Fraternity-Testvériség, 1961 (39. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1961-03-01 / 3. szám
6 FRATERNITY IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION DID I BECOME A CITIZEN WHEN MY HUSBAND WAS NATURALIZED? Question: I was born abroad and came to the United States in 1914 as an immigrant. Four years later I was married and in 1920 my husband was naturalized. He died in 1931. I would like to know whether I am an American citizen or whether I must be naturalized? Answer: You acquired American citizenship through the naturalization of your husband. Before September 22, 1922, the law provided that if a woman was married to an American citizen, or if her husband was naturalized, she became an American citizen also. If, however, she married a citizen after September 22, 1922, or if her husband became a citizen after that date, she did not thereby get American citizenship. As proof of your citizenship you are entitled to a certificate of derivative citizenship. To obtain it apply to the nearest office of the Immigration and Naturalization Service for Form N-600. This contains all the necessary instructions as to what documents you are required to submit in support of your application. A fee of $5 is charged for this certificate. MUST I FILE SEPARATELY FOR MY SON'S NATURALIZATION? Question: My son and I came to the United States several years ago and want to become citizens. My husband, who came here a year ahead of me is already a citizen. My son is now ten years old. I am ready to file my application for naturalization. I would like to know whether I should also file a separate petition for my son? Answer: As soon as you are naturalized, your son will automatically acquire American citizenship — by derivation from you and your husband. It will not be necessary, consequently, to file a separate naturalization petition for your son. Under existing law, a child born outside the United States of two alien parents automatically becomes a citizen upon fulfilling the following conditions: 1) The naturalization of both parents; or the naturalization of the surviving parent, if the other parent died prior to the child’s 16th birthday; or the naturalization of the parent having legal custody of the child, if the parents were legally separated prior to the child’s 16th birthday; or the naturalization of the mother, if the child was born out of wedlock and has not been legitimated. 2) Such naturalization must take place while the child is under 16 years of age. 3) The child must be lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence while under 16 years of age. The Hungarian Reformed Federation of America Dear Sir; I wish to thank the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America for the prompt and courteous service I received during our recent bereavement. Also thank Mr. William Sziich of Branch 67 for taking care of things so promptly. Thank you again ever so much! Sincerely, Sharon, Pennsylvania Mrs. Joseph Azalos and Daughter
