Naturalization process for 18 years children

[ravirays]

Hello Everyone,

I and my family are currently on green card and will become eligible for naturalization in about 6 months but my daugther will be 18yrs 2 months old at that time. Can I apply for her naturalization as a parent? If yes, what would be the process and if not, should my daughter apply for herself and how?

I did some research but I couldn't find any clear guidenlines for my situation.

Thanks for your time and appreciate any pointers that would help me to get some idea about where to start.

regards
Ravi

[Enub4]

Your daughter is a GC holder too? Also qualify in 6 months? From what I read each individual should apply on their own.

[ravirays]

Thanks for your response. Yes, my daughter is on GC and will qualify in 6 months. I updated my original post to reflect the same.

[newacct]

Only if you become a US citizen (i.e. take the oath) before your daughter turns 18 does she automatically become a US citizen as a permanent resident living with you. Since in this case you are not going to become a US citizen before she turns 18 (and in fact you won't even have applied for naturalization before she turns 18), she won't automatically become a US citizen. She can apply for naturalization by herself if she wants, once she turns 18 and has been a permanent resident for 5 years.