Is there a minimum age requirement to apply for immigration as a child?

Yes, there is a minimum age requirement to apply for immigration as a child in Washington. According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), children under the age of 14 cannot apply for immigration through the naturalization process, as they are not considered “legal adults”. Children between the ages of 14 and 17 can apply for immigration, but they must receive permission from a parent or legal guardian before doing so. In addition, they must meet certain requirements, such as having sufficient English language and civics knowledge. Further, they must be of “good moral character” and must always be accompanied by a legal guardian to their immigration interviews. Lastly, children younger than 18 must also have a sponsor who must financially provide for them for at least five years, if necessary. It is important to note that regardless of the age, all applicants must pass the naturalization test and interview in order to become a legal immigrant in the US.

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Cuando se trata de aplicar para la inmigración como un menor de edad en el estado de Washington, hay una edad mínima que uno debe cumplir para calificar. Se requiere que uno tenga al menos 14 años. Si un niño tiene 14 años o más, puede aplicar en su propio nombre sin necesariamente contar con la aprobación de un padre o tutor. Si un niño no cumple la edad mínima de 14 años, el padre o tutor puede presentar una aplicación en su nombre. Además, si el niño tiene entre 14 y 17 años, el padre o el tutor debe presentar una declaración firmada que muestre que está de acuerdo con la solicitud. Esta es una ficticia responsabilidad y será considerada por la Oficina de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS). Si hay algún problema con la aplicación, la USCIS contactará al tutor para tratar de obtener más información.

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