Legal Question in Immigration Law in New York

pregnant temporary worker

hi, i'm currently working in the usa, i have h2b status. I happened to be pregnant. i have been in this country over 4 years. all the time legally. i would love to stay here. i know my baby would be born as an american citizen. i wonder is there any way for me to stay here based on the baby being born in the country, would i be able to apply for some waiver or something to get permision to stay, work, travel. is there a chance i can be deported and my baby would be kept in the usa as an american citizen? thank you for attention for this matter. sincerely


Asked on 3/02/04, 3:47 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Elsa Ayoub GLEASON & KOATZ, LLP

Re: pregnant temporary worker

You may have various possibilities to stay in this country but your child petitioning for you is not one of them for now.

I suggest you call me for a free consultation in order to determine what your options are at 732-8287700.

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Answered on 3/03/04, 10:02 am
Antonio Maldonado Maldonado Myers LLP

Re: pregnant temporary worker

A US Citizen cannot petition legal permanent residence for a parent until their 21st birthday.

This is designed to prevent a temporary alien from circumventing immigration laws by having children in US soil.

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Answered on 3/02/04, 4:12 pm


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