QUESTION
If An Illegal Immigrant Gave Birth To Children While They Are On U.S. Soil, Then Does That Make THem Illegal or U.S. Citizen?
Asked on Jun 08th, 2016 on Immigration - Florida
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One of my characters in my book is an illegal immigrant who brought his two daughters and himself to U.S. to make a better life. He ends up marrying and having three sons born right here on United States soil. Are those sons U.S. Citizen by the 14th Amendment or are they still considered illegal?
1 ANSWER
Except in limited circumstances a child born on United States soil is a United States citizen. The child's parents' immigration has no bearing on his/her citizenship. Based upon the information provided, the sons would be citizens. You can read more about citizenship at http://myattorneyusa.com/the-citizenship-clause-and-jus-soli-citizenship-citizenship-by-birth-in-the-united-states.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2016 at 2:05 PM