What is the name of your state? CALIFORNIA
I need advise for a friend please.
In accordance with the CCA 2000:
Which children automatically become citizens under the law?
Beginning February 27, 2001, certain foreign born children (including adopted children) currently residing permanently in the United States will acquire citizenship automatically. The term "child" is defined differently under immigration law for purposes of naturalization than for other immigration purposes, including adoption. To be eligible, a child must meet the definition of "child" for naturalization purposes under immigration law and must also meet the following requirements:
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The child has at least one U.S. citizen parent (by birth or naturalization)
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The child is under 18 years of age
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The child is residing permanently in the U.S. in the legal and physical custody of the parent
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The child is a lawful permanent resident
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The child meets the requirements applicable to adopted children under immigration law.
My friend's mother became a USC when he was aged 8 or 9 (through marriage to a USC) my friend was 17 at the time the ACT came into force (he is now 24 going on 25), he has never left the country ever since coming here, that means he has deravative or acquired U.S citizenship through his mother?
the point is he was STILL UNDWER THE AGE OF 18 when the act came out, so he is eligable!!!
so what now, he wants to apply for a u.s passport iIN PERSON BUT HE IS NOT GOING ANYWHERE, he wants a u.s passport to prove his citizenhip, what documents are required???
mothers marriage certificate to USC
mothers proof of citizenship (she has a US passport)
my friends long birth certifcate
he has a state ID card and drivers license
WHAT ELSE IS REQUIRED.
please advise.,
thank you
I need advise for a friend please.
In accordance with the CCA 2000:
Which children automatically become citizens under the law?
Beginning February 27, 2001, certain foreign born children (including adopted children) currently residing permanently in the United States will acquire citizenship automatically. The term "child" is defined differently under immigration law for purposes of naturalization than for other immigration purposes, including adoption. To be eligible, a child must meet the definition of "child" for naturalization purposes under immigration law and must also meet the following requirements:
bullet
The child has at least one U.S. citizen parent (by birth or naturalization)
bullet
The child is under 18 years of age
bullet
The child is residing permanently in the U.S. in the legal and physical custody of the parent
bullet
The child is a lawful permanent resident
bullet
The child meets the requirements applicable to adopted children under immigration law.
My friend's mother became a USC when he was aged 8 or 9 (through marriage to a USC) my friend was 17 at the time the ACT came into force (he is now 24 going on 25), he has never left the country ever since coming here, that means he has deravative or acquired U.S citizenship through his mother?
the point is he was STILL UNDWER THE AGE OF 18 when the act came out, so he is eligable!!!
so what now, he wants to apply for a u.s passport iIN PERSON BUT HE IS NOT GOING ANYWHERE, he wants a u.s passport to prove his citizenhip, what documents are required???
mothers marriage certificate to USC
mothers proof of citizenship (she has a US passport)
my friends long birth certifcate
he has a state ID card and drivers license
WHAT ELSE IS REQUIRED.
please advise.,
thank you