Does a Runaway Minor Become a Citizen if His Parents Naturalize
If a 17 year old who ran away (*Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder*) from home right around the time his parents had gotten naturalized to become U.S. Citizens, and then turned 18, would he be considered a U.S. Citizen or would he have to been present during the Oath/Or Ceremony too?
Me and my friend Were arguing about this haha
I said it wasn't possible
Shorter Version:
Basically if you're not in legal custody of your parents/guardians, neither the state itself.
And you turn 18 after your parents get naturalized. What happens to your legal situation?
And you were a 17 year old Green Card Holder at the time of running away.
Re: Citizenship Through Naturalization (Special Situation)
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billpay
If a 17 year old who ran away (*Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder*) from home right around the time his parents had gotten naturalized to become U.S. Citizens, and then turned 18, would he be considered a U.S. Citizen or would he have to been present during the Oath/Or Ceremony too?
Me and my friend Were arguing about this haha
I said it wasn't possible
Shorter Version:
Basically if you're not in legal custody of your parents/guardians, neither the state itself.
And you turn 18 after your parents get naturalized. What happens to your legal situation?
And you were a 17 year old Green Card Holder at the time of running away.
We're not here to play what-ifs with kids. But since I'm here anyway...
He's not a citizen until his naturalization petition is approved and the ceremony is over, at which point he'll be handed a fabulous document.
And you can look up the rest of the stuff yourself. :cool: