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I am an American citizen
I was born in Australia. My father registered my birth in America as he is American.
I had two American passports. One as a child and one as a teen.
I have lived in Australia most of my life except three years as a teen in America.
I am here on an esta but getting my American passport now. Can I stay? I wish to
marry my fianc and stay in USA.
Asked on December 17, 2018 under Immigration Law, Texas
Answers:
SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
if you get your US passport, then of course you c an stay. if you do not get a passport or cannot for some reason, you can still stay if you marry your fiance and then have your fiance p etition you for a spouse visa on the basis of valid marriage, assuming your fiance is a US citizen.
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