Are there any special provisions for a child’s naturalization application?

Yes, there are special provisions for a child’s naturalization application in California. First and foremost, a child under the age of 18 may be eligible to apply for naturalization if they have been lawfully admitted to the United States. The child must also have a U.S. citizen parent or parents, and both parents must be naturalized or have the ability to naturalize if they were born abroad. Additionally, if the child is 17 years old or younger, only one parent is required to be a U.S. citizen. Further, the child must be able to demonstrate that they are a person of good moral character and that they have a basic understanding of the English language as well as information on U.S. government and history. Lastly, the child must live in the legal and physical custody of the U.S. citizen parent or parents for at least the past five years. In California, a child may submit a naturalization application without the help of an attorney, but it can often be beneficial to have a knowledgeable immigration lawyer assist them in the process. To apply for naturalization, the child must submit Form N-600K and other documents to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Immigration attorneys can help ensure that the application is complete and accurate, and that the child’s rights are protected.

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Si un niño en California desea solicitar la ciudadanía americana, hay varias disposiciones especiales para ayudarlo. Los niños que nacen en Estados Unidos automaticamente obtienen la ciudadanía americana. Si los padres de un niño son extranjeros, el niño puede obtener la ciudadanía a través de los padres. Según la Ley de Inmigración, los niños que residen legalmente en los Estados Unidos pueden aplicar para la naturalización sin tener que cumplir con los requisitos de la residencia. En el caso de un menor de edad, los formularios de naturalización se completan y presentan por los padres o tutores. Si el niño es bajo la custodia de los Servicios de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos, él o ella también pueden aplicar por sí mismo. La aplicación del niño debe ser acompañada de una declaración de consentimiento escrita y legalizada, firmada por el padre o tutor legal. El niño también debe realizar las pruebas de idiomas junto con la entrevista para adquirir la ciudadanía.

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