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Dad not letting me become a citizen
I really want to become a citizen of the United States (before I turn 18), but my dad won't let me, and he is the head of the household so my mom's opinion doesn't count.
I am 16, turning 17 in March. I moved to the USA (California) when I was 6, and lived here and only here ever since. We have a Green card, and are pernament residents of the United States. I love America, and I would really love a dual citizenship (USA and Russia, which I am already a citizen of). I plan to start voting as soon as I turn 18, and I know I will be very active in politics.
Can I become a US citizen even though my dad is completely against it and I'm a minor? He says I can make that choice when I am 18, but then its not free, and I will have to pass a test. And doesn't it get harder to become a citizen once you're an adult?
Please help me, I will rate accordingly.
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I would call the number ygsgirl found for sure.
I don't know if you can become a citizen as a minor
if your parents are not. I know if they become citizens you would automatically.
I am sure it would cost you the same minor or not,
with or without approval from your parents.
If you are interested in politics, I doubt you would have a hard time passing the test given. So even if they tell you that you have to wait until you are 18 to do it on your own start studying for it now. You will breeze through it easily. You could probably even find some sort of site that tells you what to start learning now. They can probably tell you that when you call.
I read it costs about 250 for all the test fees
etc. That won't be hard to save up for. Get a part time job now and you wouldn't have to save for long.
Good luck. :)
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The best thing I can come up with is this link:
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At the top, right hand corner is a box that says "Contact Us." Personally, I would send this question to them, because you can get an accurate answer to your question from those who specialize in it.
Good luck and I hope you obtain your dual citizenship!
ygs-29/f
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