Legal Question in Immigration Law in California
Change of Alien status of a parent of a newborn in the U.S.
If a child of non-resident is born in the U.S., does/can the newborn automaticaly become a U.S. citizen? How about the parents?
Asked on 4/12/01, 7:25 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Larry L. Doan
Law Office of Larry L. Doan
Re: Change of Alien status of a parent of a newborn in the U.S.
Yes, child is US citizen, but won't be able to help parents until child is 21. Parents continue to be in whatever immigration status they are. Parents get no benefits merely from the birth of child in US.
Liem Doan, Esq.
Answered on 6/12/01, 2:09 pm
Eric Fisher
Law Office of Eric A. Fisher. LLC
Re: Change of Alien status of a parent of a newborn in the U.S.
Any child born in the US gains US citizenship, but they
cannot petition for benefits for parents until they turn 21.
Answered on 6/12/01, 4:48 pm
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