When is the right time to apply citizenship?

[BOKURAGAITA 109]

Hi VJ,

 

Our ROC (mine & 3 kids) are filed and being process, when is the right time to apply for citizenship? My ROC was filed earlier this year and has been pending ever since and when its possible is it all four (4) of us will file?  Any details are appreciated, thank you. 

[OldUser 10,956]

22 minutes ago, BOKURAGAITA said:

Hi VJ,

 

Our ROC (mine & 3 kids) are filed and being process, when is the right time to apply for citizenship? My ROC was filed earlier this year and has been pending ever since and when its possible is it all four (4) of us will file?  Any details are appreciated, thank you. 

Kids cannot apply based on marriage. They have to wait for 5 years if they are over 18. If under, they will become citizens once you naturalize

[BOKURAGAITA 109]

24 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Kids cannot apply based on marriage. They have to wait for 5 years if they are over 18. If under, they will become citizens once you naturalize

Kids are all under 18, age 9,10,12. 

So i need to wait for my I-751 to get approve and file? 

 

Thanks!

[OldUser 10,956]

1 hour ago, BOKURAGAITA said:

Kids are all under 18, age 9,10,12. 

So i need to wait for my I-751 to get approve and file? 

 

Thanks!

No, you absolutely don't need to wait for I-751 approval.

 

3 years after "Residence since" date you can file N-400 even if I-751 is still pending. Sometimes you can file 90 day early, that is if you lived with spouse as married for 3+ years on early filing date.

 

I'd include all I-751 receipts and write a cover letter so officer knows your situation.

 

N-600 for each kid is highly recommended after kids become citizens. It is more expensive than N-400, but they won't have an option for N-400 unless you remain LPR until they reach 18. N-600 is ultimate proof of their citizenship. Doesn't have to be filed immidiately. Let me know if you want to learn more.