If I’m an adult and a legal resident in the US who was adopted by a US citizen last year, is there any way she can sponsor me to USA for permanent residency?
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If I’m an adult and a legal resident in the US who was adopted by a US citizen last year, is there any way she can sponsor me to USA for permanent residency?
She feels secure with me and treats me like her son.
Asked on March 19, 2013 under Immigration Law, New York
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Alicia Heflin / Law Offices of Alicia M. Heflin, PLC
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Your question is somewhat confusing. If you are a legal resident, why would you need to be sponsored for residency. The law about when a adopted child may be sponsored is complex and if you were adopted as an adult, you would be ineligible. If you were adopted as a child, then it depends on when and how the adoption was finalized and the manner in which you entered the country. I would recommend consulting with an immigration attorney to discuss the specific details of your case.
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