Are there any special provisions for a child to become a U.S. citizen through their parent’s naturalization?

Yes, there are special provisions for a child to become a U.S. citizen through their parent’s naturalization in California. Generally, this is done through the process of “derivative citizenship.” If one of the child’s parents naturalizes as a U.S. citizen, then the child automatically becomes a citizen as well. In California, there are also some additional requirements that must be met for the derivative citizenship process to be successful. The child must be unmarried and under the age of 18 at the time their parent naturalizes. Additionally, the parent must have been a permanent resident for at least five years before the date of naturalization and must have lived in the United States for at least 30 months during this period. In order to successfully gain derivative citizenship, the parent must also have had a legal and physical relationship with the child during the five years before they naturalized. This means that the child must have been living with the parent or had a legal connection to them through adoption, guardianship, custody, or other legal means. Once these requirements are met, the child is eligible for derivative citizenship and does not need to go through the naturalization process. In most cases, the child automatically obtains the same US citizenship status as their parent. It is important to note, however, that this process only applies to children who are born outside the United States. Those born in the US can still become citizens through their parent’s naturalization but must complete the naturalization process themselves.

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Are there any special provisions for a child to become a U.S. citizen through their parent’s naturalization?

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