When a child is brought over from Mexico by their parents, how do they become citizens when they become adults?
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When a child is brought over from Mexico by their parents, how do they become citizens when they become adults?
My daughters boyfriend was brought to arizona by his parents when he was 2. His parents applied for their papers 12 years ago.He is now 20 years old and still hasn’t gotton his citizenship. I want to know what needs to be done to help him get his papers so he can work and/or go to school?
Asked on June 28, 2012 under Immigration Law, Arizona
Answers:
Harun Kazmi / Kazmi and Sakata Attorneys at Law
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Hello. If he is part of their applications and marries your daughter, he may qualify for a green card under Section 245i. In addition, the new Deferred Action policy issued by Obama may also qualify him for a work permit. I would need more information on his parents' applications to access his exact situation.
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