U.S. citizen parents can automatically grant you citizenship before you turn 18, but it requires proof through a Certificate of Citizenship application.

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U.S. Citizenship Through Grandparents

Grandparent Shortcut to US Citizenship? (It Exists, But Here's the Shocking Catch (and Form N-600))...

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Sponsor Family for U.S. Citizens Abroad

US citizens abroad can sponsor family for immigration, but need proof of returning, financial support, and potentially travel for interviews.

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Past Arrest and US Citizenship?

Criminal record isn't an automatic bar to citizenship (USCIS weighs severity, timing, rehabilitation), but honesty is key (disclose everything to avoid denial/deportation).

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Forms for New Citizen

Even as a US citizen, forms might be needed for passport (DS-11), Social Security card (SS-5), replacing lost naturalization certificate (N-565), sponsoring family (I-130), filing taxes (various IRS forms), or consult an attorney/government agency for specifics.

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USCIS Funds Citizenship Prep Programs

USCIS offers Citizenship Integration Grants (up to $10 million) to empower immigrant-serving organizations in supporting lawful permanent residents on their path to citizenship (apply by June 21st at grants.gov).

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Deceased US Citizen Parent & My Citizenship

Lost US citizen parent who never documented your citizenship? Apply for Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-600) with proof of birth, parent's US citizenship/death, and relationship evidence (consult attorney for help).

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Fast Track Your Citizenship?

Expedite N-400 citizenship (financial hardship, humanitarian reasons, military service, USCIS error, aging out) with written request, strong proofs, but USCIS has final say and only speeds up processing, not approval.