MariaAN

1 hour ago, Unlockable said:

Unaccompanied minors for airlines are 14, 15, or 16 and under, depending on airline. You say she is under 18 but don't give and age. If she is over 15 she should be fine.

 

If she is a citizen of both countries then there is nothing needed for her to move and live in either one. She can live in either places as ling as she pleases.

 

The only issues that may be of concern is guardianship or custody issue because she is a minor. But that is not immigration related.

She is 16. From what I have found, for an international flight, she would need a notarized letter of consent from me to travel alone. I wasn't sure if there was anything else we should be aware of. Thank you. 

Not sure if I'm in the right place but hopefully someone knows something. My daughter was born in Canada, we moved to the US and became citizens. She wants to move back to Canada. If she is under the age of 18, is she considered an unaccompanied minor? That term seems to vary on definition depending on airline carrier. I am aware of what documents she might need. But does she use her Canadian or US passport? What else do I need to know? 

Thank you! I was told their green cards won't be returned but that's fine. It makes sense to give those up since we don't need them anymore. I was more worried about after they turn 18. 

After getting my naturalization certificate, I got my American passport. I decided to get my children's passports instead of N600 for them. The passport office is asking for my children's green cards to be surrendered for their American passports. Has anyone else who has applied for their kid's passports, submitted their green cards? Does anyone with children who have aged past 18 years old without an N600, have any problems with proving their citzenship? 

My naturalization oath ceremony is tomorrow. I have gone over the letter sent to me a million times (slight exaggeration) but now I'm questioning a mistake I might have made. On the back of the letter is a questionnaire to be completed. There seems to be some mixed instructions whether this needs to completed before arriving at the location or completed at the location. Being nervous and not wanting to be unprepared, I completed it and signed it. Should I have left it blank? Will they just have me fill in another questionnaire to be signed in front of a witness? 

Yes, they are. Thank you, this was very useful information. I have always traveled with all my court papers regarding custody of my kids. So that sounds like the path I'll be using to get their US passports too. Thank you again. 

I passed my naturalization interview, and already have an appointment for the oath ceremony. I understand my Candian born children will get their US citizenship through me. I know I can apply for our US passports afterward. I was just told today (by a friend who works for the post office/passport office) that I would need a notarized letter from their biological father to give permission for them to get one. I have full custody of the kids, I did not need his permission to get their Canadian passports. Are the rules different for US passports for minors? What if I can't get a notarized letter because I don't have any contact with him? 

Ok, good. Thank you!

I forgot to mention that he doesn't live in the same state he was born. 

Just wondering if I truly need my American husband's original birth certificate. I found a copy of it but not the original. My interview for naturalization is tomorrow morning (March 27th, 2018) and yes I procrastinated. I have the originals and copies of everything else that is required except his original birth certificate. Will this delay my interview? Or at the very least, the process to complete citizenship?  

10 minutes ago, MariaAN said:

Thank you. I didn't think it was that simple. It sounds like applying for citizenship with the N-400 is the route I'll be taking. It gets a little confusing regarding my children born in Canada (my husband's step-children). What forms would they need?

2 hours ago, NikLR said:

It's not quite that simple.  You have to apply for citizenship first with the N-400.  https://www.uscis.gov/n-400   $725 ($640 +$85 biometrics)  You'd need an interview and then an oath ceremony.  After that you can apply for a passport which ranges from $135 to $175 depending if you want the book or the book and card. (I do not suggest the card only.) 

 

Renewing your Canadian passport ranges from $190 for a 5 year to $260 for a 10 year.  

 

Green card renewal at the 10 year point is $455 (may or may not need $85 biometrics). 

Thank you. I didn't think it was that simple. It sounds like applying for citizenship with the N-400 is the route I'll be taking. I did a little reading on it, the processing timeline could be 5-8 months. And I could travel if it is less than 6 months, that will not interrupt my continuous residence. Right? I'm just a little concerned that once I start the application process, I may not get to travel back if there were a family emergency. As what happened when I first moved, and couldn't travel abroad till I got my greencard. Thank you again for the information. I greatly appreciate the help. 

1 hour ago, CDN(ON)-USA(VT) said:

First we need to know how long you have been a PR for and how long you have been married for? The requirements to apply for US Citizenship are that you have been married to and living with your American spouse for 3 years and that you have at least been a PR for 3 years minus 90 days at the time you apply. 

 

I would also suggest renewing your Canadian passport even if you are going to get US Citizenship. 

 

 

We have been married and living together for seven years, eight years this summer. PR for seven years now. Do you know where or what steps I need to take to get started in becoming an American citizen? I was told by someone that I could apply for a US passport instead of renewing my Canadian passport. That just seems an oddly simple way to getting citizenship. 

I am a Canadian married to an American. I immigrated with a fiance visa with my kids. I am now a greencard holder but my Canadian passport will expire in a year. I was told that I could apply for US citizenship because I am married to an American. Where and how do I find the information/applications that I need? The internet is full of info but I don't know where to start. Thank you in advance!