My parents immigrated here when I was 6 years old; they became Citizens but did not process my paperwork...?

Question

I have a green card but would like to become a US Citizen, what do I do? I also served in the US Army for 3 years - I did not fill out the paperwork there either....what's the easiest way for me to become a US Citizen, HELP! Living in the East Bay if that helps.

Answer 1

Well you messed up by not applying while you were active duty, but contact the INS and explain your situation. It would have been free, but now it's probably going to cost you. I assume you have a DD214, if not you should get one and explain to anyone concerned that you are in the process of obtaining citizenship. Your request seems to be urgent. So if you're in trouble, threats of deportation, etc., get an attorney.
Sorry, I'm not able to help you more, but I only answered because it seemed that no one else was.

Answer 2

As the first answer said, you need to contact Immigration. I would think you should not have a hard time, particularly since you served in the US Army.

Answer 3

I believe if your parents became citizens BEFORE you turned 18, then you are citizen (Just like by birth), with no need for naturalization ceremony and stuff.

Answer 4

I have no clue what you should do, but I wanted to thank you for your service in the US army.

Good luck and God bless

Answer 5

You have plenty of time in, and can apply right away. Here is the web site for information and the complete instruction book:
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=480ccac09aa5d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

Answer 6

just apply for citizenship.