Quote Originally Posted by JstAneon
You can be a resident alien (green card) while in the application process for citizenship. That way, at least you can legally work, drive, etc. It took me less than a year to obtain my citizenship after filing my paperwork.
and where are you orginally from?

i tried to come here with a visa, since my bank account was NOT in anyway significantly big enough, they denied me. its just the way it works.. you have to PAY stupid money for a visa.

i've been trying for over 11 years. it doesnt work the same for every nationality