Am I eligible to file for automatic US citizenship since I was petitioned by a US citizen parent?

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   Robert West

   Las Vegas Immigration Attorney

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   Answered July 21, 2012 19:54. No, the whole thing had to take place prior to your eighteenth birthday. You will need to take the test to become a citizen when eligible.

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   J Ferrari

   Los Angeles Immigration Attorney

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   Answered July 23, 2012 11:41. No

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   Pius JosephPro

   Pasadena Immigration Attorney

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   Answered July 26, 2012 00:34. I agree with my colleagues. It should have occurred prior to your 18th birthday for you to get the benefit of Citizenship through your Father.

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