Marrying a US citizen - 2 questions/concerns ?

[gublooo]

Dear forum members,

I had 2 questions and wanted to know if someone can provide me with the right information.

1) If I go to US on a fiance visa and marry a US citizen, how long (average) does it take for me to get US citizenship.

2) Now if I want to sponsor my parents, I'm assuming I'll have to wait till I get my citizenship or can I do that before. So once I apply for their sponsorship - how long (average) before they can come to US.

Appreciate your help and time.
Thanks

[gublooo]

And just so you know - I am an indian citizen with an Indian passport. I've stayed in US for 7 years on both student visa and H1B - returned last year back to India.

[A2EZ]

Will take abt 4 yrs to become a USC. 1 yr to get your GC and 3 yrs after tht to apply for citizenship.

Am not sure abt your 2nd question.

[romeh]

You couldn't sponsor your parents while on a green card.
This is what they have on the uscis website.

Relatives
A Permanent Resident can petition for some relatives to join him or her in the United States as immigrants. Those relatives are your spouse and children, regardless of age. See our page on "Immigration through a Family Member".



If you had a spouse and children when you became a Permanent Resident, they may be eligible for permanent residence through you without filing separate petitions. This depends on how you qualified for your permanent residence. You should ask an immigration officer, attorney, or voluntary help organization for advice about this.