If my sister-in-law lives in Cuba where she was born and became a Spanish citizenship by naturalization while she was living there, if she comes to the US can she file for permanent residency?
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If my sister-in-law lives in Cuba where she was born and became a Spanish citizenship by naturalization while she was living there, if she comes to the US can she file for permanent residency?
Asked on September 27, 2015 under Immigration Law, Texas
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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
On what basis would she be applying for permanent residence in the US? There is no basis for just wanting to do that. It has to be on the basis of an approved petition filed either by a qualifying family relative or an employer on the basis of a valid job offer.
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