Applying for Citizenship (underage with father USC)

[Star12 2]

I have a cousin that is applying for citizenship. When she came to the US she came with a greencard as an underaged daughter of a US Citizen. What form should she use to apply for her naturalization? How long does she need to wait before she can apply for naturalization?

[payxibka 10,045]

44 minutes ago, Star12 said:

I have a cousin that is applying for citizenship. When she came to the US she came with a greencard as an underaged daughter of a US Citizen. What form should she use to apply for her naturalization? How long does she need to wait before she can apply for naturalization?

In certain scenarios she could have become a citizen the moment she stepped on US soil.  If she wasn't eligible, then after 5 years.

 

How old was she when she first arrived?

 

Does or did she live with her USC parent upon arrival?

 

 

Edited July 15, 2021 by payxibka

[Ontarkie 14,225]

~~MOved to US Citizenship General Discussion, from Bringing Family of USC - as the question is about citizenship.~~

[arken 4,197]

 She can file for naturalization only after she turns 18 if she is not a USC already through her father.

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22 hours ago, arken said:

 She can file for naturalization only after she turns 18 if she is not a USC already through her father.

This. She (or her parent) needs to either show that she automatically acquired citizenship while under 18 (google INA320 for the requirements], or she needs to apply for naturalization using an N400 form once she is over 18 and has been an LPR for 5 years. Usually for a child under 18 on a green card it will be automatically acquired under INA320. 

[Star12 2]

On 7/15/2021 at 10:45 PM, arken said:

 She can file for naturalization only after she turns 18 if she is not a USC already through her father.

Thank you

Edited July 17, 2021 by Star12