What is the process for a minor to become a US citizen?

In Arizona, the process for a minor to become a US citizen varies depending on the minor’s immigration status and how the individual entered the United States. Generally, the process for minors to become US citizens involves acquiring legal status in the United States, applying for a green card, and applying for naturalization or US citizenship. The first step for minors to become US citizens is to acquire legal status. This can be done by applying for a family-based green card or by applying for asylum, which grants protection to those who are fleeing from their home country due to persecution. Family-based green cards can be obtained by minors if they are married or if their parents are US citizens or legal Permanent Residents. Once the minor has obtained legal status, they may apply for a green card. This process requires filing form I-485, providing biometric information, and attending an interview with an immigration officer. Minors must also show proof of identity and provide evidence of their eligibility to be granted a green card. After the green card is granted, minors must wait at least five years before applying for US citizenship. When they are eligible, they must file form N-400, pass a naturalization test, and attend an interview. If approved, minors will be asked to take an oath of allegiance and receive their Certificate of Naturalization. With this certificate, the minor can become a US citizen.

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El proceso para un menor para convertirse en ciudadano estadounidense varía según la ley de inmigración de Arizona. Dependiendo de la edad del menor, el proceso puede ser diferente. Si el menor es menor de 18 años, puede obtener la ciudadanía a través de la naturalización derivada por el padre o el tutor legal. El padre o tutor legal que es ciudadano estadounidense o que está en proceso de naturalización puede solicitar la naturalización para su hijo o menor a través de una Solicitud de Naturalización (Formulario N-600K). La Solicitud de Naturalización incluye respuestas a una encuesta legal y la recopilación de documentos necesarios que demuestren la relación de padres e hijos, y la legalización del padre o tutor legal. Si el menor es mayor de 18 años pero menor de 21 años y tiene algún padre legalmente estadounidense, pueden presentar una Solicitud de Naturalización (N-400). La solicitud debe contener documentación para demostrar la relación entre padre e hijo y el status legal del padre. Si el menor cumple con los requisitos de la ley, recibirá su carta de naturalización y su Certificado de Nacionalidad. Una vez que el menor haya recibido su carta de naturalización y su Certificado de Nacionalidad, es oficialmente un ciudadano de los Estados Unidos.

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