An illegal immigrant can file for bankruptcy in California. The
federal bankruptcy code does not limit the filing of a bankruptcy
to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. The bankruptcy code
allows a debtor to be a "person that resides or has a domicile, a
place of business, or property in the United States, or a
municipality, may be a debtor under this title."Whether it is
advisable to file for bankruptcy, will depend on the particular
circumstances of that individual.