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Topic1 When can I apply for citizenship? - complex case

When can I apply for citizenship? - complex case

I just removed the condition of my PR status, after a divorce and application on my own. The marriage with my ex was less than 2 years, and ended not because of my fault (I know this doesnt matter, just so you guys dont throw stones at me). Now my question is, when can I apply for citizenship, is it 5 years from now, or 5 years from the time I got my conditional green card? It matters because I would like to sponsor my new (future) spouse down the road.

Thanks all!

4 Years and 9 months after you got your Conditional GC.

5 years minus 90 days, which is not quite the same as 4 years and 9 months.

Thx you two. Some say it makes a difference whether you complete those 2 years or not - that is, if you applied to remove the condition on your own, the 5 years countdown restarts when you have it removed. Just want to confirm that its not true.

 
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