Question

raqiya is fourteen years old and lives in omaha, nebraska. she and her family moved to the united states when she was four years old. her parents started the process to become naturalized citizens as soon as possible, and they were just approved. when raqiya’s parents become american citizens, will she become one as well? choose 1 answer: a yes; raqiya has lived in the united states for at least five years, making her eligible for naturalization. b yes; children under the age of eighteen inherit their parent’s status if they become naturalized citizens. c no; raqiya needs to go through the naturalization process herself to become an american citizen. d no; raqiya was not born in the united states, meaning she cannot inherit her parents’ citizenship.

Explanation:

In the United States, children under 18 can inherit their parents' natural - ized citizen status when the parents become naturalized. Raqiya is 14 years old.

Answer:

B. Yes; children under the age of eighteen inherit their parent’s status if they become naturalized citizens.