If I’m a permanent legal resident and got my green card 9 years ago but is now expired so I applied for renewal of the green card, however pending approval can I apply for naturalization?
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If I’m a permanent legal resident and got my green card 9 years ago but is now expired so I applied for renewal of the green card, however pending approval can I apply for naturalization?
I have always maintained my legal status and not been out side U.S.A for more then 6 months and in the past 5 years I was in the U.S. for more then 3 years continuously. I have 2 kids born in the US ages 11 and 9. My wife’s green card renewal has arrived but mine is still pending. So can I apply for naturalization? I have all my federal tax records for past 12 years. I am a software engineer and am working at present.
Asked on September 21, 2015 under Immigration Law, Maryland
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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Yes, if you are otherwise eligible to apply for naturalization, you can apply even if you do not yet have the new green card but can provide proof of having applied for the renewal of your green card. It will take some time for the naturalization process and hopefully you will have the green card by then but even if not, it should not be a problem.
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