Father eligible to apply citizenship, minor daughters in the US becomes citizens too???

[betty boop 0]

Hello,

My father is eligible to apply for his US Citizenship this September 2015. Two of his minor daughters, ages 14 & 18, arrived in the US last April 2015. If my father becomes a US Citizen, will his minor children automatically becomes US citizen. Do you have an immigration link pertaining to this issue?

Thank you.

[Ontarkie 13,913]

~~Moved to US Citizenship General Discussion, from Bringing Family Members of Permanent Residents to America~~

[DC85 113]

the kids need to be under 18 and they have a GC at the the time of naturalization , then they will be a usc at the time when your dad becomes a citizen. Your sister who is already 18 needs to apply by herself once she meet the requirements.

[Dario2012 51]

Hello,

My father is eligible to apply for his US Citizenship this September 2015. Two of his minor daughters, ages 14 & 18, arrived in the US last April 2015. If my father becomes a US Citizen, will his minor children automatically becomes US citizen. Do you have an immigration link pertaining to this issue?

Thank you.

Only if they're permanent residents and under 18 at the time.

Here's the link: http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/english/legal-considerations/us-citizenship-laws-policies/child-citizenship-act.html

A child born outside of the United States automatically becomes a citizen of the United States when all of the following conditions have been fulfilled:

• At least one of the child’s parents is a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization;
• The child is under 18 years of age;
• The child is residing in or has resided in the United States in the legal and physical custody of the U.S. citizen parent pursuant to a lawful admission for permanent residence.