I have a child from a previous marriage? What are my options?

If your spouse is not the biological parent of your child, there are still pathways to help their naturalization process.

Adoption:

If your spouse has adopted your child or is a legal guardian, the child can benefit from your spouse’s military status. They will still need to fulfill the normal requirements for naturalization, which includes showing evidence of adoption or legal guardianship.

Once adopted, assuming the child is under 18, they can apply for citizenship.

The application can be done via Form N-600K, which helps children of U.S. citizens obtain citizenship even while living abroad.

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