How Do You Claim American Citizenship Under A Grandparent?
Usually, automatic citizenship through birth can be acquired only by the child of a U.S. citizen. However, Section 322 is the loophole for grandchildren of U.S. citizens. In the case of death of a U.S. citizen parent, their non-U.S. citizen children can still obtain citizenship through citizen grandparents within five years of the parent’s death. At the end of application, the child must attend an interview inside the United States. Get a N-600K form on the website of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services under the tab “Forms” at the top of the page. Print and complete the form. Because citizenship can be acquired through a grandparent only if the applicant is a minor (under the age of 18), the form must be signed by the grandparent or legal guardian. Gather the supplemental documents needed for application. Along with the completed application form, you need two passport-size photos, a copy of the child’s birth certificate, the birth certificate of the citizen grandpa
