Q: Can I still be a US citizen after my mom passed away?
So in 2013 my mom, brother and myself have landed in the United states as permanent residents (green card holders) my step dad who’s married to my mom is the petitioner and yes he is alive. Now my question is can my brother and I still file for an N400 to be US citizens?
A:
Yes, unless you have some other issue and want to avoid deportation proceedings.
Naturalization can take place after 5 years of lawful permanent resident status. Just make sure that you removed the condition on your resident status, if any.
I strongly recommend an appointment or teleconference with a competent and experienced immigration attorney to avoid possible complications and confusion.
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