How To Win Your Family Immigration Claim
Have you recently become a U.S. Citizen and want to know how to win your family immigration claim? Read our article, then give us a call today!
Status and Requirements for DAPA
- Deferred Action for Parents of Adult Citizens or Green Card holders.
- Any citizen or Green Card hold that has been a US resident for the last 5 years with no serious criminal history is eligible for DAPA.
- You can obtain a social security card and a driver’s license once approved.
- DAPA is not a Green Card or Citizenship, it is only a 3 year work permit.
Can I Sponsor a Family Member if I Just Became a Citizen?
As a New Jersey Immigration Attorney, I am asked by a client who recently became a citizen, when they can start to sponsor their family.
- You have the eligibility to sponsor a spouse, children, adult children, and even siblings.
- Spouses and minor children can take up to six months, while married children cases can take up to seven years, and sibling sponsorships can take up to ten years.
I-601A Approval and it’s Time Frame
- You must have an I-130 Immigrant Visa Petition approved.
- You may only need to leave the U.S. for a period of 2-4 weeks.
Proving Your Children are Citizens
As a New Jersey Immigration Attorney, I am often asked what can be done to prove that any children of an immigrant who was recently appointed U.S. Citizenship are also citizens.
- You will need the N-600 form to apply for a certificate of citizenship.
- You will need to supply a copy of your naturalization document and that the child is biological yours or adopted.
- Stepchildren are not eligible to acquire citizenship.
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