Us Citizenship Through Descent

Summary

Obtaining U.S. Citizenship through a great-grandparent is generally not possible. Citizenship is typically passed down directly from parents or, in some cases, grandparents. If your father obtained U.S. Citizenship, you may have a path to citizenship through him, especially if you were under 18 and a permanent resident when he became a citizen. Otherwise, you might need to apply for naturalization.

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My great grandfather was a US citizen. Can I get US citizenship?
You might be eligible for U.S. citizenship through your great grandfather, but it's a complex process involving multiple factors like your parents' and grandparents' citizenship status and residency. Generally, citizenship through descent is only straightforward for children or grandchildren.
Have your parents or grandparents held U.S. citizenship at any point?
No
Obtaining U.S. citizenship through a great-grandparent is generally not possible. U.S. citizenship laws typically allow for citizenship to be passed down directly from parents or, in some cases, grandparents. Since your parents and grandparents were not U.S. citizens, it would be challenging to claim citizenship through your great-grandfather.
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What if my father got US citizenship?
If your father obtained U.S. citizenship, you may have a path to citizenship through him. Here are some key points:
- If you were under * and a permanent resident when your father became a U.S. citizen, you might automatically acquire citizenship.
- If you are over *, you might need to apply for naturalization.
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