U.S. citizenship for an adopted child
USINFO | 2013-10-29 15:19

 

It’s very important that you make sure your adopted child becomes a U.S. citizen. The Child Citizenship Act of 2000 was designed to make the citizenship acquisition process easier and eliminate extra steps and costs.

Under the Child Citizenship Act, children adopted abroad can automatically acquire U.S. citizenship if:
• At least one parent of the child is a U.S. citizen;
• The child is under the age of 18;
• The child is admitted to the United States as an immigrant for lawful permanent residence; and
• The adoption is final.

Because of the Child Citizenship Act, many parents are no longer required to make a separate application for their children to be naturalized.

If your adoption doesn’t meet these requirements, however, acquiring citizenship for your child will require an additional process and additional fees. If you postpone or even forget to file for your child’s naturalization, your child may have difficulty getting college scholarships, working legally, voting, et cetera. In some cases, your child might actually be subject to possible deportation. Make plans right away to protect your child’s future.

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