{"id":49534,"date":"2023-06-14T08:52:37","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T14:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/accesolatino.org\/?p=49534"},"modified":"2025-10-20T13:19:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T19:19:48","slug":"como-funciona-el-proceso-de-naturalizacion-por-matrimonio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accesolatino.org\/en\/como-funciona-el-proceso-de-naturalizacion-por-matrimonio\/tramites\/","title":{"rendered":"How does the process of naturalization by marriage work?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Foreign nationals who marry US citizens must first obtain residency in order to start the naturalization process. <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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The process to obtain US citizenship through marriage, also known as \u201cmarriage-based naturalization\u201d, is supported by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), specifically in Chapter 3. It also appears in section 319( a) of the INA where it establishes that an alien who is the spouse of a US citizen and has been married to that citizen for at least three years, may be eligible to apply for naturalization based on marriage.<\/p>

It is necessary to highlight that, to opt for naturalization by marriage, it is generally necessary to have permanent residence or a Green Card. Therefore, the first step would be to apply for residence through adjustment of status. If the applicant already has a Green Card, then it is necessary to meet the residence time requirements. That is, having resided in the country for at least three years as a permanent resident. Likewise, there are other requirements such as demonstrating good moral conduct, knowledge of English and civic education.<\/p>

Thus, the three main eligibility criteria are as follows:<\/p>