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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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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.


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!!


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.


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.

Related Questions

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.


What is naturalization. what are the Examples of naturalization?

Naturalization is the process by which a foreign citizen becomes a citizen of a country where they were not born. Examples of naturalization include an immigrant becoming a citizen of the United States after meeting certain residency and eligibility requirements, or a person born in one country acquiring citizenship in another country through marriage.


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.


How can I contact immigration to report an illegal immigrant?

To report an illegal immigrant, you can contact the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through their hotline at 1-866-DHS-2-ICE or by submitting a tip online on their website. It is important to provide specific and accurate information when reporting someone.


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 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 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.