Help! Turned 18

[gmf1984]

Hey guys,

My father applied for his citizenship before I turned 18. I turned 18 in dec 21,2002 and his naturalization certificate is from march 2003. Do I still qualify for the citizenship? What is valid, the date of the application or the date of the certificate?
Thank you

[rayb]

Since you were already 18 when dad was naturalized, you don't meet the requirements for derivative citizenship. Your remaining option is to apply for Naturalization (N-400) when you have had Green Card status for 4 years and 9 months, or marry a U.S. citizen and apply at 2 years and 9 months from marriage, or enlist in military and whittle your waiting time down to about one year.

--Ray B

Hey guys,

My father applied for his citizenship before I turned 18. I turned 18 in dec 21,2002 and his naturalization certificate is from march 2003. Do I still qualify for the citizenship? What is valid, the date of the application or the date of the certificate?
Thank you