🇺🇸 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 verified:2026-08-09