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Hello, my grandparents were both naturalized before i was born(1952), my father and my sister became us citizens before i turned 18 and still live in the us, now they lived there for almost 60 yrs continously...do i have the right to become a us citizen...
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It really depends on where you reside, what your US immigration status is.
Answered on Jul 20th, 2012 at 3:41 PM
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Maybe. We would need more information on dates of birth for each of you to see which law you fall under.
Answered on Jul 20th, 2012 at 3:37 PM
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Possibly. You may have derived citizenship through your parents and grandparents. I suggest that you contact an experienced criminal law attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your grandparents and parents citizenship. He/she would then be in a better position to analyze you case and advise you of your options.
Answered on Jul 20th, 2012 at 3:37 PM
Thomas J. Rosser
If neither your father nor mother were naturalized US citizens at the time of your birth in 1952 and you are now clearly over the age of 18 you would not be entitled to US citizenship under the existing Regulations. Naturalized grandparents and/or sister have no bearing on your acquisition of US citizenship through naturalized parent(s).
Answered on Jul 20th, 2012 at 1:54 AM
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It is likely that you can apply for citizenship; a definite answer will depend on your particular circumstances.
Answered on Jul 20th, 2012 at 1:39 AM
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There is not enough information to answer your question. Derivative citizenship requires a number of factors to fall into place. You should consult with an immigration law attorney so that they can go through the family history and make a determination as to whether you derived citizenship from your parent and, if so, what you need to do to prove your citizenship.
Answered on Jul 20th, 2012 at 1:37 AM
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Your U.S. Citizen father can apply for your green card first. Once you obtain your green card through your father, then after 5-years you will be eligible to apply for your U.S. Citizenship.
Answered on Jul 20th, 2012 at 1:36 AM
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You possibly qualify for derivative citizenship. In order to qualify, you need to have lived in the United States at the time your father became a U.S. citizen, and you had to intend to stay in the U.S. permanently. See a lawyer to find out if you meet all the criteria for derivative citizenship.
Answered on Jul 20th, 2012 at 1:36 AM
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Since your father became a citizen after you were born, you will need to go through the application and adjustment process as he did.
Answered on Jul 16th, 2012 at 6:25 PM