Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

US citizen marries a native of Samoa. Brings her to US so he can work in Atlanta. The wife goes back to Samoa to give birth to a child. Is the child considered a US citizen?


Asked on 10/23/09, 5:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Assuming the husband lived in the U.S. for five years before the child's birth and assuming the child was just born, the child is a U.S. citizen. If this is not true, however, you should contact an immigration attorney, becuase the rules are very complex regarding the child's citizenship.

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Answered on 10/28/09, 5:14 pm


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