Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

This is an immigration question. My stepdad is a U.S Citizen that ahas been married to my mom for almost 18 years now, but he barely put in a petition for my mom, I am 22 years old and unmarried do I qualify for U.S citizenship through my stepdad?


Asked on 3/23/11, 8:24 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Dianne Brooks The Mandel Law Firm

Unfortunately your stepdad would needed to have petitioned for you earlier, but your mom can sponsor you once she becomes a citizen.

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Answered on 3/23/11, 9:27 am
Seeta Nangia Law Offices of Seeta Nangia

Your stepdad must have petitioned for you before you turned 18. You may not derive citizenship through a stepparent. What do you mean when you say your stepdad "barely" put in a petition for your mom. Your mother may petition for you as a green card holder while you are unmarried or when she becomes a U.S. Citizen even if you are married. Please feel free to contact me to discuss this matter further.

Seeta L. Nangia, Esq.

Law Offices of Seeta Nangia

Exclusively Practicing Immigration Law

Phone: (415) 273-9123

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Answered on 3/23/11, 10:12 am


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