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 Rhode Island. If a child is under the age of 18 at the time their parent files for naturalization, they will automatically become a U.S. citizen as well. Children under the age of 18 do not need to file naturalization applications of their own or take the Oath of Allegiance. However, if a child is over the age of 18 at the time of their parent’s naturalization, special provisions apply to the child as well. In this case, the child must file their naturalization application and take the Oath of Allegiance in order to obtain U.S. citizenship through their parent’s naturalization. The child must also demonstrate that they have had "continuous residence" in the United States for at least 5 years prior to applying for naturalization. In Rhode Island, an eligible child or parent may receive free legal advice or assistance from the Immigrant Law Office and the Immigration Law Clinic of Rhode Island. The Immigrant Law Office and the Immigration Law Clinic of Rhode Island are dedicated to providing free legal services for immigrants and their families. They can provide helpful information and guidance about the process of naturalization and the special provisions for children in Rhode Island.

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Existen provisiones especiales para que un niño se convierta en ciudadano estadounidense a través de la naturalización de sus padres. Esto se aplica a los niños menores de dieciocho años que estén viviendo legalmente en los Estados Unidos con sus padres biológicos en el momento en que los padres se naturalicen. Estos menores no tienen que pasar por el proceso de petición de ciudadanía. En cambio, se les otorgará la ciudadanía estadounidense automáticamente. En Rhode Island, un niño puede aplicar para la ciudadanía estadounidense por medio de un formulario N-600 si su padre biológico ha sido naturalizado. Si el niño cumple con los requisitos para convertirse en ciudadano, entonces el formulario N-600 debe ser completado por el padre biológico y el niño. Además, el niño debe presentar la prueba de su relación biológica con el padre, como certificado de nacimiento, historial médico y documentos escritos. Una vez obtenida la aprobación de la ciudadanía para el niño, la oficina de inmigración emitirá el certificado de nacionalidad, así como un pasaporte estadounidense.

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