Can i apply for citizenship ? i am on student visa right now
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Can i apply for citizenship ? i am on student visa right now
I have an uncle who is citizen here, now i am interested to apply for citizenship
as well. please help. thanks
Asked on October 3, 2017 under Immigration Law, Michigan
Answers:
SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You cannot file for citizenship or even a green card for that matter only on the basis of having a US citizen uncle. You need to be sponsored by a family member such as parent, child, spouse or sibling or through employment-based process on the basis of a valid job offer.
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