If I divorce my husband, how long do I have to get married so that I can become a citizen? 9 Answers as of January 31, 2011

Once legally divorced you can get re-married the next day. To get immigration benefits through your next spouse though be sure the marriage is in good faith. You may contact me as indicated below to schedule a consultation.

It will take two years.

Nothing in the law prevents you from divorcing your current husband and marrying again. Obviously, you would not divorce him and marry a US citizen just to get the green card. That would be fraud!

If the conditions on your greencard have already been removed, there is no particular time frame.

The law does not impose any time constraint.

There is no time requirement. The only real question immigration will have is whether you are in a bona fide marriage will they think you are marrying a citizen to get a green card? So, if you divorce and remarry the next day, then you will have some explaining to do.

Your question is not clear. Are you a green card holder? If you are, do you have a temporary green card or permanent one? Such factors need to be determined before an accurate answer can be given. Good luck!

You can get married to a US citizen right after divorce. It will look suspicious to USCIS because it occurred soon after your divorce. However, it all depends on strong the new relationship is. For example, if you already know your new husband for 5 years and has been dating him on and off (having an affair) then it makes sense to marry right after divorce. If you hardly know your new husband then it would be weird to marry him right after the divorce.

Exercise common sense and good judgment.

The law does not require you to wait to get married to another citizen and apply for the green card.

If your husband, as an LPR, filed for your Residency and you are currently an LPR, you may apply for your U.S. Citizenship in 5 years of obtaining your LPR. You must have good moral character and not have committed a crime of Moral Turpitude within the last five years prior to applying. Moreover, a felony or an aggravated felony will prohibit you from being eligible for Citizenship.