Spring, TX asked in Immigration Law for Texas

Q: Hi there, I'm trying to get my son his American Citizenship because I am American but grew up in Canada. Can you help?

I am 48 and a US citizen but moved to Canada at age 4. I moved to Texas in 2019 with my husband (L-1 Visa) and son (L-2 Visa). I have been physically present in the US for 2 years after the age of 14 but I don't have proof as I was driven across the border for summer vacations my whole life and there is no physical proof of my crossing. I can prove that I've been here since August 8, 2019. I'm afraid that if I pay the $1170 to apply for my son's Certificate of Citizenship, he will be denied and I will be out the money. I've tried applying to the Freedom of Information Act to gain access to my crossing records but have been told that none exist. Can you help?

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Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Milwaukee, WI

A: More information is needed. When did you become a U.S. citizen? At birth? How old is your son, now? When, if ever, did your son turn 18 years of age? Did you ever petition your son for lawful permanent resident status? Can you still petition your son for lawful permanent resident status? Are you still married to your husband? Does your husband approve of you filing a petition to allow your son to become a lawful permanent resident status, if eligible?

Your son has not derived citizenship unless you have proof that he qualifies based upon Federal law. The fact that he was admitted as an L-2 suggests otherwise. There may be other options. As a result, I strongly recommend an appointment or teleconference with a competent and experienced immigration and visa attorney before there are any other complications.

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