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  1. #1
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    Default Do I Qualify for Derivative Citizenship

    Hello

    My father became a US citizen in 1986, before my 18th birthday and I was a legal resident. Do I qualify for. Derivative Citizenship?

    Thanks!

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    Default Re: Do I Qualify for Derivative Citizenship

    Not enough information to tell:

    1. Where were you born?
    2. What is the citizenship/status of your mother?
    3. Were your parents married when you were born?
    4. When were you born?
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    Default Re: Do I Qualify for Derivative Citizenship

    If you turned 18 prior to February 27, 2001, the requirements are:

    a. Both parents must naturalize, or if only one parent naturalizes, the other parent must be either a U.S. citizen at the time of the child’s birth and remain a U.S. citizen,22 or be deceased, or the parents must be legally separated 23 and the naturalizing parent must have legal custody.24
    b. In the case of a child who was illegitimate at birth, the child must not be legitimated, and it must be the mother who naturalizes. If the child is legitimated, s/he can derive only if both parents naturalize, or the non-naturalizing parent is dead.25
    c. Parent or parents must have been naturalized prior to the child’s 18th birthday;26
    d. Child must have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence before the 18th birthday;27
    e. Child must be unmarried;28
    f. Adopted child may derive citizenship if the child is residing in the U.S. at the time of the adoptive parent(s)’s naturalization,29 is In the legal custody of the adoptive parent(s), is a lawful permanent resident and adoption occurred before s/he turned 18.30 Stepchild cannot derive citizenship.

    http://www.cuny.edu/about/resources/...Chart_C-09.pdf
    If you meet all of the criteria above, you may qualify, and should meet with an attorney who specializes in immigration law.

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    Default Re: Do I Qualify for Derivative Citizenship

    Hi

    I was born in venezuela in 1969, in wedlock.


    Both parents were legal residents when I was born. I myself obtained legal residency upon my entry to the US as an infant.

    Hope this helps!

    Thanks!

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    Default Re: Do I Qualify for Derivative Citizenship

    Did they BOTH naturalize before you turned 18?

    If yes, see an attorney.

    If no, then no, you'll have to apply for naturalization.

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