I'm over 21 years old and qualify to become a U.S citizen through naturalization (have been legal resident in U.S. for over 5 years), but my mom recently got her citizenship through naturalization and I was wondering if I automatically become one too or would I still have to go through the naturalization process?
2007-03-13 19:47:53 · 11 answers · asked by th1a90 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
You have to apply on your own if you are 18 or older. Here is the Naturalization Handbook with all the information you need:
http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/M-476.pdf
2007-03-13 22:10:09 · answer #1 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you are under 18 at the time she becomes one. I'm over 25 and just got my official citizen cert. last week (2007) but I was a citizen since 1992 but didn't know. All I did was fill out a few forms and sent it with a fee of $240-250?? The whole process took about 2 months.
2007-03-14 03:02:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You only become a citizen if you are under the age of 18 automatically if a parent becomes one. You still have to go though the naturalization process I believe.
2007-03-13 19:54:14 · answer #3 · answered by Hawaiisweetie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, unfortunately since your mom just recently became a citizen and your not under 18. Your going to have to take the exam and go through the process. I became a citizen at age 18, but only because my mom was sworn in while I was still a minor- I was 16.
2007-03-13 19:53:40 · answer #4 · answered by yellowmedia 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Since you are over 18 you must apply to become a US citizen yourself. If you were a minor your parents would have had to file for citizenship for you, if they did not you would have to apply once you turned 18.
2007-03-13 23:33:36 · answer #5 · answered by lady01love 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
plainly my until now reaction replaced into incorrect. Upon get entry to to the US along with your immigrant visa to stay along with your father you will grow to be a citizen and can stick to for a passport. the concern of the mandatory legal custody in accordance to INA 320.l is prevalent while a organic and organic new child born out of wedlock who has been legitimated and at present is residing with the organic determine.
2016-10-02 02:22:08 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a parent becomes a US citizen, the children also become US citizens by affiliation. To be confirmed as a US citizen, you have to apply for naturalization.
2007-03-13 19:51:43 · answer #7 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
You over 21 you aint no kid so you still gotta go thou process
2007-03-13 19:55:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No you don't and yes you do have to go through the process!
Always someone out there who wants to benefit from someone elses work! Are you Republican?
2007-03-13 19:52:13 · answer #9 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
It depends on your age and prior history. Think about the questions....they ak how you will defend the country.
Think Iraq and scramble well.
You will have to test and pass...George Washington will be one of the answers on that test, I guarantee it!
2007-03-13 20:08:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋