N400 aplication - Child under 18 years


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No. Someone under 18 cannot file N-400. If on the day either parent becomes a US citizen (i.e. takes the oath), the child is still under 18 and still living the the parent in the US, the child automatically becomes a US citizen on that day under INA 320. On the other hand, if neither parent becomes a US citizen by the time the child turns 18, the child cannot get citizenship from the parents. In that case, the child can apply for naturalization on his own with N-400 as soon as he turns 18, if he meets all the requirements.

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On 11/9/2020 at 10:51 AM, JoeF said:

A child under 18 having a GC and living with the parents becomes a US citizen automatically when the parents naturalize.

https://www.state.gov/family-liaison-office/naturalization-of-foreign-born-spouses/naturalization-for-children/

I assume this means the date USCIS considers for this determination is the date parents naturalize. In my case, I applied for naturalization (N-400) when my child was under 18. My biometrics is done and I am going to appear for interview soon.  However, my son turned 18 last month. If my earlier assumption is correct, now he needs to apply N-400 on his own. Am I correct? If not, what is the process? Thanks 

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On 2/1/2021 at 11:09 AM, sreeku said:

I assume this means the date USCIS considers for this determination is the date parents naturalize. In my case, I applied for naturalization (N-400) when my child was under 18. My biometrics is done and I am going to appear for interview soon.  However, my son turned 18 last month. If my earlier assumption is correct, now he needs to apply N-400 on his own. Am I correct? If not, what is the process? Thanks 

yes, he can apply now at any time if he has met the requirements (e.g. 5 years as a permanent resident) and he wishes to naturalize

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