In general, after a certain number of years as
a lawful permanent resident, you can apply
for naturalization. Refugees and asylees may
apply for naturalization 5 years after the date of
their admission to lawful permanent residence.
Asylees are admitted to lawful permanent
resident status as of the date 1 year before the
approval of their Form I-485. Upon the approval
of their Form I-485, refugees are admitted to
lawful permanent residence as of the date of
their arrival in the United States.
So basically, they can come here as a refugee or asylee {what a dumbass word} and have 5 years to decide if they want to become a citizen. Actually longer, because they don't even have to apply for lawful permanent residence for at least 1 year after they come here .
In general, after a certain number of years as a lawful permanent resident, you can apply for naturalization. Refugees and asylees may apply for naturalization 5 years after the date of their admission to lawful permanent residence. Asylees are admitted to lawful permanent resident status as of the date 1 year before the approval of their Form I-485. Upon the approval of their Form I-485, refugees are admitted to lawful permanent residence as of the date of their arrival in the United States.
So basically, they can come here as a refugee or asylee {what a dumbass word} and have 5 years to decide if they want to become a citizen. Actually longer, because they don't even have to apply for lawful permanent residence for at least 1 year after they come here .
Cool.