If I was bought into America illegally when I was only 3 months old, can I apply for citizenship?
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If I was bought into America illegally when I was only 3 months old, can I apply for citizenship?
I really want to go to college but can’t because I have no SSN obviously because I am a illegal immigrant. I will soon be applying for the deferred action which will allow me to work.
Asked on August 13, 2012 under Immigration Law, New York
Answers:
Harun Kazmi / Kazmi and Sakata Attorneys at Law
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You may qualify for DACA, but not citizenship. There are specfic requirements for DACA. Please see the following links for information from our website.
http://www.ksvisalaw.com/Immigration-Law-Blog/2012/August/USCIS-Director-Mayorkas-teleconference-on-Deferr.aspx
Gene Meltser, Esq. / BIRG & MELTSER
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately other than DA, there is no way for you to get SS number or a work authorization at this time. Since you entered without inspection, no adjustment is possible under current law. Please feel free to write to me directly at [email protected]
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