N600 or n400

[Ochoa2916 1]

Hello,

Seeking advice on which I should be submitting the n400 or n600. My mom and dad are both U.S. citizens by naturalization. My mom became a U.S. citizen in 1986. I was 13 at that time and I've had my permanent residence ( green card ) since I was 3 years old since 1976. My parents never applied for my U.S. citizenship leaving me to do it myself. My question is do I file for n600 or n400 for naturalization since I'm way past 18 years old? 

[Dashinka 24,579]

So you are already a U.S. citizen based on being an LPR and a minor when your parents naturalized.  Now that you are an adult, I think you can still apply for a U.S. passport with the proper documents, mother’s naturalization certificate, and your birth certificate, but others may know better.

 

As to getting your own naturalization certificate, you would use the N600.  Do not file an N400 as that appears to be a waste of time and money.

 

Good Luck!

[EmilyW 1,450]

Here is the section that identifies how you meet the requirements of being a US Citizen on the basis of a parent's naturalization:  https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-h-chapter-4

Go straight for the N-600 or get yourself a US passport (which also can serve as proof of citizenship).

[Ochoa2916 1]

3 hours ago, Dashinka said:

So you are already a U.S. citizen based on being an LPR and a minor when your parents naturalized.  Now that you are an adult, I think you can still apply for a U.S. passport with the proper documents, mother’s naturalization certificate, and your birth certificate, but others may know better.

 

As to getting your own naturalization certificate, you would use the N600.  Do not file an N400 as that appears to be a waste of time and money.

 

Good Luck!

Thank you 😊 

42 minutes ago, EmilyW said:

Here is the section that identifies how you meet the requirements of being a US Citizen on the basis of a parent's naturalization:  https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-h-chapter-4

Go straight for the N-600 or get yourself a US passport (which also can serve as proof of citizenship).

Thank you😊

[powerpuff 6,723]

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