Citizenship for a child

[marfik 0]

Hello,

I emigrated to US with a K-2 visa. Since then, I became a permanent resident (10 year Green Card) and now eligible to apply for citizenship. My question is-am I able to file for citizenship on my own or should me and my parent (the one who once was a K-1 visa holder) apply together ( file one application)?

Thank you!

[apple21 953]

How old are you now?

[NickD 203]

If you are the child, can't apply alone until you are 18 years of age. If under 18, only your immigrant parent apply, then you automatically become a US citizen, but without proof. To get that proof, only your parent can apply for a N-600 or a US passport provided that parent is a US citizen.

If your parent doesn't want to apply, you are pretty much well screwed until you are 18, those are the laws, we just have to abide by them. Can't even get a driver's license on your own until you are 18 in most states without that parent.

[marfik 0]

I am 22. My parent is going to apply but in a few years, as she sees no point in doing it right now, whereas I need citizenship for my job. I just wasn't sure if the fact that I once was a K-2 visa holder requires me to file an application for citizenship along with my parent (former K-1 visa) or if I can go ahead and do it on my own.

Thank you very much

[Gary and Alla 3,696]

I am 22. My parent is going to apply but in a few years, as she sees no point in doing it right now, whereas I need citizenship for my job. I just wasn't sure if the fact that I once was a K-2 visa holder requires me to file an application for citizenship along with my parent (former K-1 visa) or if I can go ahead and do it on my own.

Thank you very much

You can apply yourself. There is no "joint citizenship" UNLESS you were under age 18.