Q: I want to know if I can apply for the N-600 form.
My dad is a naturalized U.S citizen and I was brought legally to the U.S before I was 18 years old of age.
A:
Your father must naturalize before your 18th Birthday in order to derive citizenship from him. You must have reached18 years old on or after February 27, 2001. Otherwise, you must qualify for citizenship by naturalization.
Some who file for naturalization are not only denied, but placed in removal proceedings for deportation in immigration court. Therefore, it’s wise to seek an appointment or teleconference with a competent and experienced immigration attorney before there are any other complications.
The above is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney client relationship.
A: It depends if you came as an immigrant or with some other nonimmigrant status.
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