service Members who are serving or who have served in the US Armed Forces during a time of war. More information on Military Naturalization can be found here:
If you have any immigration concerns or questions, you may contact our Immigration Office to set up a consultation.
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