QUESTION
Do I need to file for for adjustment of status?
Asked on May 02nd, 2011 on Immigration - California
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I came to the USA with tourist visa and my children came with me. We have been here for 5 years and I just obtained my citizenship. Will my children automatically become citizens or do I stll need to file for adjustment of status?
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Immigration Law Attorney serving Costa Mesa, CA
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Law Offices of Louis M. Piscopo, APLC
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If children are not legal permanent residents yet, then your becoming a citizen does not result in them becoming US Citizens. The have to be legal permanent residents, under the age of 18 and residing with you when you become a citizen for them to automatically become US Citizens.
Answered on May 04th, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Immigration and Naturalization Attorney serving San Francisco, CA
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If you are a US citizen, you then file for your kids who are under 18 to become green card holders. When they obtain the green card and are under 18, they automatically skip to being US citizens. So you do have one step to make for them.
Answered on May 04th, 2011 at 9:34 AM
Immigration Attorney serving Torrance, CA
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Marie Michaud, Attorney At Law
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If the children are under age 21, file a combined petition and adjustment of status. If the children obtain their green card before age 18, they will automatically become American citizen.
Answered on May 03rd, 2011 at 12:29 PM
Immigration and Naturalization Attorney serving San Diego, CA
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Feldman Feldman & Associates, PC
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I would need more details to determine if they would be entitled to automatic citizenship through you. Depends on their ages, did they become permanent residents, basis of your citizenship, their custody arrangement, etc. I would be happy to help you work through this if you want to call to schedule a consult to go over their cases.
Answered on May 03rd, 2011 at 12:16 PM