Do i get citizenship from one naturlized citizen parent?

Question

our whole family came over to US 5 years ago, and my dad just became a citizen of US recently, but my mom's still a permanent resident, and i'm 17 right now, do i get citizenship because my dad's a citizen?

Answer 1

No, you have to get it on your own.

Answer 2

You have to reside in the US for five (5) consecutive years to be eligible. You send your application, money order. So it's not based on your dad but you.

Answer 3

a period of continuous residence and physical presence in the United States;

residence in a particular USCIS District prior to filing;

an ability to read, write, and speak English;

a knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government;

good moral character;

attachment to the principles of the U.S. Constitution; and,

favorable disposition toward the United States.

has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence (see preceding section);

has resided continuously as a lawful permanent resident in the U.S. for at least 5 years prior to filing with no single absence from the United States of more than one year;

has been physically present in the United States for at least 30 months out of the previous five years (absences of more than six months but less than one year shall disrupt the applicant's continuity of residence unless the applicant can establish that he or she did not abandon his or her residence during such period)

has resided within a state or district for at least three months

ok; go to this page and read on .........

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/m...

i forgot to look to see if you are a man or woman? i will come back ;