Who qualifies for derived citizenship?

You must be unmarried and under 18, and you must have at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen. Also, you must have a green card, which means that you are a legal permanent resident of the U.S., and you must be currently living in the U.S. in the legal and physical custody of your U.S. citizen parent.

Can I get citizenship through my parents?

Generally, you may obtain citizenship through your U.S. citizen parents when you are born, or after your birth but before you turn 18.

Can I derive citizenship?

Applicants 18 years old and over, born outside the United States, may claim U.S. citizenship from a parent who at the time of the applicant’s birth was a United States citizen. Once the citizenship claim is established, the applicant qualifies for a first-time U.S. passport.

When did your parent become a US citizen?

One of your parents was a U.S. citizen when you were born; Your U.S. citizen parent lived at least five years in the United States before you were born; and At least two of the five years in the United States were after your U.S. citizen parent’s 14th birthday. As mentioned, the laws have changed.

How old do you have to be to become a citizen of the United States?

If you were born to at least one U.S. citizen parent but you’re no longer a child, you can still claim your citizenship. In other words, you may apply for a Certificate of Citizenship, instead of applying to the Consular Report of Birth Abroad, once you’ve reached the age of 18.

How can I get citizenship through my parents?

The U.S. embassy or consulate will issue a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA). The CRBA is similar to a birth certificate. It establishes citizenship through the parents and makes obtaining a U.S. passport much easier. However, the child cannot use the CRBA for travel to the United States.

Who is the child of an US citizen?

In general, a child for citizenship and naturalization provisions is an unmarried person who is: The genetic, legitimated, or adopted son or daughter of a U.S. citizen; or. The son or daughter of a non-genetic gestational U.S. citizen mother who is recognized by the relevant jurisdiction as the child’s legal parent.

When did your parent become an US citizen?

Your U.S. citizen parent lived at least five years in the United States before you were born; and. At least two of the five years in the United States were after your U.S. citizen parent’s 14th birthday.

Can a parent file for a certificate of citizenship?

A parent or guardian may also file Form N-600 on behalf of a minor child . Please note that USCIS does not issue Certificates of Citizenship in cases where the person became a U.S. citizen based on birth in the United States.

Can a parent become an US citizen if they are a green card holder?

Even if you were not born in the United States, you may be a U.S. citizen. This can happen by being born overseas to a U.S. citizen parent or parents, or by having held a green card when your parents became naturalized U.S. citizens. However, the legal details have changed over the years. Find out more here.

How old do you have to be to get a certificate of citizenship?

If USCIS approves your Form N-600, USCIS will issue you a Certificate of Citizenship. If you are over 14 years of age, you will be scheduled to appear at a USCIS office to take the Oath of Allegiance if the Oath of Allegiance ceremony is not conducted on the same day as the interview.