回复：请问863211大师，我姐姐看了回贴后，打算申请美国公民，

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她刚刚拿到绿卡不久，现在就可以申请美国公民吗?
-No. She can not apply for the US citizenship until 5 years after she got the GC.

她在申请期间，可以回国探亲吗?
-Yes. But she has better not stay in China for more than 6 months continuosly. Otherwise, it will affect/delay her US citizeship application.