If one were taken to the US illegally at the age of 2 and then later returned at age 15 due to family matters, can they still obtain citizenship?
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If one were taken to the US illegally at the age of 2 and then later returned at age 15 due to family matters, can they still obtain citizenship?
Asked on April 12, 2012 under Immigration Law, Georgia
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SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes, if the person did not spend any unlawful presence time in the US past the age of 18, then if there is a basis for a petition for an immigrant visa on behalf of that person, he/she will be eligible to obtain a visa, enter the US and get permanent resident status and, eventually, US citizenship.
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