My company has started my green card application (PERM has been submitted) and then I married an American citizen. If I continue the process with my company and receive the green card, is it possible to get citizenship with 3 years under the green card instead of the 5 years required under employment?

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I’m in the same boat as you, would love to know the answer to this.

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Go w/ employment route. Less risk imho :)

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Ask an immigration lawyer

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