Can I file a N600 for Naturalization? I was under 18 when my mom
became a US citizen. I am 30 years old now,
I have a green card for 5 years, and my mom passed away just over 4
years ago.  I made various phone calls to immigration department, and
asked 1 lawyer, and every person gives me a different answer.

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Request for Question Clarification by rainbow-ga on 16 Feb 2005 16:37 PST

Hi doronisrael,

Who is Eligible for Naturalization?
 
Naturalization is the way immigrants become citizens. If you are 18
years or older and wish to apply for naturalization, you should use
the "Application for Naturalization" (Form N-400).

If you want to apply for naturalization for a child who is under 18
years old, you should use the "Application for a Certificate of
Citizenship" (Form N-600).

http://www.immigration.com/citizenship/chapter4.html


Form N-400 requires evidence of any one of the following: 
- You have been a lawful permanent resident for five years 
- You have been a lawful permanent resident for three years, have been
married to a United States citizen for those three years, and continue
to be married to that U.S. citizen;
- You are the lawful permanent resident child of United States citizen parents; or 
- You have qualifying military service
 
http://www.visanow.com/US_IMMIGRATION_VISA/visadirectory/visas/n400.asp


As I understand it, since you are over 18, you need to use the Form
N-400 (Application for Naturalization).

If this answers your question, I can provide you with the application
and procedure.

Waiting to hear your views.

Best wishes,
Rainbow