United States USA Citizenship by Marriage — Citizenship Program

📋 Digital Nomad 🏠 Residency 🏆 Citizenship 🎓 Student

🏆 OVERVIEW

Country 🇺🇸 United States

Program USA Citizenship by Marriage

Local Name Naturalization for Spouses of U.S. Citizens (N-400)

Type Marriage Fast-Track

Status Active

Residency Required 3 years

Processing Time 180-545 days

Dual Citizenship Allowed

Visa-Free Countries 179 destinations

Passport Rank #10 (Henley Index)

Spouses of US citizens can apply for naturalization after 3 years as a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) instead of the standard 5 years. Must pass the English language test (reading, writing, speaking) and the 2025 Civics Test (20 questions, must answer 12 correctly from 128 study questions). If divorced before applying, must wait the standard 5 years.

💵 FEES & COSTS

Application Fee $760

📋 ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Min Age 18+

Police Clearance Required

Medical Exam Required

Interview Required

Language Basic English (reading, writing, speaking) (USCIS English Test)

Language Exemptions Age 50+ with 20yr permanent residency; Age 55+ with 15yr; Age 65+ with 20yr (simplified civics in native language)

Civics Test 2025 USCIS Civics Test (20 questions from 128, 12 correct to pass)

Oath Required

Renunciation Required (not enforced)

🏠 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

Residency Required 3 years

Residency Type Permanent

Continuous Must be unbroken

Physical Presence 540 days

Max Absence 180 days

Cohabitation Must live with spouse

🛂 PASSPORT & MOBILITY

Passport Rank #10 (Henley Index)

Visa-Free Access 179 countries

Passport Validity 10 years

EU Citizenship No

Schengen Access No

📍 PHYSICAL PRESENCE

Must Visit Country Yes

📝 HOW TO APPLY

Method Both

Apply from Abroad Must apply in-country

Application Type Open

Official Website www.uscis.gov

Legal Basis Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) § 319(a); 8 U.S.C. § 1430(a)

📌 NOTES & CAVEATS

Fee is $710 for online filing ($50 discount). Fee waiver available for income at/below 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. 2025 Civics Test replaced the 2008 version for applications filed on/after Oct 20, 2025 (20 questions from 128 vs old 10 from 100). Must be physically present in US for at least 18 of 36 months. Oath includes symbolic renunciation but US generally tolerates dual citizenship.

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