Affidavit of Suppor for Kids

[anabanana18 0]

Hi, everyone! I have been told before that once minors (children below 16) enter the US with an immigrant status, they will be given automatic US Citizenship. Is this applicable in all instances? My husband has never resided in the USA. He has just been recently granted US Citizenship status via Adult Derivative Citizenship.

In connection with this automatic citizenship (if it were true), will my kids be needing an affidavit of support too? They are aged 3 and 5 respectively.

Thanks for all the helpful people here in advance!

[Marrienne 112]

US citizens do not require an AOS. However in ordee to transmit citizenship to a child you must have proof of residency in the US for an x amount of years after the age of 14 (5 years I think).

Then you apply for the kids.

I have never read what you just wrote

It might be true BUT since they are entering the US on a IV I think an Aos would be required even if it becomes invalid later?

[anabanana18 0]

US citizens do not require an AOS. However in ordee to transmit citizenship to a child you must have proof of residency in the US for an x amount of years after the age of 14 (5 years I think).

Then you apply for the kids.

I have never read what you just wrote

It might be true BUT since they are entering the US on a IV I think an Aos would be required even if it becomes invalid later?

Thanks, Marrienne! I guess it would be safe to bring AOS for all of us (3 applicants) just in case the consul looks for it. My husband filed DCF, so everything has to be brought during the interview.