How can a 17 year old permanent resident become a citizen?

You should consult with an experienced and knowledgeable immigration attorney to see if, under the facts of your case, you may have derived U.S. citizenship at some point. If not, you can probably apply for naturalization when you turn 18 years old. Again, before deciding to do anything, consult with an attorney. Scott D. Pollock Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C. 105 W. Madison, Suite 2200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 444-1940 fax: (312) 444-1950 e-mail: [email protected] internet: www.lawfirm1.com Please visit our renovated website at www.lawfirm1.com, which allows client access to case status, enhanced information on services, and other convenient features.

You can review the Guide to Naturalization for information regarding naturalization (becoming a citizen). The Guide is free at http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/M-476.pdf . The Guide is also available in some other languages. If one or both of your parents are not now US citizens or will become US citizens before you are 18, you likely will need to apply for your own citizenship when you are 18. The Guide has the answers to common scenarios in naturalization. If you still have questions, you should review your specific facts with your attorney.

You have to be 18 year old, but that doesn't stop you from studying the civics questions that will part of the interview. You can find the questions online at the uscis.gov website. In addition, you should register for the selective service when you turn 18. This is a question on the naturalization application, so you should definitely register. Best of luck to you.