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Asked 3/16/2011

Legal stay in the US as a guardian

I am a single mother of two kids under 5 years old, who are both US citizens. I myself is on non-immigration visa. May I stay in the US legally as a guardian in the case that I couldn't continue my stay as a non-immigrant?

 
 
 
 
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Answer 1/8 - Submitted 3/16/2011

Having US citizen children doesn't change your status. Your kids won't be able to petition for you until they are 21 years old.

 
 

Answer 2/8 - Submitted 3/16/2011

IMHO is correct, however you have been in the states five years at least is there a reason as to why you have not applied to become a citizen? This is a option that you have.You can go online to U.S. Immigration and fill out the form N-400 U.S Citizenship Application.

 
 

Answer 3/8 - Submitted 3/17/2011

Thanks to IMHO and tomturkey. I have been on a student visa and haven't started the green card application yet. In case I couldn't continue to be on a student visa or a working visa, can I stay in the US legally for the reason that I am the legal guardian of US citizen children?

 
 

Answer 4/8 - Submitted 3/17/2011

Thank you Mickycardo! Yoy can fill out an application for citizenship , however you cannot stay in the US because you are the legal guardian of your children. I wish that were possible for you.

 
 

Answer 5/8 - Submitted 3/17/2011

Thank you very much, tomturkey. I hope I can extend the stay by getting another non-immigrant visa. Meanwhile, I will try to apply for green card. Thank you again. By the way, may I apply for citizenship using the reason of being a guardian?

 
 

Answer 6/8 - Submitted 3/17/2011

You do not need to apply for citizenship by stating your the guardian of your children, anyone can apply for citizenship. Again thank you, I am sure everything is going to work out for you.

 
 

Answer 7/8 - Submitted 3/17/2011

Thanks a lot, tomturkey.

 
 

Answer 8/8 - Submitted 3/17/2011

Your welcome and if ever you need additional information let me know, thanks!

 
 
 
 
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