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

Yes, there are special provisions for a child’s naturalization application in New Jersey. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provides special provisions for minors under the age of 18. Any child under 18 can apply for naturalization if they meet certain criteria. As a first step, the child must have at least one parent who is already a US citizen or who has applied for naturalization. If neither parent is a US citizen, the child must have a green card through a legal guardian. The child must also prove that they are a legal permanent resident, be under 18 years old, and have been living in the United States for at least five years. Additionally, the child must be able to demonstrate good moral character, pass an English and civics test, and have proof of residency. In New Jersey, children who are under 14 years old, have a parent applying for naturalization, and who have been living in the United States for at least a year, are not required to pass the English and civics tests to be eligible for naturalization. This helps to make the naturalization process easier for children who may not have access to resources to study for the tests or who may have difficulty due to a language barrier. It is important for children to meet with an experienced attorney who can help them understand the process and ensure they meet all qualifications for naturalization.

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Sí, hay algunas excepciones para los niños que solicitan la nacionalidad a través de la ley de inmigración de Nueva Jersey. Un niño puede solicitar la nacionalidad por sí mismo si cumple los requisitos de la ley. Un niño menor de 18 años que está bajo la custodia de cualquier padre biológico, adoptivo o tutelar que ha sido naturalizado, también puede solicitar la nacionalidad. Además, si un niño tiene 18 años o más y se encuentra bajo el cuidado de un padre nacionalizado, también puede solicitar la nacionalidad mediante este programa. El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional también proporciona una excepción si el niño no tiene ningún padre nacionalizado y no cumple con los requisitos normales de nacionalidad. Específicamente, si el niño no cumple los requisitos de residencia y no cumple con los requisitos de edad, puede solicitar y obtener la nacionalidad bajo una excepción. Por último, si un niño se encuentra bajo el cuidado de un padre, madre, guardián o tutor que está iniciando un proceso de naturalización, el niño también puede aplicar para la nacionalidad sin cumplir con los requisitos normales. Esta excepción se conoce como la aplicación conyugal y permite a un niño menor de 18 años obtener la nacionalidad al mismo tiempo que el padre, madre, guardián o tutor.

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