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Can a US citizen marry a UK citizen who already has US legal permanent residency in the UK?
Only if you marry a British person! And you'd have to be married and living here for 3 years before you'd be "naturalised"
yes If so then what steps would l being a us citizen need to follow after we marry in the us?
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What is the legal residency status of a foreigner who marries a US citizen during a visit?
You must immediately apply for a permanent resident status.
Can you adopt a 30-year-old immigrant?
No. In the US adults regardless of their citizen status cannot be adopted. A legal immigrant can be sponsored by a US citizen for permanent residency and citizenship.
What is legal permanent resident status?
A Permanent Resident is a non-citizen within a country other than one which they have citizenship for. Permanent Residency grants them all rights to live in that country for as long as they desire, with certain conditions. They do not have all rights of a citizen, such as voting and representation, however; Residency is normally the last step towards gaining citizenship.
What was the process of becoming an American citizen?
In order to become an American citizen, a person should first become 18 yrs old. Next is becoming a legal permanent resident - getting a green card. He/ she has to then maintain the required continuous residency status and permanent residency status. Becoming a US citizen is not a one-day process but a lengthy one.
What does it mean to be an illegal immigrant but have permenent residency?
There is no such thing, if you're illegal you do not have legal permanent residency.
Can an illegal immigrant obtain legal residency by marrying a US citizen?
No.
If a Mexican man has had a legal residency but lost it and is going to be deported is there any way for him to gain the legal residency or become a legal citizen?
no. so just hope he is a fast runner.
To become a naturalized u.s. citizen an alien must have lived in the u.s. for how long?
If your legal resident status was obtained through marriage to a US citizen, you can apply for citizenship as early as 2 years and 9 months after you were granted permanent residency. If your legal resident status was obtained through means other than marriage to a US citizen, you may apply as early as 4 years and 9 months after you were granted permanent residency. Once you apply, it takes between 6 and 9 months to process.
How do you become a us citizen with a student visa?
You can't get legal permanent residency (and by extension- citizenship) through a student visa. The only was is through family petition, work/investment petition, or asylum.
Can you live in the us and not be a citizen?
You do not have to be a "US Citizen" to live in the United States but you do have to have some form of legal status to be legally resident. Those alternative forms of legal status may include:LPR / "Green Card" Holder ("Permanent" Residency)Student Visa Holder ("Temporary" Residency)Visitor ("Temporary" Residency) - either via Visa or subject to the VWPBusiness Visitor ("Temporary" Residency)Temporary Work Visa - under various classes ("Temporary" Residency)"Dual-Intent" Work Visas (H-Class Visa) ("Temporary" Residency)Refugee / Asyleeand other classes applicable to certain immigrants
What are the legal requirements for a person to vote?
You must be at least 18 years of age and you must be a legal citizen of the U.S. and a legal citizen of the town you vote in. If you vote in another town the town you are a citizen of must send the town you vote in proof of residency.
Can an immigrant obtain legal residency by marrying a lifer without parole in a US prison?
No. An incarcerated person could not sponsor a foreign national for permanent residency nor citizenship. FYI, marrying a US citizen does not automatically confer permanent resident or citizenship status on a foreign national. Likewise, an illegal immigrant is not eligible for permanent residency regardless of his or her marital status. Unlawfully present individuals are required to voluntarily leave the US and return to their country of origin or face detainment and deportation.
