Are there any exceptions to the two-year home country residency requirement for Naturalization for children?

Yes, there are some exceptions to the two-year home country residency requirement for Naturalization for children in Illinois. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recognizes that some children may not be able to remain in the home country for two years due to unique circumstances. For example, children who have been adopted by U.S. citizens may be exempt from the two-year home country residency requirement. Additionally, if the child has a serious illness, or if the child’s parent is transferred to the U.S. for work, the child may also be exempt from the requirement. If the child does meet one of these requirements, an exception may be granted if they are under 18 years old. The child does not have to apply for naturalization, but instead their parent or legal guardian can request an exception on their behalf. The child must submit evidence to support their request, such as proof of illness, adoption documents, or employment transfer paperwork. If the exception is approved, the child can petition for U.S. citizenship without having to complete the two-year home country residency requirement. However, the child still must meet all other eligibility requirements, such as submitting to an interview with a USCIS officer, passing a background check, demonstrating their knowledge of the English language, and providing proof that they are a person of good moral character.

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Sí, hay excepciones a los requisitos de residencia de dos años en el país de origen para la naturalización para los niños en Illinois. A los niños menores de 18 años (en el momento de la solicitud de naturalización) que son ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos y tengan uno o ambos padres ciudadanos nativos o naturalizados les exige menos. Según la Ley de Inmigración y Nacionalidad, estos niños tienen que cumplir solo con un requisito de residencia de un año en los Estados Unidos. Si un niño es mayor de 18 años al momento de la solicitud de naturalización, debe cumplir los requisitos de residencia de dos años. Además, hay excepciones por matrimonio. Si el padre que comparte la custodia del niño se convierte en ciudadano naturalizado a través de un matrimonio, los requisitos de residencia se reducen a un año. Otra excepción es el matrimonio de un padre a ciudadano extranjero. En este caso, el niño tiene derecho a la ciudadanía inmediata. Otra forma de satisfacer los requisitos de residencia es que el niño viaje durante un año al extranjero antes de cumplir los 18 años. Esto hará que cumpla con los requisitos de residencia para la naturalización sin tener que esperar los dos años.

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