Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

i was in the u.s army and had kids while serving overseas. at the time of my childrens birth their mother and i were unmarried. for one of my children i was able to sign a paternity statement. i was unable to sign a paternity statement for my second child due to being sent back to the states. i need help establishing citizenship for my children. also my wife whom i married in martinez california was born in germany yet has a passport issued from tunisia. (she has dual citizenship.) we are are having a hard time finding informatio on how to get her right here in america. what i do know is that this is a very costly process and all agencies seem to are only about the money....wha do i do?


Asked on 1/31/11, 8:26 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Brian D. Lerner Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, A Professional Corporation

Hello:

You should put together a derivative citizenship application and go to the U.S. Consulate. Please contact my office for further information.

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Answered on 2/08/11, 4:52 pm
Andrew Harrell W. Andrew Harrell, Attorney at Law

This should be doable. Also, there are members of AILA who specialize in immigration issues affecting servicemen and ex-servicemen.

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Answered on 2/08/11, 5:28 pm


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