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

Yes, there are special provisions for a child’s naturalization application in Massachusetts. Under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) guidelines, children under the age of 18 may qualify for naturalization if they have at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen, or if they are living with a lawful permanent resident parent. In order to qualify for naturalization, the child must have been physically present in the United States for at least five years prior to filing the application. They must also have lived in the United States continuously for at least three years, and must be able to demonstrate good moral character. The child’s parent or parents must also be able to demonstrate good moral character. Additionally, the child must be living in Massachusetts at the time of filing the application, and must be able to pass a basic civics and English language test. The child must also attend a naturalization ceremony and take an oath of allegiance after their application has been approved. In cases where the child’s parent is deceased or cannot be located, the child may be eligible to apply on their own for naturalization. Furthermore, children adopted by U.S. citizens may also be eligible for naturalization if they meet the eligibility requirements.

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Sí, hay provisiones especiales para el proceso de naturalización de un niño. En Massachusetts, los niños menores de 18 años de edad pueden ser naturalizados junto con uno de sus padres. Si un niño ha nacido fuera de los Estados Unidos, puede aplicar para convertirse en ciudadano estadounidense a través de la naturalización si sus padres son ciudadanos o si uno de sus padres es un residente permanente legal. Si el niño es un residente permanente joven, puede calificar para la naturalización a través de la excepción de niños. Para ser elegible para la excepción de niños, el niño debe tener entre 14 y 28 años de edad y haber estado bajo la custodia de sus padres o tutores legales antes de la edad de 16 años. El menor también debe ser residente permanente de los Estados Unidos antes del cumplimiento de los 18 años. La aplicación de la excepción de menores se debe presentar antes de la edad de 18 años. Si el niño cumple los requisitos, no tendrá que cumplir con los requisitos usuales de residencia.

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