Do I qualify to file for a N-600 naturalization form if I was adopted by 2 US citizens before I was 18 years of age?
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Do I qualify to file for a N-600 naturalization form if I was adopted by 2 US citizens before I was 18 years of age?
Became a resident 6 years ago.
Asked on August 26, 2012 under Immigration Law, New York
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SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You would have to have been adopted before you turned 16. If you then became a US permanent resident and are now over the age of 18, you have to apply for naturalization as you do not qualify for N-600.
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