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How can I give my 11 year old son citizenship?
Asked on May 17th, 2013 on Immigration - Nevada
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I'm a US citizen for naturalization, my son is a green card holder already. Can I give him citizenship now and how? Or does he have to wait till 18 and apply on his own?
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Once you are naturalized, your child will automatically be naturalized and he will be able to get his own passport.
Answered on May 29th, 2013 at 10:27 AM
This is a good question. Under Child Citizenship Act of 2000, a child can automatically become a US citizen if he has US citizen parents and he is admitted as a permanent resident status. However, the status of his other parent is also important. The law requires that both parents be US citizen, or if only one is a US citizen, that the child lives under his or her legal and physical custody. I would need to discuss the other parent's status before I can confirm whether the child can obtain citizenship. The child can also apply for citizenship on his own when he turns 18.
Answered on May 20th, 2013 at 10:37 PM
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Your son will derive automatic US citizenship as soon as you become a naturalized citizen. He can get proof of his citizenship by applying for a certificate of citizenship on form N-600 or applying for a US Passport on form DS-11.
Answered on May 20th, 2013 at 9:04 PM
Adebola O. Asekun
You may be able to confer US citizenship to your son by operation of law, but an in-depth consultation is necessary.
Answered on May 20th, 2013 at 8:21 PM
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In general your son will become a US citizen by operation of law once you were naturalized.
Answered on May 20th, 2013 at 8:00 PM
You can apply for a certificate of Citizenship for you son but more facts are needed to make sure he qualifies. Consult with an Immigration Attorney and the attorney can walk you through the process and make sure your son qualifies.
Answered on May 20th, 2013 at 7:48 PM
You son automatically became US citizen when you were granted citizenship. He can apply for a naturalization certificate by filing Form N-600 or just apply for a US passport.
Answered on May 17th, 2013 at 4:41 PM
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You can apply for US passport or a citizenship certificate for him.
Answered on May 17th, 2013 at 3:50 PM
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If he is living with you, he is already a US citizen. Apply for a US passport and or N-600 with USCIS.
Answered on May 17th, 2013 at 3:49 PM
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Once you become a citizen you can file an n600 for your child or apply for their US passport.
Answered on May 17th, 2013 at 3:49 PM
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Your query is about Citizenship. Your child will become a Citizen when and if you become a Citizen under the Child Citizenship Act of 2001.
Answered on May 17th, 2013 at 3:49 PM