Legal Question in Immigration Law in California
if my baby born here in united states is she gonna be a us citizen even parents are undocumented immigrant or illegally overstayed visa in united states?
Asked on 4/19/11, 7:48 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Latangie Williams
Law Office of Latangie Williams, P.A.
Yes, the child will be a US citizen if he/she is born in the US.
Answered on 4/19/11, 7:58 pm
Floyd Fernandez
Pacifica Legal & Consulting
Your child will be a citizen of the U.S., but she cannot sponsor you until she's 21. However, you can attempt to get cancellation of removal if you can prove hardship for her, and that you have lived here at least 10 years continuously (meaning you never moved out and recrossed).
Answered on 4/19/11, 10:48 pm
Taraneh Khorrami
Law Offices of Taraneh Khorrami, APLC
Yes, your baby will be a U.S. citizen, even if you are not in legal status in the U.S.
Answered on 4/27/11, 2:14 pm
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