i moved to the united states in 1993-2002 new york city
i lived there for 9 years does that make me an american citizen?
2006-12-10 01:56:07 · 10 answers · asked by garnes d 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
nope, im really sry but thats how it is. Youll need to apply for that. I would consider you an american though.
2006-12-10 01:58:11 · answer #1 · answered by sikla_of_dragga 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Are you living in the US now? Or were you only there for those 9 years?
If you were in the US under a permanent (resident) visa, and you did not apply for citizenship, no, you are not a US citizen.
If you were not in the US under a visa (for example, you were there illegally), and you did not apply for citizenship, no, you are not a US citizen.
The main requirement for citizenship is that some member of the government has told you that you are a citizen. This can be accomplished by taking the citizenship test, or by applying for a certificate of citizenship. If you have not done either of these things, no, you are not a US citizen.
For more information on how to become a US citizen, please visit the US immigration website:
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=96719c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=96719c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
2006-12-10 10:13:51 · answer #2 · answered by newinfiniteabyss 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you should have applied long ago but it is not too late.Children under 18yrs become American citizens without having to stay in the US for 3 or 5yrs like adults.I came to the US when i was 20yrs so i will apply for citizenship in 5yrs time because i was already an adult before i came here.Spouses of US citizens have 3yrs stay to become citizens.you don't have to go through these.Apply immediately before you turn 18yrs or the 5yrs rule will apply to you.If you are not here now then I'm sorry you can't apply.
2006-12-10 14:02:36 · answer #3 · answered by Phy A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must apply for citizenship to be an American citizen. The I.N.S. will have all the information and forms you need.
2006-12-10 10:09:28 · answer #4 · answered by ikeman32 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, NO, you need to keep looking for a different venue, Good luck
2006-12-10 13:16:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it means that you most likely had some kind of visa, but you have to apply for any kind of visa or residency.
2006-12-10 14:15:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To start off I wish to welcome you to our country. To become a citizen you have to take a test.
2006-12-10 10:03:48 · answer #7 · answered by Thanks for the Yahoo Jacket 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen see if this helps! i really hope that you are a citizen since you have been her for almost 10 yrs
2006-12-10 10:00:04 · answer #8 · answered by stinkybum 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
no. call immigrations or find a lawyer that handles immigration cases.
2006-12-10 10:52:16 · answer #9 · answered by loretta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you have to apply.
2006-12-10 16:43:04 · answer #10 · answered by Lindz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋