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There is no exception for police officer applicants regarding the 3-year period by which (most) Permanent Residents married to U.S. citizens must wait before being eligible to apply for naturalization - but note that one may file an application as early as 90 days before reaching that 3-year mark. Of course, it is possible to file an application for naturalization before one is eligible, but that application would be denied for lack of eligibility. To maximize actually obtaining naturalized citizenship at the earliest possible time, it would be wise to work with an immigration attorney who could represent you in preparing a properly completed and fully documented naturalization case for filing on the first day of eligibility. Failure to properly prepare an application or to provide a full set of supporting documents can result in substantial delays and even more harsh consequences.

It may be very difficult for you to do so with a temporary ID. Looking at the more liberal forms of identifications required by the Transportation and Safety Administration (TSA) on its website, a foreign government issued passport is OK along with driver’s licenses or other state photo ID cards issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent). I also note that the TSA may soon start enforcing a law that requires states to comply with a set of federal standards when issuing driver’s licenses in order to allow people to board airplanes. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence. p>  

When a foreign national who entered the U.S. lawfully and with inspection (such as with a J-1 visa) becomes married to a U.S. citizen, the couple may succeed with a marriage-based adjustment of status application process, so that the foreign national will become a Lawful Permanent Resident (will get a "Green Card"). This is true regardless of whether the foreign national spouse may have overstayed a visa for a long time, and even if the foreign national spouse may have worked without authorization. It would be wise for you and your fianc?/fianc?e to consult with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant information, could advise you about immigration eligibilities, options and strategies.