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do minor children need to have any other forms filled out to recieve derivitive benefits? Or do they just show up to the interview with the intending immigrant?
They don't do ANYTHING. They don't even need to show up. They become citizens automatically, without taking any action whatsoever, whether they like it or not. It's automatic citizenship by the action of the law.
However, you (or they) need to take action if you want to obtain documentary proof of their citizenship. And they'll need some documentation before they can do things like travel outside the US as a US Citizen, or even get a job or social security number. You can file an N-600 to get a certificate of citizenship, and/or you can file a passport application to get a passport for them. You'd be well advised to get documentary proof of their citizenship fairly quickly, while all the documents are still fresh and easy to get. But technically, there's no time limit on how long you or they can wait.
hi lucyrich,
I am confuse on how to go about applying for a Certificate of Citizenship for my 15 yr old son. He already has a US passport and we are currently living in the Philippines. I want to apply for him a Certificate of Citizenship (N-600K, for a child who regularly resides abroad), but one of the requirements is Evidence of Lawful Admission and Maintenance of Such Lawful Status (eg. I-94).
With that requirement, what evidence should I provide on his application?
And one of the questions in the application is Do you know of any prior application for a certificate of citizenship or US passport for this child? Yes or No?
thank you for your time...best regards...
marga2
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do minor children need to have any other forms filled out to recieve derivitive benefits? Or do they just show up to the interview with the intending immigrant?
They don't do ANYTHING. They don't even need to show up. They become citizens automatically, without taking any action whatsoever, whether they like it or not. It's automatic citizenship by the action of the law.
However, you (or they) need to take action if you want to obtain documentary proof of their citizenship. And they'll need some documentation before they can do things like travel outside the US as a US Citizen, or even get a job or social security number. You can file an N-600 to get a certificate of citizenship, and/or you can file a passport application to get a passport for them. You'd be well advised to get documentary proof of their citizenship fairly quickly, while all the documents are still fresh and easy to get. But technically, there's no time limit on how long you or they can wait.
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No, you don't need to bring your child. If your child is old enough to understand and/or remember the ceremony, I'd say you ought to bring him/her, but not for legal reasons.
They mentioned automatic citizenship for children at Lucy's oath ceremony. The child doesn't have to be there, or do anything. After you become a citizen, you can file for a passport for your child directly. Or, if you like, you can file an N-600 for a certificate of citizenship for your child.
The child won't get any papers at the oath ceremony. The child's citizenship isn't dependent on being there.
lucyrich hello,
would you have an idea how soon can a naturalized US citizen leave United States and reside in another country? I read somewhere that your US citizenship may be revoked if you establish permanent foreign residence within 1 year after becoming a US citizen. How true is this? thanks lucyrich....
KyngSillva is correct that it is not a problem.
However, up until about 15 years ago, there was such a law. A naturalized citizen could lose citizenship by moving away permanently within a year of naturalization. That probably explains where your source got their information.
http://www.richw.org/dualcit/law.html#1994
There's lots of other good info in that FAQ.
But to repeat for emphasis: under today's law, any time after you've taken the naturalization oath, you can live anywhere for as long as you like, and you won't lose US Citizenship merely due to your choice of where to live.
Hi KyngSillva,
Thanks for answering my inquiry. That was really helpful.
hi lucyrich,
Thank you for the info you have provided. That is very enlightening. Good day!
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No, you don't need to bring your child. If your child is old enough to understand and/or remember the ceremony, I'd say you ought to bring him/her, but not for legal reasons.
They mentioned automatic citizenship for children at Lucy's oath ceremony. The child doesn't have to be there, or do anything. After you become a citizen, you can file for a passport for your child directly. Or, if you like, you can file an N-600 for a certificate of citizenship for your child.
The child won't get any papers at the oath ceremony. The child's citizenship isn't dependent on being there.
lucyrich hello,
would you have an idea how soon can a naturalized US citizen leave United States and reside in another country? I read somewhere that your US citizenship may be revoked if you establish permanent foreign residence within 1 year after becoming a US citizen. How true is this? thanks lucyrich....
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Is it possible for Naturalized US Citizen to loose his/her US Citizenship by residing abroad (not necessary in birth country) for extended period of time?
For example: An English or French citizen is naturalized in US and has dual citizenship. Lives and works in US for let's say 30 years and retires. Next, resides in Thailand on retirement visa.
From what I have heard, naturalized citizen has to reside in US for a certain period of time every year. I'm trying to find information online but really cant find anything relating to this issue.
Does anyone know?
Regards, Bart.
It is green card holders who cannot be outside the US for periods longer than 6 months, not US citizens. US citizens can stay outside the US as long as they wish.
naturalized citizen has to reside in US for a certain period of time every year >> This is not correct. This applies to US permanent residents, no US citizens, disregarding it is by naturalization or not.
just wondering...how soon can you leave the US and live in another country after becoming a US citizen? I heard that you must stay in the US within the first year you became a US citizen...or
your citizenship may be revoked. Thanks
Citizenship for minor
in US Citizenship General Discussion
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Hi lucyrich,
Thank you for your prompt reply. Your first question, How did my son get a US passport? I, the mother is a naturalized US citizen. We presented my Certificate of Citizenship when we applied for a US passport for my son.
Second question, Why do I want a Certificate of Citizenship for my son? Well, I just want to make sure that my son has all the necessary papers/documents, (or have applied for it), while he is still under the age of 18. I guess another reason is, I just want to make sure that he will have another form of legal document, aside from a US passport, in case the immigration policies regarding dependents of naturalized US citizen change again, which is constantly changing anyway. In short, a piece of mind on my part as a mother.
Thats is why I am confuse on which form to use, to apply for the certificate of citizenship because we are currently living in the Philippines.
Thank you again for your time...