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Daughters possible US citizenship application ?
Myself (Canadian Citizen),my wife (US Citizen)and my daughter (Canadian Citizen) were born, continued to live, and currently live in Canada. My wife received her US citizenship in 1999 through her mother who is a US Citizen. My wifes mother had fulfilled the necessary residency requirements. My daughter is 19 years of age.. can she apply for citizenship based on her grandmothers citizenship and residency compliance..my daughters mother although a US Citizen has not lived in the US.
User's Location:
Canada
Category:
Naturalization
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If your wife acquired U.S. citizenship based on birth abroad to one U.S. citizen parent, her U.S. citizenship staus could be transmitted to your daughter, but only if she physically resided in the U.S. for 5 years prior to your daughter's birth, incuding 2 after the age of 14.
If your wife has never lived in the U.S., I do not see any way for your daughter to have acquired U.S. citizenship by birth abroad to her U.S. citizen mother. I also do not see any other way to obtain citizenship through her grandmother.
Your wife can sponsor both you and your daughter for U.S. permanent resident status if you wish to move and establish residence in the U.S.
Regards,
Andrew M. Wilson, Esq.
awilson@srwlawyers.com |
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Andrew M. Wilson
Immigration Lawyer
Serotte Reich Wilson, LLP
(716) 854-7525
www.srwlawyers.com
Disclaimer: This information is general in nature and is not intended, nor should it be construed, as legal advice. This post does not create any attorney-client relationship between us. For specific advice about your particular situation, consult an attorney.
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