from green card to naturalization: what date does the 5-year period start?
Dear Anonymous:
(1) entered the US in 1998 on a visitor's visa
(2) filed for family(parent)-based adjustment of status in 1999.
(3) approved & received I-551 stamp in 2002
Which one of these dates does the 5-year period begin to count? By they way, what is the reason for waiting 5 years?
...Thanks...
By ImmigrationHelp on Wednesday, April 3, 2002 - 05:54 pm:
#3. The requirement for waiting is to see that you are attached to the principles of the Constitution, are a person of good moral character, intend to live permanently in the US, etc. Good luck.