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No. An immigrant who is unlawfully present within the US cannot be sponsored for permanent residency or citizenship. They must voluntarily return to their country of origin or face deportation. After leaving the US the foreign national will be barred from applying for reentry for 3-10 years depending upon the individual's circumstances.
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∙ 13y agoUnless you can attain refugee or asylum status, it is impossible for an illegal immigrant to attain citizenship with current U.S. laws.
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Who is jenny ming?
Jenny Ming is a famous immigrant that came to America through Ellis island.
How do people illegally immigrate into the US?
Many people from Central America sneak through holes in fences on the Border of Mexico and the US. And in many places there is no fence or border patrol members to protect us. However, something that is often ignored is the fact that most illegal immigrants come to the United States legally; they apply for a visa to visit the United States or sometimes even apply for a worker's visa. However, the difference between an illegal immigrant and a legal one is that the illegal immigrants often do not leave the United States once their visa expires- they continue to live in the United States, but as an illegal resident.
What are ways to become a US citizen?
Born in the United States with/without parents citizens, become a citizen through taking classes and the citizenship test, serve in the US military.
If you live in America more than 15 years can you become a citizen?
yea because you only have to live in the usa for 14 years and then you are a us citizenGenerally, once you have legally (i.e. legally admitted immigrant) lived in the US for five years you can apply for US Citizenship. However, if you are married to a US Citizen or enlisted in the US Military, then it can be as short as three years.However, it is NOT automatic. No matter how long you have lived in the US, you still must APPLY to become a citizen (there is an application processing fee and other paperwork you will have to submit), and through the application process, you must be found to meet all the requirements for US citizenship.**************************************************************N O! discuss your options with a lawyer!!
Where did Saint Augustine of Hippo study?
When he was 11 years old he was sent to school at Madaurus, a small Numidian city about 19 miles south of Thagaste noted for its pagan climate. At age 17, through the generosity of fellow citizen Romanianus, he went to Carthage to continue his education in rhetoric.
A wife is a citizen and she marry an immigrant is her husband now a citizen?
No. If he was illegal before, he's still illegal. He will need to go through the system to seek a green card. If he already has violated U.S. laws, he may never be able to seek citizenship.
Can an illegal immigrant that has lived in the US for 18 years become a citizen?
Without any sort of "amnesty" or other government forgiveness of the illegal status, no. Possibly through military service, but otherwise, I can't think of a way without becoming "legal" somehow first.
If a U.S. citizen marries an immigrant do they have to go through an interview with INS to prove that they are really in love and not lying?
Yes, they do. Why would an immigrant need to talk to INS about a marriage? Immigrant means they are already residing in the US legally as a immigrant.
Can an illegal alien receive a green card if they marry a citizen?
Sometimes. The immigrant must follow the same procedures and apply for the green card. Often, they must voluntarily return to their home country to wait for their visa and permission to come through.
A person that came to the us illegally has married a us citizen under the current immigration laws does this person have to go back to Mexico and wait there for her paperwork to go through?
Yes, the illegal immigrant has to return to Mexico and obtain an entry permit. \
You are a citizen and your housben is an immigrant in the US how can you get citizenship for him?
Through the US citizen spouse can get green card after two years of marriage and after 3rd anniversary can apply for US citizenship using Form N-400.
How can a US citizen become legal in Mexico if they have been living for 2 yrs as an illegal immigrant in Mexico?
In 2011 Mexico decriminalized illegal immigration, thus becoming an administrative infraction punishable with a fine that stays around US$500. Mexico also recognizes dual citizenship, so all you have to do is to define your status, pay the corresponding fine and begin the process to acquire legal residence through the FM2 (immigrant) process. You should however, consult a legal advisor.
Can an 18 yr old us citizen marry an 18 yr old immigrant in tx and get her residence without any problems what do we go through?
As long as they are a legal immigrant, there should be no problems. If they are not legal, it could result in deportation.
Can an illegal immigrant get citizenship through her legal grandson who she has been caring for for 9 years if so how and at what age can he apply for her citizenship?
Sorry, she can't.
Can an illegal immigrant travel by plane within Canada without problems from Immigration?
Yes, we did it in December 2008 with no problems, as you don't travel through Immigration.
Why is it legal for you people to take a non-citizen Mexican away from his three American children and leave mother alone with nothing and then you talk about family morale?
I am not for separating families, but there are legal steps to becoming a US resident or citizen. From your philosophy, I would gather that all an illegal immigrant has to do is come to the USA, marry a US-born citizen, have children and, voila!! they are automatically a US citizen. Sorry, but it doesn't work that way. I. too. feel sad for the family that is left behind, but that is the risk of illegal immigration. My ancestors had to go through the immigration/naturalization process when they came to the US. I don't think it should be any different or easier for any others.
Can an illegal immigrant get child support from a U.S. citizen?
Yes if the citizen is the biological father of the minor child. The status of the foreign national person is not relevant when the issue is child support. However, the undocumented immigrant will be required to report their status to USCIS and follow the procedures that are required by U.S. immigration laws. A person who is within the jurisdiction of the U.S. is, regardless of the situation may be subject to deportation and/or imprisonment.
