My mom became a US Citizen before my 18th birthday but she did not include my papers with hers. Does this mean I am a citizen if not what do I have to do?

Thanks
Betsy

If she included your name as dependent in her application, then you are beneficiary. You need to submit form N-600, $460 application fee to USCIS. You will receive Certificate of Naturalization and with this document, you will be eligible to obtain US passport.

If she included your name as dependent in her application, then you are beneficiary. You need to submit form N-600, $460 application fee to USCIS. You will receive Certificate of Naturalization and with this document, you will be eligible to obtain US passport.

Yikes I still have to pay that large fee? What is the difference between form N400 and
N600?

N-400 is for those who want to apply for naturalization, N-600 is for those who already be listed as beneficiary when your parents naturalized, so this is just to apply for a certificate. You don't need to take exam or go through all the procedures.

N-400 is for those who want to apply for naturalization, N-600 is for those who already be listed as beneficiary when your parents naturalized, so this is just to apply for a certificate. You don't need to take exam or go thru all the procedures.

Okay one last question... I have a residence card and it says permanent resident but it has an expiration and it expired this past August. Do I have to pay for a new card before applying for the form 6400? Money has been very tight and I'm worried that it might cause a problem. Even though I read somewhere that I'm still considered a resident even though the card expired is this corret?:confused: should I apply for a new residence card or just do form N600?

I really appreciate your help you have no idea how much you've helped me :)