Legal Question in Immigration Law in Florida

Almost 3 years ago we crossed the border with a moving truck and told the officer what we were doing. Showed him the 3 children's Canadian Passports and my American Passport. I�d also spent time at the u.s. consulate in Toronto before leaving, updating my SS number and Passport and they knew I was moving with my 3 children to the States - never said anything. Now we�re being told that the kids have never been naturalized and that we were supposed to have gotten green cards or something. Based on the amendment that was made (320 I think) during the Clinton Administration�the kids should have become citizens when we crossed the border.

We can�t claim them as dependants until SS numbers are issued for the kids. We have 2 years of taxes in limbo. We have tuition aid for school for the oldest child for next year in limbo and we�ve lost the $1500 processing fee for the last venture with homeland, in trying to establish citizenship from birth abroad. I'm out of money and frankly running out of time. I need help.


Asked on 4/14/11, 7:29 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Latangie Williams Law Office of Latangie Williams, P.A.

You will need to file I-130's and I-485's for all three children. Hopefully, you can reopen your N-600 cases without paying to refile them. For assistance, please contact my office at 904-371-3538 or email me at [email protected].

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Answered on 4/14/11, 8:05 am


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