Citizenship for child under age 18

[Cdnwmn 0]

I applied for Citizenship in July of 2007. My son who was 16 1/2 at the time would be included on the application.

In November, I received a notice from Nebraska stating I owed more money in fees however I was able to prove that my application was received by them before the fee hike and they then sent a notice stating that I didn't owe them any more money.

As of this date, no notice of fingerprinting.

My question is this. If it so happens that I'm successful in getting Citizenship but it doesn't occur until after my son's birthday who will turn 18 in January of 2009, will this mean he will have to file on his own or will they go by the filing date and my son will be granted automatic citizenship.

[diadromous mermaid 36]

I applied for Citizenship in July of 2007. My son who was 16 1/2 at the time would be included on the application.

In November, I received a notice from Nebraska stating I owed more money in fees however I was able to prove that my application was received by them before the fee hike and they then sent a notice stating that I didn't owe them any more money.

As of this date, no notice of fingerprinting.

My question is this. If it so happens that I'm successful in getting Citizenship but it doesn't occur until after my son's birthday who will turn 18 in January of 2009, will this mean he will have to file on his own or will they go by the filing date and my son will be granted automatic citizenship.

Parents Naturalized February 27, 2001 to Present

You derive U.S. citizenship if and when all of the following three things become true:

(1) one of your parents was born in the United States or has become a naturalized citizen,

(2) you are under the age of 18, and

(3) you have a green card (lawful permanent residence) and are living in the legal and physical custody of your U.S. citizen parent.

This law applies to both natural and adopted children. This law also applies to you if your parent naturalized before February 27, 2001 but you were under age 18 and satisfied the green card and residency requirement at the time.

[Cdnwmn 0]

I applied for Citizenship in July of 2007. My son who was 16 1/2 at the time would be included on the application.

In November, I received a notice from Nebraska stating I owed more money in fees however I was able to prove that my application was received by them before the fee hike and they then sent a notice stating that I didn't owe them any more money.

As of this date, no notice of fingerprinting.

My question is this. If it so happens that I'm successful in getting Citizenship but it doesn't occur until after my son's birthday who will turn 18 in January of 2009, will this mean he will have to file on his own or will they go by the filing date and my son will be granted automatic citizenship.

Parents Naturalized February 27, 2001 to Present

You derive U.S. citizenship if and when all of the following three things become true:

(1) one of your parents was born in the United States or has become a naturalized citizen,

(2) you are under the age of 18, and

(3) you have a green card (lawful permanent residence) and are living in the legal and physical custody of your U.S. citizen parent.

This law applies to both natural and adopted children. This law also applies to you if your parent naturalized before February 27, 2001 but you were under age 18 and satisfied the green card and residency requirement at the time.

[Cdnwmn 0]

Thanks for the information. I guess I can only hope that Citizenship comes before he turns 18.