🇺🇸 United States · Citizenship

Three-year naturalisation route for the spouse of a US citizen

An eligible lawful permanent resident married to and living in marital union with the same US citizen spouse may use the three-year naturalisation rule rather than the general five-year rule. The citizenship, marital-union, residence, physical-presence, character, English and civics conditions must continue through the applicable stages.

Timing

Check the official residence-period rule.

Government fee note

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Eligibility requirements

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Application and documents

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Official sources and verification record

Last verified2026-08-09

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