What does naturalized resident mean?

lawful permanent resident
Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a lawful permanent resident after meeting the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

How does someone become a naturalized citizen?

You can become a U.S. citizen by birth or through naturalization. Generally, people are born U.S. citizens if they are born in the United States or if they are born abroad to U.S. citizens. You may also derive U.S. citizenship as a minor following the naturalization of one or both parents.

Do you have to live with your wife to become a naturalized citizen?

As a general rule, you do not have to be physically living together with your wife at the time of filing to become a naturalized citizen of the United States. But based on what you have written, separation from your spouse could have an adverse effect on your application at this time. Allow me to explain.

Can a u.s.citizen divorce his wife?

Because you gained residency via your citizen wife, you are allowed to file after three years of becoming a legal resident . . . if you can meet the requirements. One rule is that you are not eligible to become a U.S. citizen under the three year rule if, before filing the application, your marriage ends due to divorce or separation.

Can a spouse of an US citizen apply for a green card?

Tragically, however, my wife died last year. I would like to apply to become a U.S. citizen as soon as possible, so as to help my parents immigrate to the United States. Can I use the exception allowing spouses of U.S. citizens to apply after three years with a green card?

Can you become an US citizen if your spouse dies?

Answer Sadly, the portion of U.S. immigration law allowing a person who has been a permanent (or conditional) resident and married to, as well as living with, a U.S. citizen for three years to apply for U.S. citizenship at the end of that time no longer applies if the U.S. citizen dies.