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Can my children get derivative citizenship from me without entering US?

Asked on Aug 26th, 2015 on Immigration - Georgia
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I just became US Citizen. I was married 10 years ago and my wife and all my children(they are all under 10 years old) are born and live overseas. How can I bring them? DO I need separate form to file for each of them and pay for each of them? or can they be included in one form with my wife? Can my children get derivative citizenship from me without entering US? Also for my parents: do I need to file for them together in one form? Thank you.
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Immigration Law Attorney serving Atlanta, GA
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Congratulations upon having become a naturalized citizen! You now may be able to sponsor your wife and children, who are overseas, for immigration benefits through "consular processing." You also may petition for your parents. Each applicant will need to be the subject of his/her own application, and the goal will be to become a Lawful Permanent Resident (to get a "Green Card"). When a child becomes a Permanent Resident, and while still under age 18 his/her parent is a U.S. citizen, the child automatically may become a U.S. citizen without having to go through the naturalization application process (note, however, that it can be wise for the child to apply for a Certificate of Citizenship, instead). Some immigration law firms, including mine, offer legal services on a "flat fee" basis so that a client will know the total expense from the very beginning, and a few immigration law firms, including mine, offer an initial consultation free of charge.
Answered on Sep 01st, 2015 at 12:44 PM

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