CRBA does it matter when you acquire the proof

[Enas 21]

I'm just curious because my son was denied citizenship from me because I didn't have an extra year after the age of 14 (I had 15 but left the US after that and never came back) but God Willing I'm going to the US in a few months and I was wondering if I have that extra year could I perhaps refile for CRBA? Or will it not work because that would mean I got that proof after he was born? Or does it not matter when you acquire the proof as long as you have it before the child turns 18? 

[williamAR 17]

CRBA is for children that acquire citizenship at birth, that means you have to comply with the requirements before the child's birth, in this case a CRBA is not possible, it could be a few options for the child to get us citizenship anyways.

[Enas 21]

4 minutes ago, williamAR said:

CRBA is for children that acquire citizenship at birth, that means you have to comply with the requirements before the child's birth, in this case a CRBA is not possible, it could be a few options for the child to get us citizenship anyways.

Thought so. I just wanted to be sure. I filed I-130 I hope since he's a minor it won't take a long amount of time but I can't find any information on that. 

[williamAR 17]

if you filed a i-130 for him he would be a us citizen in the moment he gets permanent residency and then you can apply for a us passport in that moment.

[Enas 21]

1 minute ago, williamAR said:

if you filed a i-130 for him he would be a us citizen in the moment he gets permanent residency and then you can apply for a us passport in that moment.

I-130 takes a while my husbands has been processing for two years and still pending (in the last stages now) but since my sons a minor will it take as long or does I-130 process for minors take less time? 

[williamAR 17]

hmm if you didnt file a i-130 for your son along with your husband, how is he moving to the US? yes all i-130 take the same time no matter who files unless you ask for expedite.

[Enas 21]

1 hour ago, williamAR said:

hmm if you didnt file a i-130 for your son along with your husband, how is he moving to the US? yes all i-130 take the same time no matter who files unless you ask for expedite.

He wasn't born yet when I filed for my husband and I thought that he would qualify for citizenship through me but after he was rejected I filed I-130 

[williamAR 17]

oh got it got it, so I think your minor case qualifies for an expedite request, look for this for your son.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/HTML/PolicyManual-Volume1-PartA-Chapter12.html

 

and try to send a letter for them to process them at the same time.

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