Legal Question in Immigration Law in Texas

Question regarding derivative citizenship. Facts: father naturalized and has his certificate of citizenship before I was 18, I got my green card before I was 18, my mother only got her green card, parents divorced before I was 18 and got joint custody of me. Am I a US citizen through derivative citizenship becuase my father became a US citizen before I was 18 and I was a LPR?


Asked on 11/05/09, 10:08 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

Yes, a child under 18 would have become a US citizen if he were a lawful permanent resident and residing in USA in custody of the parent who naturalized.

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Answered on 11/10/09, 10:35 pm
Amen Obas AMEN LAW FIRM

There is a possibiliyt that you could be a U.S. citizen. It is also possible that yopu are not. You need to visit with a Immigration Lawyer with the the relevant dates of the divorce and when you became a LPR for the Lawyer to give you advice that is tailored to your sitiuation.

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Answered on 11/11/09, 11:44 am


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