What Is the Difference Between Naturalized and Derived Citizenship?


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Demystifying Naturalized and Derived Citizenship: Your Comprehensive Guide

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Understanding the distinction between naturalized and derived citizenship is crucial for individuals navigating the complex landscape of U.S. immigration law. At CriminalImmigrationLawyer.com, we’re committed to providing clarity and insight into this important topic.

Here’s what you need to know:

  1. Naturalized Citizenship: Naturalized citizenship is obtained through a legal process by which noncitizens become U.S. citizens. This process typically involves meeting eligibility requirements, such as lawful permanent residency, residency and physical presence requirements, good moral character, and passing a citizenship test and interview.
  2. Derived Citizenship: Derived citizenship, on the other hand, is acquired automatically through certain familial relationships with U.S. citizens. This includes children who are born abroad to U.S. citizen parents, children adopted by U.S. citizen parents, and children who become lawful permanent residents before reaching the age of 18 while residing in the custody of a U.S. citizen parent.

Understanding the nuances of naturalized and derived citizenship is essential for individuals seeking to assert their rights as U.S. citizens and navigate the immigration process effectively.

Our team of experienced immigration attorneys is here to provide guidance, support, and advocacy for individuals seeking to obtain or assert their citizenship status. Whether you’re pursuing naturalization or asserting derived citizenship rights, we’re here to help you every step of the way.

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