Blythewood, SC asked in Immigration Law for South Carolina

Q: Hello I have questions about citizenship

I am planning to apply with my son who is 9 years old.

1 - Do I have to file two different applications ( one for him and one for myself)? with different fees?

2 - How much do I have to pay for both of us?

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Allen C. Ladd
Allen C. Ladd
Answered
  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Greenville, SC
  • Licensed in South Carolina

A: Assuming you and he are both US permanent residents, then my answer is:

* You apply for naturalization (citizenship). Filing fee is $725.

* When you are approved, then your child will automatically become a US citizen.

* He will then apply for a Certificate of Citizenship ... or you could try applying directly for a US passport for him, without the Certificate. Much less expensive and much faster,

* Either way, follow instructions at www.uscis.gov for the certificate (including filing fee info) or google "US passport instructions" for the latter.

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