Are there any special considerations for a child to file a Naturalization petition on their own behalf?

In Tennessee, children can file a Naturalization petition on their own behalf, however, there are certain considerations that the child needs to take into account. Firstly, children under the age 18 must have at least one parent or legal guardian who is already a United States Citizen to be eligible to file a Naturalization petition. The parent or legal guardian must also provide written consent in order for the child to file the petition. Secondly, the child must have resided in the United States for at least five years and must have physically resided in the United States for at least two and a half years. The child must also be able to demonstrate good moral character and knowledge of the English language and the history of the United States. Lastly, the child must show that he or she is able to take care of their own financial needs. This could include academic records, documents showing employment, or other documents such as bank statements to demonstrate the child’s ability to support themselves. In summary, in Tennessee, a child is able to file a Naturalization petition on their own behalf provided they meet certain criteria, such as having a United States Citizen parent or legal guardian, residence requirements, good moral character, knowledge of English language and United States history, and sufficient proof of financial self-support.

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Existen algunas consideraciones especiales para que un niño presente una petición de naturalización por sí mismo. Si el niño tiene al menos 5 años de edad y ha vivido en los Estados Unidos durante al menos 3 años, califica para la naturalización por sí mismo. La ley de inmigración de Tennessee también requiere que uno de los padres biológicos sea un ciudadano estadounidense o que el niño tenga la residencia permanente y que uno de sus padres biológicos tenga la residencia permanente. Además, el niño debe pasar los exámenes de idioma y civics y cumplir con los requisitos de la ley de inmigración federal. Si el niño que presenta la petición de naturalización es menor de 18 años, no hay ninguna tasa para la petición. Si el niño es mayor de 18 años, debe pagar la tasa de presentación de la petición, a menos que sea elegible para la exención por motivos de bajos ingresos. Los padres del niño también deben presentar una declaración jurada de que están de acuerdo con la petición de naturalización. Por lo tanto, hay algunas consideraciones legales especiales para que un niño presente una petición de naturalización por sí mismo en el estado de Tennessee.

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