Did you gain lawful permanent resident status?

A lawful permanent resident is someone who has been granted the right to live in the United States indefinitely. Permanent residence includes the right to work in the U.S. for most employers or for yourself. Permanent residents continue to hold citizenship of another country.

Is a foreign adopted child automatically a US citizen?

Most foreign-born adopted children acquire U.S. citizenship as soon as they enter the United States, thanks to the Child Citizenship Act of 2000 [PDF] (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services). Since the passage of the law, they do not need to formally apply but become citizens automatically.

How do I get a SSN for my adopted child?

Apply for an SSN for the child, fill in Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card, and return it, with the appropriate evidence documents, to the Social Security Administration (SSA). You can get Form SS-5 online at www.socialsecurity.gov, from your local SSA office, or by calling the SSA at 1-800-772-1213.

How can I get citizenship for my adopted child?

Generally, an IR-4 or IH-4 child will acquire U.S. citizenship once the parents complete the adoption in the United States. If the adopted child meets all the conditions of INA 320 before the child’s 18th birthday, the family can file Form N-600 with fee to obtain a Certification of Citizenship.

Does USCIS update when a child becomes a citizen?

USCIS systems will not be updated with a child’s citizenship status unless the family obtains a Certificate of Citizenship. Are under 18 years old when they meet all of these conditions. The Child Citizenship Act of 2000 (CCA) says foreign born children who meet certain conditions automatically acquire U.S. citizenship under INA 320.

Can you get citizenship through your parents if born outside the US?

Citizenship Through Parents Congress has enacted laws that determine how U.S. citizen parents convey citizenship to children born outside of the United States. Generally, you may obtain citizenship through your U.S. citizen parents when you are born, or after your birth but before you turn 18.

When can a child become a citizen of the United States?

Children who were under the age of 18 on February 27, 2001 (i.e. born on or after February 28, 1983) may automatically acquire U.S. citizenship from their U.S. citizen parent (s) if they satisfied the statute’s requirement before their 18th birthday.