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

Yes, a child may become a U.S. citizen through their parent’s naturalization in the state of Washington. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, any unmarried minor child under the age of 18 living in the United States may become a U.S. citizen when one parent becomes a naturalized citizen. The child does not have to apply for or be approved for citizenship, but automatically becomes a citizen if the parent is approved for citizenship. However, an unmarried child 18 or over must have a separate application for citizenship and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services must approve this application. An exception to this applies if the child is already in the process of obtaining a Green Card. In addition to the above requirements, the parent must have had legal custody of the child before, during, and after their naturalization process. This means the parent must have had both physical and legal custody of the child. As long as these conditions are met, a child may become a U.S. citizen through their parent’s naturalization.

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