2006-08-14 23:07:01 · 7 answers · asked by J'sGirl 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Simple parentage of a US citizen does not give you any immigration benefits. In order to live/work in the U.S., you will either need to apply for a workers visa, marry a U.S. citizen, or wait until your child turns 18 at which time he/she can petition for your legal residency in the U.S.
2006-08-15 00:56:32 · answer #1 · answered by juscogens 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You'd have to go through the immigration process. You should start off by seeing a lawyer, because they are current with all of the new immigration laws. My husband is Swedish and came here on a student visa and I met him four years ago. We got married in a court to start the process and we had our ceremony last August. I guess we have a few anniversaries to celebrate altogether. One of them is coming up in a couple of weeks. Anyway, we had to prove that we were financially secure and we really love each other. With all of the papers, we had to include things like cards we gave to each other and pictures of us and anything that could prove we are a real couple and not one of those fakes who does it for money or something like that. It's a long process and they change the rules so often. After a few months, we had to go to an interview, which our lawyer came with us while an immigration officer verified our marriage and love by means of questions, photos, more cards and so on. And we have to turn in another application for a green card since this one was temporary since we weren't married 3 years prior to the time when we filed everything and we have to do another interview so they see that we're still married and love each other. And then he has to fill out another paper the year after that for the American citizenship. And then he'll be interviewed again. And after that, I believe he can take the citizenship test. This process isn't simple, because there have been so many problems with fake couples and because of 9/11 and all. But from my standpoint, of course it was worth every second, every paper filed, every dollar, because we love each other and we both want to stay here and raise our futute kids, even though we'll still travel to Sweden here and there to visit his family and friends there. And of course, lawyers and filing fees can become expensive, but it is well worth it. I would not recommend doing the paperwork on your own. Also, you can have a dual citizenship in some cases depending on the countries.
2006-08-15 06:57:44 · answer #2 · answered by Shannon A 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only if you are here now and when the baby is born then yoiu can abuse the 14th amendment and have yourself an anchorbaby. But if you are in Australia and just happened? to get pregnant by an American then nope they will probably deny you a visa till after the baby is born. They did this to my niece that lives in France she wanted to come here and have her baby but couldn't get the visa because of the term of the pregnancy.
2006-08-15 09:37:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am also a Australia but I don't think you will get in the back door like that, You will have to go thought the right channels like everyone else.
2006-08-15 06:14:04 · answer #4 · answered by MJane21 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a lot of trouble to go thru just to get to the US, no welfare in Australia?
2006-08-15 10:48:41 · answer #5 · answered by kristycordeaux 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you figure the baby is a U.S. citizen in the first place?
2006-08-15 07:37:47 · answer #6 · answered by Hi y´all ! 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, anyone can immigrate to the US, well not anyone, but im sure you can! just apply, and tell your boyfriend to help you
good luck
sorry, dont know much bout immigration!
2006-08-15 06:14:16 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋