QUESTION
Do we have to apply with our daughter to get our citizenship?
Asked on Dec 04th, 2011 on Immigration - New York
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My husband and I are both US national. We would want to get our US citizenship. We have a daughter who is a US citizen. Do we have to apply together or do we have to do our own? What should we do?
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If your daughter is over 21 and a U.S. citizen she can normally petition you for permanent residency provided you are either in the U.S. after a legal entry or are overseas and are no inadmissible. I am confused by your U.S. national status.
Answered on Dec 14th, 2011 at 9:13 PM
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Your daughter is a US citizen, so she cannot apply for US citizenship.
Answered on Dec 07th, 2011 at 8:57 AM
Leon Wildes
Your daughter is already a citizen. She need not apply. If you qualify for citizenshiop you and your spouse can apply on your ow.n. If you are not yet a lawfukl permanent resident (green card) you need to apply for that first.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2011 at 6:20 PM
I'm not sure what you mean by "US national". Typically, that already implies that you have status in the US. Do you mean you want to apply for permanent residence (green card) or US citizenship? It really depends on what you are referring to in order to determine whether you need your US citizen daughter's involvement or not. Please clarify
Answered on Dec 06th, 2011 at 4:47 PM
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You need to call a lawyer. Your question does not make sense. If you have a green card and want to naturalize you do not need your daughter, but you must qualify.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2011 at 3:33 PM
You and your husband must first become lawful permanent residents and reside for 5 years continuously in the US before you qualify for citizenship. You can apply through your daughter for resident status if she is at least 21. Each requires a separate application.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2011 at 3:28 PM
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You can apply yourselves you do not need your daughter.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2011 at 3:22 PM
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Richard S. Kolomejec
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You can apply on your own. If your daughter is under the age of 18 when either one of you naturalize, she will automatically become a US citizen. If she is over 18, then she must apply on her own as well.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2011 at 2:43 PM
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No you apply for citizenship on your own. Speak with and retain an immigration attorney.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2011 at 2:41 PM
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Your husband and you have to both file individual naturalization applications.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2011 at 12:59 PM