N-400 fees for minor child

[Stein 276]

We will be filing N-400 for my wife and her minor daughter this week.  She is 17 now.  As she is under 18 and will gain citizenship through her mom do we need to pay $640 + $85 for each of them or is it $640 + $85 + $85 for biometrics?

 

Also as she turns 18 next October can she "age out" of getting derivative citizenship if mom's oath isn't before her birthday or is locked in by the filing date?  It may be tight depending on how long it takes for ROC and citizenship.  We filed ROC back in January and we are filing N-400 the week after she was eligible under the 90 day early window.  I'm really hoping to avoid having the daughter have to file separately under the 5 year rule.

[Beth & Achraf 328]

I believe its one petition for each beneficiary  so filing 2 petitions.

 

So each  $640.00 & $85.00 for her & daughter

[Family 3,988]

6 hours ago, Stein said:

We will be filing N-400 for my wife and her minor daughter this week.  She is 17 now.  As she is under 18 and will gain citizenship through her mom do we need to pay $640 + $85 for each of them or is it $640 + $85 + $85 for biometrics?

 

Also as she turns 18 next October can she "age out" of getting derivative citizenship if mom's oath isn't before her birthday or is locked in by the filing date?  It may be tight depending on how long it takes for ROC and citizenship.  We filed ROC back in January and we are filing N-400 the week after she was eligible under the 90 day early window.  I'm really hoping to avoid having the daughter have to file separately under the 5 year rule.

Only your wife can file the N-400 application at  this time ‘ 

 

17 year old does not qualify, so she simply waits. 
 

If mom takes oath before she turns 18 ..she derives citizenship and can apply directly for a US passport. An N-600 is a great investment at that time as well

 

If mom’s oath ceremony is after she turns 18, then she will do an N-400 

[Stein 276]

10 hours ago, Family said:

Only your wife can file the N-400 application at  this time ‘ 

 

17 year old does not qualify, so she simply waits. 
 

If mom takes oath before she turns 18 ..she derives citizenship and can apply directly for a US passport. An N-600 is a great investment at that time as well

 

If mom’s oath ceremony is after she turns 18, then she will do an N-400 

So the fee would just be $640 + $85 for the mom?  If the mom takes the oath before she turns 18 there is no additional fee for the child unless we file the N-600 which appears to be $1,170.

[Family 3,988]

8 hours ago, Stein said:

So the fee would just be $640 + $85 for the mom?  If the mom takes the oath before she turns 18 there is no additional fee for the child unless we file the N-600 which appears to be $1,170.

Yes to all . You now have clarity , full speed ahead Good wishes