strange situation
Feb 6th 2004, 8:09 pm
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strange situation
a friend of mine immigrated to the USA as an infant (his parents got green cards but he never did). now he's 28 years old and has only a British passport (even though he hasn't even been to the UK since he left at age 2.) obviously he's weary of making inquiries b/c he doesn't want to move back to the UK but he would like a way to become a US citizen. has anyone ever heard of anything like this or know legally where someone in this situation stands?
thanks!
thanks!
Feb 6th 2004, 8:11 pm
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Re: strange situation
Originally posted by angharad
a friend of mine immigrated to the USA as an infant (his parents got green cards but he never did). now he's 28 years old and has only a British passport (even though he hasn't even been to the UK since he left at age 2.) obviously he's weary of making inquiries b/c he doesn't want to move back to the UK but he would like a way to become a US citizen. has anyone ever heard of anything like this or know legally where someone in this situation stands?
thanks!
a friend of mine immigrated to the USA as an infant (his parents got green cards but he never did). now he's 28 years old and has only a British passport (even though he hasn't even been to the UK since he left at age 2.) obviously he's weary of making inquiries b/c he doesn't want to move back to the UK but he would like a way to become a US citizen. has anyone ever heard of anything like this or know legally where someone in this situation stands?
thanks!
Feb 6th 2004, 8:38 pm
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Re: strange situation
Originally posted by angharad
a friend of mine immigrated to the USA as an infant (his parents got green cards but he never did). now he's 28 years old and has only a British passport (even though he hasn't even been to the UK since he left at age 2.) obviously he's weary of making inquiries b/c he doesn't want to move back to the UK but he would like a way to become a US citizen. has anyone ever heard of anything like this or know legally where someone in this situation stands?
thanks!
a friend of mine immigrated to the USA as an infant (his parents got green cards but he never did). now he's 28 years old and has only a British passport (even though he hasn't even been to the UK since he left at age 2.) obviously he's weary of making inquiries b/c he doesn't want to move back to the UK but he would like a way to become a US citizen. has anyone ever heard of anything like this or know legally where someone in this situation stands?
thanks!
I suggest he sees an immigration lawyer, they will tell him what he has to do, we cannot help. If he sees an immigration lawyer he will tell him the best thing to do.
The next best thing would be to marry an american and apply for everything that way! He is 28, its about time he settled down anyway, its not like he has a job, or has a car as he can't have any credit.
Patrick
Feb 6th 2004, 8:38 pm
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Re: strange situation
Originally posted by manc1976
how does he earn a living then?
how does he earn a living then?
Feb 6th 2004, 8:40 pm
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Re: strange situation
The next best thing would be to marry an american and apply for everything that way! He is 28, its about time he settled down anyway, its not like he has a job, or has a car as he can't have any credit.
Feb 6th 2004, 8:42 pm
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Re: strange situation
Originally posted by angharad
he does casual work here and there to get by
he does casual work here and there to get by
Patrick
Feb 6th 2004, 8:44 pm
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Re: strange situation
Originally posted by Patrick
How have his parents remained here 26 years and he not got a gc? He need residency to get a SSN, to get work etc, etc, etc.
I suggest he sees an immigration lawyer, they will tell him what he has to do, we cannot help. If he sees an immigration lawyer he will tell him the best thing to do.
The next best thing would be to marry an american and apply for everything that way! He is 28, its about time he settled down anyway, its not like he has a job, or has a car as he can't have any credit.
Patrick
How have his parents remained here 26 years and he not got a gc? He need residency to get a SSN, to get work etc, etc, etc.
I suggest he sees an immigration lawyer, they will tell him what he has to do, we cannot help. If he sees an immigration lawyer he will tell him the best thing to do.
The next best thing would be to marry an american and apply for everything that way! He is 28, its about time he settled down anyway, its not like he has a job, or has a car as he can't have any credit.
Patrick
Feb 6th 2004, 10:32 pm
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Re: strange situation
Originally posted by angharad
His parents never applied for one on his behalf and when he got older he realized it was too late. I've been telling him for years to see a lawyer but he's terrified of being deported. The only reason he told me about his situation is b/c he thought I might be able encounter someone whose been in a similar situation as I am currently going through the Green Card process myself.
His parents never applied for one on his behalf and when he got older he realized it was too late. I've been telling him for years to see a lawyer but he's terrified of being deported. The only reason he told me about his situation is b/c he thought I might be able encounter someone whose been in a similar situation as I am currently going through the Green Card process myself.
tell him to get a lawyer
Patrick
Feb 7th 2004, 5:22 am
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Re: strange situation
Originally posted by angharad
a friend of mine immigrated to the USA as an infant (his parents got green cards but he never did). now he's 28 years old and has only a British passport (even though he hasn't even been to the UK since he left at age 2.) obviously he's weary of making inquiries b/c he doesn't want to move back to the UK but he would like a way to become a US citizen. has anyone ever heard of anything like this or know legally where someone in this situation stands?
thanks!
a friend of mine immigrated to the USA as an infant (his parents got green cards but he never did). now he's 28 years old and has only a British passport (even though he hasn't even been to the UK since he left at age 2.) obviously he's weary of making inquiries b/c he doesn't want to move back to the UK but he would like a way to become a US citizen. has anyone ever heard of anything like this or know legally where someone in this situation stands?
thanks!
Feb 7th 2004, 7:52 pm
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Re: strange situation
Originally posted by JulianB
Workshy git deserves all he gets.
Workshy git deserves all he gets.
:lecture: Why did his parents not do their affirmative duty by their child before he turned into an adult?
Boggles the mind ... :scared: "What were they thinking?"
Feb 7th 2004, 8:17 pm
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Re: strange situation
Originally posted by Patent Attorney
Including USC!
:lecture: Why did his parents not do their affirmative duty by their child before he turned into an adult?
Boggles the mind ... :scared: "What were they thinking?"
Including USC!
:lecture: Why did his parents not do their affirmative duty by their child before he turned into an adult?
Boggles the mind ... :scared: "What were they thinking?"
Feb 8th 2004, 12:59 am
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Why wouldn't his parents obtain a green card for him also? We did for our daughter when she was 10. She is still a British citizen, but retains the right to work in the USA. What were they thinking then?
