How can a child become a U.S. Citizen through a parent or guardian?

In California, a child can become a U.S. citizen through a parent or guardian if the parent or guardian is a U.S. citizen, and the child meets certain requirements. First, the child must be under 18 years old, and must be unmarried. He or she must also have a biological or legal relationship to the U.S. citizen parent or guardian, such as being born to, adopted by, or related by marriage to the parent or guardian. In addition, the child must usually have resided in the United States since the age of 16 for a continuous period of at least five years. Once these eligibility requirements are met, the parent or guardian must submit an application for U.S. citizenship for the child. The application, known as Form N-600, must be filed with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In the application, the parent or guardian must provide evidence to prove that the child is eligible for citizenship, such as birth certificates and marriage certificates. The application also requires additional documentation, such as evidence of the parent or guardian’s U.S. citizenship and evidence of the child’s residency. After the application is reviewed and approved by USCIS, the child will become a U.S. citizen.

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