Naturalization for a spouse of a U.S. citizen who is “regularly stationed abroad” in "qualifying employment" may be eligible for fast-track naturalization on the basis of their marriage.
Spouses otherwise eligible under this provision are exempt from the continuous residence and physical presence requirements for naturalization.
The spouse must establish that he or she meets the following criteria in order to qualify:
•Age 18 or older at the time of filing.
•LPR at the time of filing the naturalization application.
•Continue to be the spouse of the U.S. citizen up until the time the applicant takes the Oath of Allegiance.
•Married to a U.S. citizen spouse regularly stationed abroad in qualifying employment for at least one year.
•Has a good faith intent to reside abroad with the U.S. citizen spouse upon naturalization and to reside in the United States immediately upon the citizen spouse’s termination of employment abroad.
•Establish that he or she will depart to join the citizen spouse within 30 to 45 days after the date of naturalization.
•Understanding of basic English, including the ability to read, write, and speak.
•Knowledge of basic U.S. history and government.
•Demonstrate good moral character for at least three years prior to filing the application until the time of naturalization.
•Attachment to the principles of the U.S. Constitution and well-disposed to the good order and happiness of the U.S. during all relevant periods under the law.
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