If someone married a serviceman 60 years ago, moved to the US and had a child but never applied for citizenship, would they automatically be a citizen?
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If someone married a serviceman 60 years ago, moved to the US and had a child but never applied for citizenship, would they automatically be a citizen?
Asked on August 29, 2012 under Immigration Law, Ohio
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SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
No, there is no automatic citizenship just because you got married to a US citizen, regardless of how long ago that was. You would have had to be petitioned for permanent residence by your husband on the basis of married. Your child, if born in the US, would be a US citizen. If you are no longer married or if your spouse is no longer alive, your child can petition you for permanent residence.
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