Hot on the heels of news thatJustin Bieberand Hailey Baldwintied the knot, a new report says the “Love Yourself” singer is working to becomea U.S. citizen.
Bieber, who was born and raised in Ontario, Canada, has applied for dual citizenship, TMZ reports, citing multiple sources.
The 24-year-old star has lived in the states since he was 13, when he moved with his family to Atlanta. He currently splits his time between Los Angeles, New York City, and Ontario, where he owns a $5 million estate, according to TMZ.
In order to gain citizenship, the United States government requires that an applicant has hada Permanent Resident (Green) Cardfor at least five years. One must be at least 18 years old, be able to “read, write, and speak basic English,” and be “a person of good moral character,” USA.gov states.
A10-step naturalization processis then put forward to determine eligibility. That includes preparing and submitting anN-400 form, the application for naturalization, as well as having a personal interview and taking the U.S. Naturalization Test.
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Multiple sources confirmed to PEOPLE on Friday thatBieber and Baldwin, 21, got married in a civil ceremonyon Thursday at a New York City courthouse.
“They went ahead and did it without listening to anyone,” a source close to the couple — who were spotted stepping out Saturday for coffee — told PEOPLE.
A religious source spoke to the family and confirmed to PEOPLE that they were legally married at the courthouse, but are going to have a religious ceremony and celebration with family and friends soon. “They’re going to have a big blowout, in front of God and everyone they love,” the religious source told PEOPLE.
According to the outlet, Justin told a court official, “Thanks for keeping it on the DL.”
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Despite PEOPLE’s confirmation of the courthouse ceremony, Baldwin said on Friday that she doesn’t count herself a married woman — yet.
“I understand where the speculation is coming from, but I’m not married yet!” the model wrote in a since-deleted tweet.
A friend of the couple told PEOPLE Baldwin “feels a civil ceremony and their ‘real’ wedding are two separate things.”
Added a religious source: “What happened at the courthouse is a courthouse thing — a legal thing. But marriage is two people making a vow before God and the people they love.”
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Meanwhile, the duo’s whirlwind wedding comes as no surprise, as a source close to Bieberrevealed to PEOPLE in Julythat the pop star and his then-fiancée preferred quick and quiet nuptials.
“They don’t want a long engagement and are alreadyplanning their wedding,” the source said. “As of now, theywant a small ceremonywith their families. They are not planning a huge, celebrity wedding. They are getting married for love and don’t want a flashy wedding.”
source: people.com
