If my child meets all the requirements for U.S. citizenship under the act except that his petition for permanent residence is pending, is automatic U.S. citizenship conferred upon him?
No. In order for a child to benefit from the act, he must already be a permanent resident. If he does not have permanent resident status, even though it may be pending, he is not considered a U.S. citizen under the act. However, if his permanent resident petition is approved, and your child still meets all the other criteria for U.S. citizenship under the act at the time of approval, he will be considered a U.S. citizen at that time.
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- If my child met all of the requirements for U.S. citizenship under the act before February 27, 2001, but not that at date or later, is my child a U.S. citizen?
