Q: I filled for naturalization (am married to us citizen for 3 years) How do I file for my kids.
I filled for naturalization (am married to us citizen for 3 years) using form N400. My children were under 18 when they came to USA but are over 18 now. How do I file for their naturalization? What form should I use? They are both permanent residents. The attorney I used sent a email stating the kids are eligible. But can't afford to use them again. The n400 has no option for them to eligible unless I use the other option but don't know what to write in there.
A:
Short answer -- discuss this with an experienced immigration lawyer, ASAP.
Some questions and comments for you to consider:
* Are your children permanent residents already? Then they will file N-400, each of them.
* Are they not permanent residents? Then you may file Form I-130 for each of them ... but before you do, I recommend you contact an immigration lawyer for an appointment so you can see if it will be possible for them to complete the process.
* If any child is under age 21, then it may really be worthwhile to file Form I-130 because of a law that could "stop the clock" on their ageing, called the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). You need to discuss this with that lawyer.
* Lastly, if any child (a) entered the US LEGALLY and (b) is under 21 and (c) has had DACA since before age 18, it might really be worthwhile to file the Form I-130.
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A: They will also use the N-400 since they are over 18 and you are not yet a citizen.
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